Principals
Karen Henry
Principal
Karen is a PR visionary. She takes a comprehensive approach to public relations overseeing The PR Boutique’s luxury brand development and event creation to fulfill client goals and objectives. She brings a wealth of experience in the entertainment, hospitality and fashion.
Henry started her career with a Texas-based agency whose clients were former NFL greats, Houston Oiler quarterback Dan Pastorini and Detroit Lion turned actor Alex Karras. She then relocated to Los Angeles where she delved into the entertainment industry, handling public relations for clients such as Donna Summer, Chicago, Helen Reddy, Sylvester Stallone and Ray Sharkey. Later Henry founded Blanton & Henry Public Relations, developing PR campaigns for such prestigious hotels as the Little Nell in Aspen, the Ojai Valley Inn in California and the Scottsdale Princess in Arizona. She was also public relations manager for renowned writer and lecturer, John Bradshaw.
Henry serves on the University of Texas College of Fine Arts Advisory Council and the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Board of Directors. She has affiliations with Greater Houston Partnership, Greater Houston Conventions and Visitors Bureau, Houston Country Club, The Stehlin Foundation, and American Heart Association. Henry attended the University of Texas at Austin majoring in communications, holding her bachelor’s degree in theatre from Lamar University.
Gretchen Ferguson
Principal
With the individual client as a top priority, Gretchen spearheads The PR Boutique’s media relations campaigns on a local, regional and national level while managing the daily orchestration of all communication efforts. She has a profound knowledge in marketing consumer brands and developing community partnerships.
Prior to forming The PR Boutique, Ferguson worked in New York City at international public relations firm MWW Group overseeing national media and investor relations for consumer accounts such as PetSmart and PetSmart.com. Early in her career, she led business-to-business and consumer accounts that included Whole Foods Market and Travelocity.com for a Texas-based independent public relations firm. Ferguson also was Director of Public Relations for Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership and worked closely with the public and private sector to promote urban green spaces along Houston’s main waterway.
Ferguson serves on the PetSet and Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation board of directors. She is honorary chairman of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership young professionals group, Bayou Buddies and is on the SPCA capital campaign committee. Ferguson is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a public relations specialization from the University of Texas at Austin.
Charlie Ferguson
Creative Director
Charlie has the vision of an artist and the sharp intellect of a business consultant. As Creative Director, he ensures that the visual representation and web presence of our clients enhance their brand and serve as a catalyst for customer acquisition.
Prior to joining the PR Boutique, Charlie co-founded PortugueseLive, an online Portuguese tutoring company. He was also Director of Marketing for Tricad, Inc., an engineering services firm. Shortly after graduating from college, Charlie served as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years in Nicaragua where he taught entrepreneurship and consulted small businesses.
Charlie holds an MBA in entrepreneurship from the Acton School of Business as well as a BBA in International Business and a BA in Hispanic Studies from The University of Texas. Having lived and worked for over five years in Latin America, including Brazil, Nicaragua and Argentina, he speaks fluent Portuguese and Spanish. Charlie is also a gallery represented fine art photographer. He has held solo exhibits with four collections, and his work has been shown in publications from Mexico to France.
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