CEO
Walrus
Frances is CEO of Walrus, an advertising agency she co-founded in 2005. The New York City-based, award-winning independent firm has helped drive business for some of the best, most innovative companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Grubhub, Breeze Airways, and Lowes Foods.
A graduate of the University of the South (Sewanee), Frances serves on the University’s Board of Regents. She also serves on the Historic Charleston Foundation Board, a nationally renowned preservation organization dedicated to advocacy and preservation. She is a regular speaker at industry conferences, including SXSW, Advertising Week, and Ad Age Small Agency Conference. Frances has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Adweek, and Ad Age.
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