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Our approach begins with a multi-disciplined team of professionals, highly experienced not only in advertising and marketing, but also in finance, land planning, architecture, interior design, environmental issues and real estate sales.



  • Doug Warner - President
    Greg Harbeck - Executive Vice President
    Deanna DeShaw - Vice President Account Manager
    Pat Janik - Director of Interactive Solutions
    Susan Rober - Corporate Comptroller
    Beth Blase - Creative Director
    Carl LaBorde - Internet Specialist
    Mardee Goff - Account Executive
    Anna Kobey - Account Executive
    Stephanie Howse - Copywriter


  • In 1971, Douglas Warner formed 1000 Graphics with two graphic artists to provide renderings, illustrations, signs, displays and brochures to Southeast Michigan homebuilders. In 1990, the company evolved into Communication Associates to reflect the agency’s expanded business lines and growth.

    As many of Communication Associates’ long-standing midwestern clients broadened their horizons to other regions, Communication Associates continues to deploy more of the agency’s resources to those markets. Now with operations in Michigan, Colorado and Florida, the agency billings in the west and southeast regions of the country are steadily growing with Arizona, Texas and the Carolinas also showing potential for additional offices.     		Although the agency’s core business is the real estate sector, Communication Associates’ client base is widely diversified to include financial services, risk management, healthcare, legal services, education, retail, and the hospitality industries.


  • Greg Harbeck utilizes his finely tuned architectural skills and keen sense of design to provide architectural illustration and graphic design services to meet a wide variety of client needs. His expertise in computerized design technology positions him as a leader in overseeing the production of cutting-edge marketing tools including digital illustrations, renderings, animation, virtual reality and photo enhancement.

    In addition, Greg serves as an executive project manager, designing and executing on-site marketing systems including sales centers, displays, sign programs and site furnishings.     		Greg is also Communication Associates’ IT director, managing the equipment and software for the agency’s advanced network and accounting support systems. He is a graduate of Lawrence Technological University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture.



  • Chris Phillips brings invaluable sales perspective and corporate marketing acumen to Communication Associates – having guided marketing efforts in the hospitality, resort and residential housing industries before embarking on more than a decade of success as a top-producing Colorado real estate professional.

    It’s this rare combination of expertise that enables Chris to quickly identify the challenges and opportunities of each project– and make confident, experienced recommendations that produce measurable results.

    A Michigan native with significant market familiarity of Colorado’s mountain towns and Front Range, Chris integrates her corporate and real estate backgrounds to flawlessly implement a diverse range of marketing strategies for the clients of Communication Associates.     		A graduate of the University of Michigan, Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with an emphasis in integrated marketing, advertising and public relations.



  • In 1990, Pat Janik brought to Communication Associates her strong background in print design and production gained from working with clients such as General Motors, Adcraft Club of Detroit and Providence Hospital. Her sophisticated style and meticulous attention to detail led to the agency’s numerous national awards for annual reports she created for clients like Franklin Bank (FSVB) and Sun Communities (SUI).

    Early on Pat recognized the shift from traditional media to the web as a key information source. As such, she single-handedly developed the interactive department for the agency. Today, thanks to Pat’s farsightedness, Communication Associates currently handles Web site design and production, interactive ads, Email design, site optimization and other leading-edge technologies.     		She also continues to lead many traditional print projects and is responsible for mentoring the agency’s other web designers.


  • Susan Rober insures that everything runs like clockwork at Communication Associates.

    As Corporate Comptroller, she oversees all administrative functions including accounting, budgeting, operations, time management, human resources and client reports. With more than three decades of overseeing agency operations, Sue’s capabilities include her developed ability to carefully nurture the creative team to produce measurable results for clients, on time and within budget.     		Sue’s management style is embraced by clients who appreciate her confidential approach and the integrity with which she performs her duties.


  • Beth Blase is the award-winning creative director at Communication Associates. Her work has won dozens of local, regional and national accolades from various Builder Associations and Sales Marketing Councils for her compelling print ads, direct mail pieces, corporate identity pieces, incentive programs, and special event marketing.

    Beth graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on graphic design. She also completed advanced coursework at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Prior to joining Communication Associates she focused on the automotive industry with projects for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Volvo and BMW.     		Today Beth is often credited by many of the agency’s leading clients as being responsible for giving their work the look and feel of a campaign designed by a major national agency.



  • After completing studies at Mott Community College, Carl LaBorde has worked on a variety of web-oriented projects for clients such as Greenfield Village, Detroit Zoological Institute, Kresge Foundation, Taubman Centers, Delta Faucets, and several automotive companies including Cadillac and Jeep.

    His skills incorporate Database Administration, HTML Programming, E-commerce, Flash Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator.     		Working in conjunction with Pat Janik, Carl provides a full-range of web-based solutions for the agency’s real estate clients to keep them connected to potential home buyers, brokers and tenants.


  • As a marketing communications professional for over 15 years, Darren Krolewski honed his expertise in senior creative and corporate marketing positions in the telecommunications and manufactured housing industries – as well as with several Metro-Detroit advertising and PR agencies.

    With a considerable background in Internet marketing, search engine optimization and social media, Darren continues to stay abreast of emerging trends – adapting the latest evolutions in digital marketing into effective, results-driven strategies for the clients of Communication Associates. An accomplished writer and graphic designer, Darren is a contributor to the strategic and creative implementation of both the agency’s online and traditional media.     		Darren received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication from Rochester College, and is currently an advisory board member to the graphic and communication arts programs of Macomb Community College.



  • Anna Kobey coordinates account services from Communication Associates’ Colorado office and is focused on maximizing the company’s image in the Front Range. Creative, edgy and diligent, she brings great energy and focus to every project—closely working with Etkin Johnson Group, C&A Companies, New Home Store and Elk Trail at the Ridge she also actively seeks out new business opportunities. A Denver native, she brings a unique and valuable insight to each assignment. Anna is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where she studied marketing while majoring in economics and political science. Her hard work and enthusiasm has been key in maintaining client relationships including Corum Real Estate Group, Environmental Designs, Monroe Pointe and Highlands at Stonegate.