 McMURRY/TMG has named David Barron Chief Financial Officer and newest member of the company's management committee. The 18-year industry veteran adds years of experience to the team of talent running the largest independent content marketing agency in the U.S.<br /><br />Barron was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Publicis Kaplan Thaler, where he directed all finance, accounting and operations of the 700-employee, full-service advertising agency. At McMURRY/TMG, Barron will focus on growing the newly merged and growing content marketing firm, solidifying its financial operations and managing the company's financial teams.<br /><br />"Barron's experience managing a company's finances through large mergers was extremely attractive to us," says McMURRY/TMG CEO Matt Petersen. "As we begin to create new proprietary services and products, expand our clientele and grow our business both organically and through acquisitions, it's integral that we have someone with Barron's insights and innovative spirit managing the financial foundations of these growth initiatives."<br /><br />"I am especially excited to join McMURRY/TMG at this critical time in its path toward continued success. It's been nearly one year since the merger, and the company has already achieved tremendous milestones. I look forward to collaborating with McMURRY/TMG's extremely talented management team as we forge ahead on this course as the undisputed leader in content marketing," says Barron.<br /><br />Prior to Publicis, Barron held positions with TBWA Worldwide, Time Warner, C2 Media and Arthur Andersen LLP.<br /><br />About McMURRY/TMG<br /><br />McMURRY/TMG (McMURRYTMG.com) is a leading content marketing agency in the U.S., dedicated to delivering strategic, transformative brand experiences that engage customers and drive measurable results. Its 280 staff members are located in four offices in New York, Arizona and Washington, D.C., and they work together to help clients extend brands, boost engagement, build communities and deliver revenue through powerful, meaningful content. Clients include industry leaders such as WebMD, Amtrak, CBS Television, The Ritz-Carlton, CDW, Reed Exhibitions, 21st Century Insurance, Verizon, HP and Baylor Health Care System.<br /><br />McMURRY/TMG<br />Katie Haney, 602-395-5850<br />katie.haney@McMURRYTMG.com 