Barry is the creative force behind Merten Design Group (MDG), a full-service marketing communications firm. Since 1986, Barry has served as president of MDG, developing creative solutions to meet business challenges for small, medium and large companies, including Fortune 500 companies. Barry’s business background, combined with his creative vision, make him an ideal partner for companies looking to take product to market, enhance their brand value through design communications, or to grow exponentially through creative marketing solutions. His firm possesses over 25 years’ experience in creative design, marketing, strategy, implementation as well as comprehensive branding initiatives.

Barry has been recognized for his talents with countless regional and national awards, including: Art Directors Club of Denver, Denver Advertising Federation, International Association of Business Communicators and the Los Angeles Art Directors Club. His work has been featured in numerous important publications including; Print, How, Communication Arts, Graphis, and American Corporate Identity, and is included in the CSU International Poster Collection. Barry is an active member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Art Directors Club of Denver, The Packaging Club of America and (the most important) “Spend Valuable Time with your Family” Club. In addition to his time guest lecturing at local colleges, Barry advises young creative artists on business strategies.