Joel Carrier has more than 20 years of professional journalism, public relations and communications experience, with a recent emphasis on media relations, marketing communications, strategic planning, copywriting and feature writing.

He began his public relations career as an account executive at one of the Midwest’s largest privately held public relations agencies. Joel provided communications support to clients in a broad range of industries, including retail, fashion, personal healthcare, office furniture, professional services and others. His work has helped clients launch new products, gain local and national media exposure, develop award-winning advertising campaigns and better define their corporate brands. He has continued these successes as an independent communications consultant, working with clients such as Alticor, Quixtar, the National Easter Seals Society and others.

Joel’s media career includes several years in the promotions department for WXMI-17, the FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids, where he added to his communications portfolio with voiceover work and communication relations. He has also written for publications ranging from The Flint Journal and The Grand Rapids Press to Women’s Day, and maintains an active freelance career today.

A native of Iowa, Joel holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and communications from Florida State University, as well as a certificate in urban and regional planning. He now makes his home in Grand Rapids.