ATLANTA – Nov. 17, 2004 – William A. Grist Jr. has joined Atlanta-based energy research and publishing firm Chartwell Inc. as director of sales and marketing. Bill comes to Chartwell with more than 12 years of experience in tangible and intangible products and services sales.
Prior to joining Chartwell, Bill was investment vice president for Robert W. Baird & Co. He was previously an investment vice president at J.C. Bradford & Co., a Paine Webber subsidiary, where he was ranked in the top 35% of 800 brokers. At Chartwell, Bill's responsibilities will include relationship management, new membership sales and overseeing the marketing strategy surrounding Chartwell's information delivery.
“We are very thrilled to have Bill join the team,” says Philip I. Dunklin, Chartwell president. “It's an exciting time for Chartwell as we work to enhance our industry information products and create new networking opportunities for Chartwell's Premier Member organizations. Bill will help further that strategy, as well as work to build upon our growing base of member utilities.”
Bill earned a degree in finance with a minor in economics from Georgia State University. An Atlanta native, he is a member of the Civitan Club and active with Habitat for Humanity. He lives in the Sandy Springs area with his daughter.
To contact Bill for more information on Chartwell, call (404) 237-9099 or e-mail him at bgrist@chartwellinc.com