Surdell and Partners, an Omaha-based advertising and marketing agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Herrman as president.  Herrman has 28 years of experience in marketing and advertising and most recently served as Senior Vice President at Barkley in Kansas City, MO.  He directed brand strategy and led relationships with clients including Big Lots, Tractor Supply Company, Casey’s General Stores, Helzberg Diamonds, Build-A-Bear Workshops and Big O Tires and Service. Herrman’s previous experience includes brand management with Hallmark Cards, Best Western Hotels, Citibank, Western Auto, Sears, NASCAR, PGA Tour, Microsoft and Coca-Cola. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing from Fort Hays State University and earned professional certifications from The Burke Institute of Applied Marketing Research in Cincinnati and The Media School of San Diego.

For more than 40 years, Surdell and Partners has provided advertising and marketing solutions for global brands and retailers including EZCORP, Cabela’s, Kohls, ShopKo, Gottschalks and Kmart. As a multi-channel agency, Surdell and Partners provides a full range of services including brand strategy, creative development, production, interactive and media planning. Learn more about Surdell and Partners by visiting www.surdellpartners.com.