Make All Of Your Advertising Dollars Count
Holmes Garci Advertising is a full service media, planning, buying and advertising agency based in Wichita, Kansas. We offer over 60 years of experience in planning and buying multi-media advertising campaigns, promotion development and creative production assistance. HGA is recognized as one of the top local media buying advertising agencies in Kansas. We are highly service oriented, have tremendous buying power, and move efficiently to meet deadlines while stretching clients’ advertising budgets to gain outstanding media exposure.
Our Team

Drew Holmes | Head Honcho Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ & Grand Lake, Oklahoma until I moved to Wichita to attend Friends University. I graduated with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. Now with over 25 years experience in the advertising world, I started at the young age of 19 working for Multimedia Cablevision (now Cox Communications). I said the heck with Corporate America and went to work with Marino Garci at Garci Advertising in 2004. I purchased Garci Advertising in 2014 and then HGA, Inc was born. Married to my best friend Amy and we have two daughters, Taylor and Sydney and two playful shaggy dogs Ari Gold (Labradoodle) and Jax (Goldendoodle). My hobbies besides work, work, work are everything Jayhawk Basketball (Rock Chalk!) and traveling the U.S coaching my daughters basketball team! If I wasn’t in advertising I’d be coaching basketball and flipping houses.

Heather Bailey | Agency Director I’m a small town girl from Western Kansas and received my bachelors degree from Fort Hays State University. I have over 20 years of experience in advertising/marketing and joined Garci Advertising (HGA) in 2009. Over the years I've learned a lot of different responsibilities and get to wear many hats. I love that I have the opportunity to continue to learn new things and that no two days are alike. When I’m not working I hang out with my amazing husband (Josh) and our awesome dogs. We love working on projects in and around the house, spending time with family and enjoy traveling. Our favorite is being a season ticket holder for the KC Chiefs...Go Chiefs!

Julie Leis | Account Specialist Born and raised in Wellington, Kansas, lived in Wichita for 10 years and now back to Wellington. I must be a small town girl at heart! I enjoyed time in Stillwater earning my degree from Oklahoma State University, go Pokes! I have sold television advertising in the Wichita market for the past twenty years, and know the market and how to reach target audiences for my clients. Working in a family owned business has helped me relate to the business owners I deal with every day. I’m married to Doug and have two daughters and one son. I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering for FaithBuilders, going to country music concerts and spending time by the pool or beach!

Mike Downing | Account Specialist Born and raised in Wichita, graduated from Wichita State University in 1989. Been in local media for 30 plus years, specializing in print, broadcast, and all things digital. I have two daughters Mckenna and Peyton. When I am not working, I like hanging with friends and family around the pool or lake. I am a life long Dallas Cowboys fan, “Americas Team”.

Amy Holmes | Numbers Queen Over 10 years experience in the banking industry in compliance and management. After having baby number two and the oldest going into Kindergarten I started the most rewarding job of my life… A play/stay at home mommy. The hardest job I ever pursed in my life, but with more benefits than you can imagine. I love to workout, travel, drink wine, lay by the pool, and have as much fun with my kids as possible. They are extremely busy with activities and I’m a full time fan, so I don’t miss very many games. If it weren’t for crunching numbers and keeping everything going around HGA, I would be a beach bum enjoying the outdoors and working on my tan.

Jessie Stewart | Business Manager A native Kansan, I grew up in Andover and earned my bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University. I have worked in the broadcast media industry for more than 20 years as Traffic Manager and Business Manager for clusters of local, corporate radio stations. I am married to my wonderful husband, BJ. We like trying new restaurants, watching movies and spending time with family. I never miss a Nebraska football or Wichita State basketball game and enjoy going to flea markets and antique stores.

Jillian Ruffo | Designer I am a Wichita native, born and raised in the area. I attended Wichita State University where I received a BFA in Graphic Design with a Minor in Marketing. After graduating, I entered my new career field and spent the next several years gaining experience and designing primarily for clients in the marine and automotive industry. In 2016 a graphic design position at HGA opened up and I knew it would be a great fit for me and my future. I love being part of the HGA family and having the opportunity to design for our vast array of clients. When I’m not at work, I'm usually spending time with family and friends. My husband Phil and I have two amazing children, Braiden and Charlotte, and the cutest mini aussiedoodle, Theo. We love to travel and try new things, go to concerts, and spend time outdoors when the weather is nice.

Jay Glanville | Video Producer Born in a small town in eastern Kansas and then moved to Scott City (home of Shocker, Ron Baker). I'm a Fort Hays State Tiger with a bachelor's degree in Radio/TV. I began my career at KAYS directing the newscasts. In 1986, I came to Wichita to work at KSAS and then Multimedia Cablevison (now Cox Communications) after twenty-seven years I came to HGA to start up Chasing Fridays Productions. In my spare time, I spend it with my beautiful wife, Kim, trying new restaurants & cheering on the state champion Derby Panthers. I also enjoy my kids, Ashley and Jacob, playing bass for my church, and answering the never-ending questions of my perfect 4 year old granddaughter, Booger, also known as Aliah.

Kierstin Stolley | Social Media / Account Support Specialist I was born and raised in Denver before moving to Kansas to attend Bethany College, and I've loved Kansas ever since. With over eight years of experience as a Social Media Manager, I've also taken on various other roles at HGA. I enjoy working with our wide range of clients and contributing to a variety of projects. Outside of work, you'll find me coaching softball or spending time with my many rescue animals.