Crowley Webb redheaded media league loses a member.

That’s our brave attempt at saying our very own Rich Spears has decided to hang up his ad gloves after 22 years with Crowley Webb. It isn’t easy for either party, but Rich assures us the time was right.

“I always said I’d move on when we hired someone born after my start date,” says Mr. Spears.

Rich has been with Crowley Webb since practically day one.

Twenty-two years, that’s a long time to do anything. Let alone stay at one job. At an ad agency. But Richie loved it and he certainly thrived. Not only was he one of the founding members of our agency, an incredible partner, an undeniable leader and mentor, he was a near-perfect husband and father through it all. His wife and six children attest to that.

So what’s next for whom we’ve always referred to as “the smartest guy in the agency”? College professor? Deep-sea diver? Newspaper editor?

“I’m going to try and finish fixing up my house. We’ll see what happens after that.”

From all of us in your Crowley Webb family – thank you and good luck, old friend.