J. Francisco Escobar (JFE) serves as a business management advisor, primarily to major advertisers and service providers in the marketing communications industry. The organization was formed in 2003 as a Minority Business Enterprise.JFE International Consultants has a singular focus -- to ensure that its Client and Agency clientele are treated fairly throughout the lifecycle of the business relationship. JFE is engaged to help customers more productively manage what are often constrained marketing communications investments. JFE's customers are guaranteed the undivided attention of a seasoned advisor who has restructured and stewarded major Marketing Services relationships from both sides of the table. JFE's experience is heaviest in areas most crucial to effective Client/Agency relationship management -- that is, financial, legal and enlightened marketing procurement. Given a low overhead and operating expenses, JFE can deliver more personalized service at a reduced cost, that results in a better value to its clientele.Mr. Escobar was educated in a multicultural environment gaining fluency in Spanish, French and Italian. Following advanced studies in Economics and an MBA, he gained 23 years of experience with Texas Instruments in financial, marketing and procurement management. He has been an active participant and resource for the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), and the PR Council. Among numerous other industry contributions, Mr. Escobar authored the ANA’s 2005 publication entitled Marketing Communications Procurement: Building Value Through Best Practices, the first definitive piece on this subject, and the PR Council's 2008 white paper on Agency compensation best practices. Contact Information:214.728.6903 francisco@jfeintl.com