Barnes joined Fletcher Rowley Riddle Inc. (FRR) in 2006. Barnes graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2002 with a Bachelor’s degree in communications.

Barnes, a Memphis native, started off working in public relations. He helped craft marketing campaigns for a variety of corporations such as First Tennessee and Tennessee Valley Authority, as well as non-profit organizations like Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity. In 2004, Barnes volunteered on for the Kerry/Edwards campaign, where he was responsible for assisting with the presidential campaign’s communications.

Since joining FRR in 2006, Barnes has written numerous press releases, speeches, and scripts for both political and corporate clients. Barnes played an instrumental role in the production of over 300 TV and radio advertisements this past election cycle.