Michael K Holly Seek was hired as a graphic artist by Chandler Ehrlich advertising agency. Prior to joining Chandler Ehrlich, Seek was graphic designer at Catherines Stores Inc. She earned a bachelors degree from the University of Memphis. Archer Malmo has announced the following promotions: Gentry Brann was promoted to vice president of Archer/Malmo Public Relations. She was an account supervisor. Before joining the firm in 1995, Brann was public relations manager for the Peabody hotel. Leigh Anne Rose was promoted to associate creative director. Formerly senior copywriter, Rose has been with the agency since 1996. She graduated from the University of Memphis. Terry Woodward was appointed to the Center City Commission Design Review Board. DRB is a volunteer panel that reviews and makes recommendations to the CCC regarding signage and public projects in the Central Business District. Michael K. Graves and Bryan K. Smith joined Waring Cox as special counsels. Graves will serve in the firms newly opened North Mississippi location. Smith will devote part of his time working in the new office. Graves, formerly of Holcomb Dunbar, is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and the Mississippi College School of Law. Smith was president and general counsel at National Commerce Bank Services. He has a bachelors and a law degree from the University of Mississippi. Waring Coxs North Mississippi office is located in Olive Branch at 6831 Crumpler Blvd. Several local Allstate life insurance specialists recently earned the personal financial representative designation, allowing them to provide customers variable annuity, variable life and mutual fund products. Among those agents are Richard Morgan Jr., John Haire, Michael Reagan, Roy Latimer Sr. and John Roberts. John D. Reier, 60, president of Freds Inc., was named to the companys board of directors. His appointment expands the boards membership to five directors. Prior to joining Freds, he was president and chief operating officer for Family Dollar Stores.