5Points Creative proudly announces that its founder, Bruce C. Bryan, has been named to the prestigious Virginia Business magazine’s “100 People to Meet in 2026” list. The annual list spotlights the most influential Virginians, from entrepreneurs to community leaders, who are shaping the commonwealth’s future.  

Bryan appears under the “Public Faces” category, reserved for executives, CEOs, public relations professionals, and community leaders whose work represents their clients, industries, and communities publicly.

“Being named to this list is a tremendous honor,” said Bryan. “It’s recognition not only of the work we’ve done at 5Points Creative over the past years, but also of the incredible community here in western Virginia, our clients, colleagues, and partners who believe in what we do. Anytime we can get attention for things that are happening in our region, it’s a good thing in my opinion.  I love being a part of this community.”

Bruce C. Bryan is the president of 5Points Creative, a full-service marketing and advertising agency he launched in 2009 after nearly two decades leading advertising sales teams at broadcast television stations across Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia. Under his leadership, the agency has earned more than 70 industry awards, including American Advertising, Communicator, and Telly Awards, and was named the Greater Roanoke Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Small Business of the Year for business-to-business services. Bruce is also an author and speaker, known for his books 40 West and Turning Tables, which blend personal storytelling with lessons on leadership, communication, and business culture.

Beyond his professional work, Bruce is recognized as a connector of people and an active community contributor. He is a founding board member of Help Save The Next Girl, the founder and a board member of The Spot on Kirk, and the vice president of the board of directors of Healing Strides of Virginia. A graduate of James Madison University, Bruce now lives in Roanoke, Virginia, where he continues to champion creativity, service-driven leadership, and meaningful community engagement.

That creative and community-oriented spirit helped bring him to the attention of Virginia Business magazine. The “100 People to Meet” list is an annual project of Virginia Business magazine that highlights a diverse group of Virginians, including innovators and entrepreneurs to educators, community leaders, and public-facing executives, who are driving progress across the commonwealth. The selection recognizes individuals making a significant impact in business, community, culture, and beyond.

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