A comprehensive, one-stop resource guide for anyone actively planning a move to Greater Houston.

ABOUT US

For almost 20 years the Houston Newcomer Guide has served as the key resource in both reaching and serving the relocation market. Our team goal is to continue to connect newcomers with Greater Houston services and businesses as they make their way to the area.

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Meet Our Team

Great work starts with great people. Meet the team that makes the company work.

Candi Thomas

Chief Revenue Officer

Erin Hayden Seal

Creative Director

Laura Larson

Editorial Consultant

Brad Spaulding

Area Director

Debora Luz Licón

Art Director

Heather Voorhis

Marketing Director

Carrie Rios

Area Director

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Making Connections Through
Integrated Marketing

WEB Media Group offers business partners a comprehensive marketing package that combines the power of print, web, digital media, and social networking.

Making Connections Through
Integrated Marketing

WEB Media Group offers business partners a comprehensive marketing package that combines the power of print, web, digital media, and social networking.

Candi Thomas

Chief Revenue Officer

Candi started her media career in 1996 selling outdoor advertising and has never looked back. Her curiosity and passion for media led her to break out of her comfort zone and make the move to print and digital in 2006. With over 17 years of experience in the publishing industry, she has held several roles, from Senior Account Executive to VP of Sales to her current role, Chief Revenue Officer. She is committed to building lasting relationships with clients and staying ahead of the curve to help them achieve their goals.

Candi lives in beautiful Colorado with her husband Johnny, where they enjoy the over 300 days of sunshine, weekend road trips and spending time with their kids and adorable grandson.

Erin Hayden Seal

Creative Director

Erin has been working on the creative side of the magazine publishing industry for over twenty years and has been Creative Director with WEB Media Group for the majority of that time. She began contributing to Napa Valley Life several years ago and took over the design of the magazine as Creative Director in 2018. Erin received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin where she fell in love with all things design, and Austin. When not at her computer working to make deadline, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and hang with her husband, son and dog at their home in Austin.

Laura Larson

Editorial Consultant

Laura Larson is the Editor and Regional Executive of the day-to-day management, content strategy, and operations of Napa Valley Life. Based in Napa Valley, Laura’s local expertise and connections within the community help drive and support NVL’s presence and partnerships in the region. She is the Founder of Virtual Vines, a sales and marketing consultancy focused on helping businesses launch into new markets and create market strategies. Her success in this field is based on best practices from her decades of leadership roles in the Fortune 500 Global Sector. She is active in the community, is a Napa Valley Vintners Association member, and has served on the Board of the Napa Valley Hospitality Forum and various chamber committees. She has been a featured speaker, panel expert, and judge at various Wine Industry events and a regular contributor as a featured columnist for Wine Industry Network. As an accredited sommelier, Laura’s passion for wine led her to explore wine regions worldwide and launch her own Napa-based winery, 601 Cellars, in 2015.

Brad spaulding

Area Director

Brad is a marketing professional with 18 years of experience that he gained while working for newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the southeast. Brad enjoys learning about all business sectors and working with customers to craft individualized and effective marketing campaigns. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Athens with his wife and three kids. They enjoy travel, live music, cooking and hiking.

Debora Luz Licón

Art Director

Debora has been working with magazines for over 14 years. Having worked with local Austin companies like Austin Monthly, Twin Liquors, Realty Austin, and YETI, she began freelancing for WEB Media 5 years ago. While art directing MUJER, an award-winning Spanish women’s magazine, she worked with Redroc Advertising Agency where she fell in love with designing websites. She's a hybrid designer that now focuses her career on both print and web design - a "rare design unicorn" you might say. She tries to stay current with design trends by being active within her AIGA community and is constantly learning new art mediums such as linocut, acrylic painting, and furniture refinishing.

Heather Voorhis

Marketing Director

Heather brings over 10 years of marketing and sales experience to WEB Media Group. With a passion for creating, designing, and inspiring others, she embraces challenges and is dedicated to gaining the skills needed for any task. A lifelong learner, Heather is committed to improving herself by 1% every day.
Heather studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and earned a BFA from the University of Michigan. She lives in Connersville, IN, with her fiancé Bret and their dog Bentley. In her free time, she enjoys obstacle course racing (OCR) and volunteers to help injured veterans participate in these events, ensuring they stay “on the move.”

Jackie Cyr

Operations Manager

Jackie joined the WEB Media Group team in the summer of 2021 as Manager of Operations. Jackie received her MBA from Lake Erie College while assisting the Women’s Basketball team in Painesville, OH. This is where she developed her management skills, how to handle stressful situations, and mastered her ability to make “game-time” decisions while nurturing her love of a childhood sport – basketball. Before joining WEB Media Group, Jackie continued her teaching and development career for nearly a decade before taking this opportunity and changing careers. She is never too far from the gym, friends, or going to support local talent in Austin with her husband and children.

ABOUT US

For almost 20 years the Houston Newcomer Guide has served as the key resource in both reaching and serving the relocation market. Our team goal is to continue to connect newcomers with Greater Houston services and businesses as they make their way to the area.

Meet Our Team

Great work starts with great people. Meet the team that makes the company work.

Candi Thomas

Chief Revenue Officer

Erin Hayden Seal

Creative Director

Laura Larson

Editorial Consultant

Brad Spaulding

Area Director

Debora Luz Licón

Art Director

Heather Voorhis

Marketing Director

Carrie Rios

Area Director

Making Connections ThroughIntegrated Marketing

WEB Media Group offers business partners a comprehensive marketing package that combines the power of print, web, digital media, and social networking.

Making Connections ThroughIntegrated Marketing

WEB Media Group offers business partners a comprehensive marketing package that combines the power of print, web, digital media, and social networking.

Candi Thomas

Chief Revenue Officer

Erin Hayden Seal

Creative Director

Laura Larson

Editorial Consultant

Brad spaulding

Area Director

Debora Luz Licón

Art Director

Heather Voorhis

Marketing Director

Jackie Cyr

Operations Manager

Making Connections Through
Integrated Marketing

Making Connections Through
Integrated Marketing