Vantage Credit Union welcomes Gen Y spokesman
Aug 10, 2010 
Suburban Journals
Rob Cartwright, of Barnhart, recently learned he was the Young & Free St. Louis spokesperson at a surprise party in his honor.
Cartwright, 25, was one of 36 applicants attempting to become the first Young & Free St. Louis spokesperson in a search of the region that began May 28. Three finalists made it to the final search phase, where the public voted.
"Rob impressed us with videos, blogs and posts during the search. His style and education make him an ideal voice of the St. Louis 18-to-25 crowd," said Eric Acree, executive vice president at Vantage.
As the Young & Free St. Louis spokesperson, Cartwright will become a salaried employee of the credit union for one year. He will serve as the voice of his age group, attending events and creating regular online videos and blog articles to keep YoungFreeStLouis.com an informative hub for the 25-and-under crowd in St. Louis.
