Caliber Corporate Advisers Welcomes Senior Hires Scott Paer and Will Barthel.
At Caliber, we take a thoughtful approach to growing our team, ensuring each addition brings not only the expertise needed to excel in their roles but also embodies our values and contributes to our long-term vision.
With that, we’re excited to announce that Scott Paer has returned to Caliber as a managing director, and Will Barthel has joined as director of business relationships. Their expertise and leadership will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional communications counsel while expanding our capabilities across financial services and fintech, insurance and insurtech, real estate and proptech, and other related professional services.
“Scott and Will each bring a unique background, perspective and passion for fintech and PR, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our team.”
Scott Paer rejoins Caliber after nearly five years with us between 2018 and 2023. He brings more than 15 years of experience in media relations, corporate communications and narrative development. In his new role, Scott will focus on nurturing relationships with existing clients while building new partnerships to support Caliber’s continued growth.
Will Barthel brings nearly 20 years of business development and relationship management experience, specializing in B2B technology and marketing communications. Throughout his career, Will has built long-term relationships with clients ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. At Caliber, he will lead efforts to grow our client portfolio by fostering meaningful connections across the industries we serve and identifying new opportunities to drive growth.
“As we’ve continued to grow our client portfolio across fintech, insurtech and proptech, we’re dedicated to expanding our team of PR and communications leaders with deep expertise in these core verticals,” said Grace Keith Rodriguez, CEO at Caliber. “Scott and Will each bring a unique background, perspective and passion for fintech and PR, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to our team.”
Recognized for our commitment to workplace excellence
Our focus on building a strong, collaborative culture is at the heart of everything we do, shaping not only the way we serve our clients but also how we grow as a team. We’re proud that this commitment has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including being named among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators and PR Daily’s Top Agencies.
Additionally, Caliber earned a Ragan’s Workplace Wellness Award for our dedication to employee well-being and was named one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies by The Financial Times. Last year, our culture was named as an Inc. Best Places to Work — yet another reminder that Caliber is a place where talented professionals can thrive and grow.
Bringing in leaders like Scott and Will reflects this commitment, as we look to the future. To learn more about our award-winning team and culture, visit our About Us page.
Interested in joining the Caliber team? Visit our Careers page to find your fit.