Shawn W. Masters
Senior Partner
Shawn Masters is a resident of Covington, Kentucky, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. With a degree in finance and business management, he spent over 10 years in the banking industry before leaving to pursue a career as the Chief Financial Officer of a wireless communications company. In November 2003, after more than three years as CFO, Masters left the company and began plans for launching The Merlot Group. In addition to The Merlot Group, he is a partner in Noah's Art, Inc.(Hair salons). Additionally, he is involved in several civic minded organizations, and is closely associated with or serves on the board of the following: The Covington Business Council, The Dinsmore Homestead Foundation, Rabbit Hash Historical Society, Johnson-Wilson Cemetery Stewards Association, and the Covington Vacant Properties Commission.

Steve Mullin
Senior Partner
After graduating on the dean's list from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in Graphic Design and Marketing, Steve Mullin began a career in corporate America as a sales engineer with an international division of a Detroit Diesel engine distributor. Six years were spent in this sales and marketing position before he made his way into the role of Global materials manager. Two years later, and after 8 years in the international business, marketing and materials management community, he applied his business skills to forming his own consulting and design company. Helping businesses communicate, problem-solve and market products and services seems to be a natural fit for Steve, as do the creative and design challenges. As a business consultant and graphic designer, he has worked with companies in many diverse industries: Health Care, Financial, Wireless Communications, Professional Motorcycle Racing, Salons, Churches, Photographers, Marine Suppliers, Consulting Groups, and many others. From corporate identity and logo creation and complete business and marketing plans to web development and Information Technology, Steve continues to grow his knowledge and talents to better serve the needs of The Merlot Group's growing client base.

Design and Development
The Merlot Group has a creative and dedicated team of graphic designers and web developers built from a diverse group of professionals, each with unique strengths and refined skills. Our extended professional network ensures that every project is completed in a professional and timely manner and every client need is fulfilled.