The Whitlock Group, a privately owned company specializing in audio visual integration and video conferencing, has moved its headquarters to the West Creek Office Park in Goochland.

Plans were to begin operations at their new location at 12820 West Creek Parkway on December 6.

“We’re adding about 10,000 square feet of space,” said National Marketing Director Ellen Morris, in an interview last Thursday at their headquarters office on Gaskins Road in Henrico The company has 22 locations across the U.S.

“We plan to implement some new workflow practices that will streamline operations, service and sales,” states Doug Hall, the company’s CEO.

“We are also excited to offer larger, more effective display and demonstration areas for our clients to view and test work in progress. The new space is scalable for future growth as well, and should have a positive impact on quality control and delivery,” said Hall.

Chairman and Founder of The Whitlock Group John Whitlock added, “We have been in our current location on Gaskins Road since 1995, and we are probably overdue to make this move as we have had an average of 20 percent growth annually since that time.”

In their new headquarters, the firm will be closer to many firms that have already moved west.

“The move will be great for our employees and our clients. It’s a direct reflection of our growth and agility,” said Whitlock. “Looking forward, we expect a consistent increase in size, footprint and capabilities. This makes me especially proud knowing that we have created new jobs, and will continue to do so, in the Richmond community and in other key markets across the U.S. as well as internationally,” said Whitlock.

Assistant Goochland County Administrator Don Charles said the county was pleased to see another business move into the West Creek Office Park.

“I’m sure they will be pleased with their decision,” said Charles.

Tommy Pruitt, of Pruitt Associates, part of a partnership that owns West Creek, called the business move a positive.

“It should be a good addition for Goochland,” said Pruitt.