For more than 15 years I have led teams across design, copy and experiential, creating campaigns for the U.S. Army, State Farm, Citi, SC Johnson and Anheuser-Busch. I believe the best ideas feel undeniable, shaped from insight into work that moves people. From winning multimillion dollar pitches to leading large-scale experiential work my focus has always been on ideas that resonate.
I grew up in Buffalo and now live outside Chicago with my family. When I am not working I am usually in the garage with a classic car project, digging into crypto or working in the garden. The same curiosity that fuels those passions drives the work I create.
DREAMER, DOER, BUILDER OF UNDENIABLE IDEAS
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MFA, Visual Communications Design
Buffalo State College
Bachelor's in Art
EDUCATION
HONORS & AWARDS
Pro Awards: Gold Best Use of Content Marketing
Chief Marketer - Aug. 2020
Reggie Award: Silver Experiential Small Budget Brand Activation Marketing
ANA - May 2020
Pro Awards: Bronze Best Use of Event or Experiential Marketing
Chief Marketer - Oct. 2019
Pro Awards: Silver Best Cause-Based Campaign
Chief Marketer - Oct. 2019
Gold Ex Award: Best Consumer Environment
Experiential Marketer - May 2019
Silver Reggie Award: Experiential Campaign budget $1 million and up
ANA - May 2019
FRED A. HILLBRUNER ARTISTS’ BOOK FELLOWSHIP HONOREE
SAIC, Chicago, IL - May 2015
HOW MAGAZINE SELF PROMOTION AWARD
Sep. 2014
JOAN FLASCH ARTISTS’ BOOK COLLECTION
Honor Issuer: Joan Flasch Artist Books Library, Chicago, IL - Feb. 2013
DEANS GRANT RECIPIENT
SAIC, Chicago, IL - Aug. 2012