Creative Director | Art Director
Concept development · Campaign systems · 2D/3D design · Code
Creative leader with 20+ years of experience building brands, integrated campaign systems, and high-performing multidisciplinary partnerships across fintech, automotive, aviation, and global consumer brands. Known for leading complex B2B and B2C efforts and delivering scalable creative that stands out.
Creative Director / Creative Manager
Chicago, IL Sep 2022–Present
Lead creative as the Chicago fintech evolves beyond marketing fundamentals toward a scalable, AI-enabled brand experience. Help translate a complex financial platform into clear work for broader adoption; M1 manages more than $13B in client assets.
Creative Director / Creative Manager
Chicago, IL Jul 2010–Sep 2022
Directed creative through Gogo’s growth from a new inflight-connectivity category into a global B2C and B2B offering. Translated highly technical products into clear messages, campaigns, and brand systems for audiences worldwide.
Creative Director
Chicago, IL Jul 2008–Jul 2010
Directed all creative for a boutique River North agency.
Clients: Volvo, Paper Mate, Wilson, Sirva, Allied, North American Van Lines, Tetra Pak, Advantage Futures, Applied Systems, Peridot, Mather, Blue Chip Casino, Northern Trust
Adjunct Professor
Chicago, IL Jan 2012–Jan 2014
Taught senior-level Creative Strategies in Advertising Design and developed an approachable framework that helped students generate, execute, and evolve strong campaign concepts.
Lit Post ProductionFounder / Colorist / VFX Artist2005–2008
FreelanceSenior Art Director2003–2005
Clients: Kawasaki, Land Rover, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercury, Callaway Golf, Nestlé, Gateway Computers
Young & RubicamSenior Art Director2001–2003
Clients: Land Rover, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercury, Mattel, El Pollo Loco, Sony
Hal Riney & PartnersArt Director1999–2001
Clients: Subway, Del Webb, Principal Financial, Whirlpool, Smucker’s
BFA, Northern Illinois University
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