Creativity is a byproduct. 

The result of a magical moment—often sparked by a muttered sentence, a tingly feeling between teammates who know they’re onto something real. It’s alchemy of hope and strategy, emotion and imagination, all coming together to create something that says ”This connects. This transforms. This elevates purpose.”

But creativity doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s a reflection of how people are treated, how they’re supported, and whether they feel safe enough to be bold. I believe the best creative work isn’t born under pressure—it’s born under possibility. The kind that others often need help seeing. Whether it’s within themselves, or the project at hand.

Over the past two decades, I’ve led award-winning campaigns, built creative teams from the ground up, and helped some of the world’s most recognized brands connect more deeply with the people they serve. But the work I’m most proud of? The kind that helps people feel more seen.

More empowered. More expressive. More themselves. In creative, at work, and in life.

Today, I’m focused on finding that kind of work. Whether it’s in wellness, fitness, entertainment and arts, LGBTQ+ advocacy, or emotional transformation—I’m looking to partner with brands and teams that want to make people’s lives–and thus the world–better.

I still believe in big ideas. But more than ever, I believe in the people who make them. In their ideas. And in coaxing them out in the most beautiful, surprising ways.

And I’d love to help you build something worth believing in.

Jobs & Experience

VP Creative Director FCB, Chicago | 5/2021 - present

Executive Sponsor, Prism (LGBTQ+ ERG)

Clients: Brown-Foreman, GE Appliances, Jack Daniel’s, Bob Evans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, Nurtec ODT, Nature’s Path, USPS

Creative Director Ogilvy, Chicago | 10/2019 - 5/2021

Clients: CDW

Associate Creative Director SapientRazorfish, Chicago | 08/2014 - 10/2019

Clients: ALDI, Citibank, Children’s Hopsital Colorado, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Thrivent Mutal Funds, Harley-Davidson, Mike’s Harder & Abbott

Senior Copywriter VSA Partners, Chicago | 03/2013 - 08/2014

Clients: Goose Island, Kool-Aid, Country Time Lemonade, Crystal Light, The Bison Council, The Breakers Palm Beach, Cleveland Clinic

Senior Copywriter Razorfish, Chicago | 05/2010 - 03/2013

Clients: Eggo, Frosted Mini-Wheats, DiGiorno Pizza, Cheez-It, Ritz

Copywriter Element 79, Chicago | 03/2005 - 05/2010

Clients: Propel, Quaker, Reddi-Whip, Tropicana, Supercuts, Harris Bank, Cricket Wireless, Jump Mobile

Education

The Second City, Chicago Comedy Writing, Improv & Musical Improv | 2011 - 2015

Miami Ad School, Minneapolis Copywriting | Graduated 2004

University of Nebraska, Lincoln Bachelor of Journalism, Major: Advertising, Graduated 2002

Recognition & Awards

One Show, Webby Honoree, Cannes Festival of Creativity, London International Awards, Clios, Fast Company Innovation By Design Awards, New York Festivals Global Awards, Core 77, IDEA Awards, MMA Smarties, Chicago Addys, Creativity Media and Interactive Design, Creativity Print & Packaging, Communication Arts Design Annual, How International Design Awards