Turning complex into compelling, one bold idea at a time.
I don’t just think outside the box : I redesign it, rebrand it, and probably slap a tagline on it too. I’ve spent the last 20+ years chasing bold ideas and bringing them to life with design that not only looks great, but actually works. These days, I’m all in on helping top healthcare systems connect with real people in real, meaningful ways.
I’ve been lucky to work at some amazing shops—DDB, J. Walter Thompson, Zipatoni—and build campaigns that grabbed attention, picked up a few awards, and moved the needle. Over the years, I’ve created work for big names like Capital One, Jim Beam, Oscar Mayer, Nabisco, and Safeway, across just about every kind of media you can think of.
When I’m not in concept mode, you’ll probably find me sketching stuff nobody asked for, geeking out over a typeface, or coming up with names for brands that don’t exist (yet).
Born and raised in Michigan, now creating full-time in the western burbs of Chicago.
experience
Unlock Health — Creative Director
spm. — Creative Director (acquired by Unlock Health)
gyro: — Associate Creative Director
DDB — Associate Creative Director
Zipatoni — Associate Creative Director
JWT — Art Director
Brown Marketing & Communication — Art Director
USS.net — Art Director
Universal Phone Books — Graphic Designer
Tekno Comix — Graphic Designer Intern