I grew up in a small North Dakota town playing sports and spending time with my father whose side-job was in taxidermy. Little did I know learning to be quick on the ice and creative in an ice-cold garage would come in handy later in life.
Somehow I found my way to Texas for college. My first position out of ad school was in an agency studio assisting creative directors. I spent years as an Art Director and eventually became a Creative Director. No matter the title, I’ve spent my career digging into every aspect of the creative process from creating strategic visions with teams and clients to planning and executing content alongside production partners. I believe relationships are the key to making great work and are essential for brands to connect with people in today’s world.
Outside of the office, I co-direct and produce documentary films. It’s a great excuse to head out on adventures, collaborate with talented friends, and stretch myself creatively.
The Hatch, Cisco / Remote, 2021 - Present / Creative Director / Leading Cisco Systems’ global brand content with internal teams, guiding external agency partners, and directing campaigns.
Eleven Inc / San Francisco, 2016 - 2020 / Creative Director / Apple, Aria Hotel, Dignity Health, Google Cloud, Paypal, Pella Windows, Shipt, Virgin America, WGU University, Visa, and others
Freelance Creative Director / San Francisco, 2012-2016
Tribal DDB | DDB / San Francisco, CA 2011-2012 / Associate Creative Director
BooneOakley / Charlotte, NC 2006-2011 / Associate Creative Director
Siddall / Richmond, VA 2002-2006 / Senior Art Director
T : M / Dallas, TX 2001-2002 / Senior Art Director
McCann Erickson / Dallas, TX 1996-2001 / Art Director
BFA, Communication Design
University of North Texas