How you grow up says a lot about a person. No doubt I am defined by being the youngest of 8 kids. And apparently I like to live dangerously judging from the lack of seatbelts in this photo. Way to go mom...I'm the little head peaking up over the pas… — How you grow up says a lot about a person. No doubt I am defined by being the youngest of 8 kids. And apparently I like to live dangerously judging from the lack of seatbelts in this photo. Way to go mom...I'm the little head peaking up over the passenger door.

ABOUT ME

In my 30+ years as a creative, I’ve had the good fortune of working at a small agency with a big attitude, a big agency with endless resources and most recently from my kitchen table where the ideas and solutions for my clients, no matter their size, still flow like a brand new faucet.

Quick professional re-cap:

Graduated from Arizona State with a BFA in Graphic Design
First job, The Art Bunch, Chicago
From Art Director to VP Creative Director, Eiseman, Johns and Laws, Chicago
SVP Creative Director, Leo Burnett, Chicago
Freelance creative/stay at home tennis baseball basketball football volleyball wrestling track rowing crossfit boxing soccer mom
ME INK, Creative Director

My client experience includes global, national and local brands. Procter & Gamble: Tampax, Secret, Swedish American Hospital, Kelloggs, ComEd, Notre Dame College Prep, Chicagoland Chevrolet Dealer Group, Motorola Cellular, Hiram Walker: Kahlua, Frïs Vodka, Canadian Club Whiskey and Beefeater Gin, Uniconfis: Smint Power Mints, Chupa Chups Lollipops, Valvoline, Old Style beer, Corona Beer, Tribune Entertainment: “The Dennis Miller Show” and “The Road, WGN Television, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Wolves, Chicago Smile Design...

Some awards include: 1997 Gold Addy, 1997 Clio Finalist, 1996 Communication Arts Advertising Annual, 1995 Gold Addy, 1994 Clio Gold, 1994 Clio Silver, 1993 One Show…