Before GN+P:
McCann Erickson
Lowe
Merkley + Partners
Goodby Silverstein
Favorite Advertising Experience:
Climbing the Grand Tetons for Nike ACG Project
Hometown:
Rye, New York
Alma Maters:
University of Arizona (BFA, Graphic Design)
Art Center College of Design (BFA, Advertising)
Recommends:
Running across the Golden Gate Bridge, sailing back from Bermuda, working in a soup kitchen
Major Influences:
Woody Woodpecker, who made me notice animation at the age of 6.
'Forrest Gump' which reminds me to never let an opportunity slip by.
Favorite non-compensated Activities:
Coaching my son’s lacrosse team, making my grass greener than my neighbors, offshore sailing
Significant Others:
Angela, Henry, Oliver, and Charlotte
Title of your biography:
"I'll sleep when I'm dead"
Where do you excel in your job?
Keeping it positive.
Why advertising?
The idea of actually getting paid to come up with crazy ideas was a no-brainer.
Favorite quote:
“Go farther, think deeper.” Elie Wiesel
Preferred method of getting the news:
Carrier Pigeon….I mean my iPad.
What aspects of your job are the most important?
Doing great work…and having a blast doing it.