Spent my formative years at J. Walter Thompson, known at the time, as the Univesity of Advertising and birthplace of the grilled cheese sandwich. Among other things, had the opportuntiy to work on 7-Eleven and introduce the concept of a Slurpee BrainFreeze, which is now part of our everyday vernacular.  

After a decade of training and ascending from Account Executive to SVP Management Director, dared to leave the nest to join Euro RSCG as a Senior Partner to work on P&G haircare brands. A few years later, couldn't resist the oppoturnity to join a creative start up by the name of Leap Partners, founded by a  group of highly respected creatives who came to see the essential need for the discipline of account management.

Over the years I have been lucky enough to have worked under such advertising greats as Burt Manning, Charlotte Beers, Nina DiSesa, Dana Anderson and Bob Jeffrey.   

Returned to the JWT fold in 2002 and have been instumental in keeping the Chicago office open and running for the past 7 years.  

Experienced managing fully integrated teams and capabilities understanding that A VISION WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A DREAM.

Believe the most effective creative is also the most creative.  Point of pride is several awards (e.g. EFFIE) recognizing creativity and effectivenss.

Acknowledged by colleagues as a GYSHIDO Master.