Instinct > REason

I had the privilege of growing up trying lots of different things. I attribute a lot of that to my dad and his endless list of hobbies. It seemed every weekend we'd be out doing something. A weekend fly-fishing, camping, flying (both real and model) airplanes, dirt bike racing, restoring an old Chevy pick-up, well you get the idea.

It's my love of cars though that got me into advertising. I didn't figure this out immediately, but after studying every little detail about my favorite muscle cars or exotics I actually learned a lot about design. It makes sense then that I became an automotive designer.

Funny thing is, I didn't.

I went into advertising, following in the family business of sorts. My father was a VP in marketing. I remember the day he introduced me to an agency guy with a thick black beard, smoking a cigarette, holding a drink in his hand and asking if I'd be interested in being an intern.

Through 16 years so far in this industry I've tried a lot. I've worked at a mix of small and big agencies and I think that's made me into the kind of creative I'd like to work for. Someone who's worked their way up the ladder, step by step, and has a good sense of the entire business operation.

Being a manager also continues to teach me about myself and others. The ability to know when to lead and when to follow.

I wake up every day and head to an office to make advertising that I believe in. Work that improves people's lives. And I enjoy being around people that do the same.