I'm originally from Half Moon Bay, CA. I left California at age 18 and traveled across the country to Rhode Island, earning a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design.

From there it was on to Atlanta, where I received a certificate of Art Direction from the Creative Circus and started my career as an Art Director, working at a diverse collection of agencies in Florida, San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston. I've spent over 27 years in advertising, primarily as an art director, but also put in 2 years as a copywriter which has provided valuable perspective.

My work has aired on World Series, NBA Finals and Super Bowl telecasts, and been featured in The One Show, the Clios and Creativity. I've worked on such major brands as Polaris, Goodyear, Dunkin' Donuts, Buick, GMC, Taco Bell, KFC, MLB, Windex, Coors, Coors Light and Miller Lite. Eight years ago I transitioned to a client side role and helped build a fully integrated in-house ad agency at DraftKings, delivering everything from national television to CRM and direct mail. This initiative turned a team of 10 into close to 50 skilled creatives.

My foundational background in team sports gives me a "team player" attitude. The stand-up comedy courses I took in San Francisco and the improv classes at Second City Chicago helped polish my presentation skills. I value ideas that are smart and strategic. I’m passionate about mentoring new creatives on my team because guidance and open communication can transform developing talent into empowered problem solvers.