Midwest Pride
Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, there's nothing better than growing up in Iowa. The Mississippi River was my playground as a youth. My mom's side comes from a family of farmers, so you could say I've got that natural grit and determination flowing through my veins. I've stomped a few creeks, husked corn, bailed hay, milked cows – even driven a tractor.
I survived five brutal winters in Minneapolis before chasing the sunshine and battling LA traffic. Living just a six-minute stroll away from the Pacific Ocean in California was a sweet bonus. But, the Midwest called me back. I packed my bags, set up shop in Chicago, and now I'm loving life here in Evanston.
Interests
Traveling and exploring different cultures through their food. From the "World's Best" restaurants to roadside stands - I've had it all. College football Saturdays - tailgating rules. Family. We're spread out all over the country, but try our hardest to gather as much as possible. Fall. Give me the jeans and sweaters and crunching leaves - I'm into it. Friends. I take great pride in the continued friendships of people from all the way back to kindergarten as well as agency friends that I've grinded it out with over the years. Laughs. Everyone's busy, stressed and overworked. I appreciate the idea of taking a break with a side-splitting laugh. Thank you notes. It's a simple gesture, but, they go a long way.
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​What I do all day
Identity Design
Advertising
Strategic Thinking
Web / UX Design
Creative Consulting
Social Media Planning / Development / Design
You name it - we’ll figure it out.
Experience
I've had the unique opportunity to work with some great brands throughout my career including: Target, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Home Depot. In addition, I've equally enjoyed my time working with start-ups in rural communities and truly mom-and-pop businesses. I'm a true believer that great partnerships create effective solutions.