Hello! I’m Michael.

I’ve always known that I was a bit different than the usual brand guy. I love solving huge, complex problems or taking mounds of incomprehensible mumbo-jumbo and finding the patterns hidden in it. But I also love creating, brainstorming, and dreaming up the next unique, compelling campaign and have worked with companies big and small in elevating their brands, their creative teams, and even the way they do business.

When I’m not working you can find me writing for games, filling out a spreadsheet tracking my progress in the gym, walking my dogs or trying to perfect my pesto recipe in the kitchen.

Fresh Thinking Daily.

Creative Direction/Creative Leadership

Creative Concepting/“Big Idea” Development

Coaching/Mentoring

Client Partnerships/CRM

Brand Research

Brand Strategy/EVP Messaging Pillars Development

Brand Toolkits/Identity Development

Employer and Consumer Branding

Folks He’s Helped!

7-Eleven, Incorporated

ALDI

Andis Company, Incorporated

Bank of America Corporation

Burger King Corporation

Cargill, Incorporated

Caterpillar, Incorporated

Carnival Cruise Lines

Chevron Corporation

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Cummins, Incorporated

CVS Health

Deloitte

Eli Lilly and Company

Halliburton Company