
about
I consider myself pretty lucky. I get to come up with creative ideas and tell interesting stories that solve business problems and make brands famous. And most of the time, I even get paid for it.
Throughout my career, I've been lucky enough to work with and learn from some of the best creative minds in the business, on some of the most famous brands in the world. Along the way, I've crafted and executed campaigns across every possible medium, changed the hearts and minds of millions, and made amazing things happen for the brands and clients who put their trust in my ideas.
I'm lucky, because I still get to do what I love to do.
If I'm truly lucky, I'll get the chance to do it with you.

team leadership
I build and lead diverse and multidisciplinary teams to exceed business objectives and client expectations.
strategic insight
I steer the development of insightful creative strategies grounded in data-driven consumer behavior and business goals.
creative development
I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create culturally-impactful and strategic brand engagements that get results.
production excellence
I successfully guide the on-time and on-budget execution of best-in-class productions that generate quality creative content across all mediums.
creative advocate
I champion great ideas and celebrate creativity across all levels of an organization within any business environment.
what i bring to the party
brand experience

























creative director • founder
jan 2018 to present - Manion Creative
executive vp, marketing
apr 2021 to apr 2023 - Biovision Diagnostics
vp, marketing / business development
apr 2020 to apr 2021 - Biovision Clinical Solutions
svp, executive creative director
jul 2006 to jan 2018 - H&L Partners
associate creative director • writer
feb 2004 to jul 2006 - GSD&M
creative director • writer
apr 1999 to feb 2004 - Waylon Ad
senior copywriter
oct 1996 to apr 1999 - DMB&B (D'Arcy)
copywriter
jan 1994 to oct 1996 - Momentum Worldwide
copywriter
feb 1993 to jan 1994 - Ross Advertising
work experience
awards
One Show Finalist
Radio Mercury Awards
Boston Hatch Awards
Mobius Awards
AAF National Addys
Mid-America Emmys
CLIO Awards
Telly Awards
St. Louis Addys
AAF District 9 Addys
Austin Addy Awards
PRINT Design Annual
HSMAI Adrian Awards
OBIE Awards