• Gauge Branding
    Current Owner since 2016
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    Leo Burnett
    VP Creative Director

    Fathom Communications
    Executive Creative Director

    Freelance Creative Director
    Consultant for Advertising Agencies, Design firms and Wineries across the country.

    Bagby & Company
    Creative Director

    Ogilvy
    Creative Director / Partner

    Colorado Institute of Art
    As an artist since my earliest memory, this seemed like the logical choice

  • Strategy

    Design

    Art Direct

    Produce

    Manage

    About Ai
    I’ve immersed myself in the full spectrum of AI-driven design and branding tools—testing, learning, and leveraging the best solutions to elevate creative work. From generative design and visual ideation to smart automation and AI-enhanced storytelling, I explore every new advancement to push what’s possible for brands. It’s not just about keeping up—it’s about leading with curiosity and craft.

  • I believe great work comes from knowing when to lead — and when to bring in the right people. I collaborate with a trusted network of top-tier talent from around the world and tap into AI tools when it adds speed, clarity, or possibility. The goal is always the same: deliver the strongest creative outcome, no ego attached.

  • I turn over every stone possible

    I work fast

    I provide ample solutions

    I’m a nice person

    I care about the work

  • Wow, game-changer:

    I can now create detailed concept previews so you can truly see and feel the direction before production begins.

    More ideas, less risk:

    AI lets me explore dozens of creative directions quickly. This means we can push boundaries without wasting time or budget.

    Still deeply human:

    AI gives me starting points, but every final piece is made by a me and brilliant creative partners.

    I utilize and am proficient in the following:

    Google Flow

    Mid Journey

    Adobe Firefly

    LTX Studio

    Heygen Avatars

    AdCreative

    Ideogram

    Perlexity/ChatGPT/Grok and others

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My studio is a personal practice. I lead every project directly, partnering closely with clients who value taste, clarity, and intention.

My background spans brand leadership, design, photography, and advertising across categories including beauty, wellness, beverage, consumer goods, and automotive. When the work calls for it, I collaborate with a small network of trusted specialists, but responsibility, direction, and judgment always stay with me.

I’ve spent my career helping brands find their voice and express it beautifully. I got my start in national advertising, working with incredible teams at agencies like Leo Burnett and Ogilvy. From large-scale campaigns to nuanced storytelling, I learned how to build brands that connect, perform, and last.