About

Born and raised in Wisconsin, I have design and architecture running through my blood—my father was a designer, and my grandfather an architect under Frank Lloyd Wright. My own journey took a winding path, studying Biology and Chemistry, then Landscape Architecture, where I made my first film about public art in Minneapolis. All those experiences connect to inform my approach today.

For the past 20 years, I've been on a global adventure, living and working in the US, Europe, and China in international design and production. I've been based in Amsterdam for the past 17 years—a place I love where craft meets the streets and innovation blends naturally with art and fashion.

Throughout my career, I've focused on leading complex creative work and productions, finding and nurturing emerging talent to help them discover their voice and superpower, and connecting the dots that others often overlook. My established and constantly growing global network allows me the wonderful opportunity to bring the right people together at the right time.

After co-founding The Kennedys at Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam and later The Salt Society, I've built teams, mentored emerging creatives, and produced work big and small for brands big and small. And I'm almost always ready for what's next.

Experience

The Good Opp Collective | Amsterdam

Founder | 2023 - present

The Salt Society | Amsterdam

Co-founder | 2024 - present

Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam | Amsterdam

Co-Director of The Kennedys + Executive Producer | 2011 -2023

KLABU | Amsterdam

Strategic and Creative Advisor | 2018 - Present

Guest Speaker -

Art Directors Club Netherlands / Erasmus University - Rotterdam / WeTransfer Global Creative Offsite / Colenso BBDO NZ / Nike Futbol EMEA Offsite / AD Magic / University of Oklahoma

Awards

Amnesty International - Hooded

Cannes Lions - Young Director Award - 2nd prize

International Music and Sound Awards - Non-Broadcast or Viral Advertising

S7 - Imagination Machine

Cannes Lions - Cyber - 2 Bronze

Eurobest - Grand Prix Interactive 

Child Helpline International - Free Our Voices

Brand Republic - Winner Innovation- Not For Profit Category

FWA - Site of the Day

Sea Shepherd - Part Time Heroes

St. Louis Film Festival  - Nominated Best Short Documentary

The 45th Northwest Film Festival - Nominated Best Short Documentary

Heineken Legendary Posters 

Cannes Lions -

+ Outdoor - Silver Lion

+ Direct - 2 Bronze Lions

+ Media - Bronze Lion and 2 shortlisted

+ Promo & Activation - Bronze Lion

Epica -

+ Bronze in Media Innovation - Alternative Media

+ Shortlist- Craft Category

Eurobest -

+ Silver in Design

+ Shortlist in Branded Content & Entertainment

Cristal Awards Festival

+ Gold OOH-Integrated 

+ Bronze Ambient- Non Conventional indoor

+ Bronze Best use of Media – Drink’s category