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