Hi. I’m Mike.

I'm a concept-driven, collaborative, strategic Creative Director and Art Director who turns big ideas into bold, sticky, effective work across traditional, digital, social, and experiential platforms. My approach blends sharp strategic thinking with a love for visual storytelling that make brands feel smart, relatable, and worth remembering.

Over the years, I’ve helped shape campaigns for iconic brands like Gatorade, KFC, Frito-Lay, Allen Edmonds and many more. I’ve led both agency and in-house teams, won international awards, and earned a reputation as a hands-on leader who elevates the work—and the people around it.

They Said It, Not Me.

  • Mike has been a key part of my team at two companies now over the past 6 years - i.e. Allen Edmonds and startup CircleRock. I don’t know where either company would be today without Mike’s skillful creativity and hard work. He’s both willing to challenge and willing to take input. And he works tirelessly to get things done. I highly recommend Mike.

    Paul Grangaard, former CEO of Allen Edmonds and Founder of CircleRock.

  • Mike is one of the rare ones in this industry. He is an extremely talented art director, but also has the capacity to solve the toughest client problems with a surprising creative solution. He is smart, strategic, creative and an absolute joy to be around. He is very accountable and a total pro. Clients love him and so do his coworkers. With little ego, but huge talent, you wont regret hiring Mike.

    Julie Scelzo, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu

  • I had the pleasure of working with Mike on communications for KFC. Mike has a keen eye for developing great creative and he does it in a collaborative fashion that truly brings everyone along for the ride. He was a great business partner for myself and the KFC team, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented creative director.

    David Menis, Chief Marketing Officer | Fractional Marketing Leadership | Brand Strategy & Innovation

  • Mike is a pro, pure and simple. He is extremely talented in all phases of the creative process, bringing great original thinking up front and applying the detail-oriented eye of a true craftsman to the finish. Bonus: he is also blazing fast on all those fancy art director programs. Double bonus: he is also very, very funny.

    Tyler Hattery, Director, Content and Creative Excellence - Nutrition at The Coca-Cola Company

  • Mike is an experienced creative director who is passionate about his work. He has terrific traditional and digital graphic skills and can write copy in a pinch. His catalog work at Allen Edmonds was outstanding and helped drive the business to new heights.

    Colin Hall, Chief Revenue Officer at Club Champion

Dust Collectors

I’ve won some industry hardware. Definitely not mad about it. They live in a box now, mostly just reminding me how fun it was to make great, effective work with great people.

Cannes, The One Show, D&AD, CA, New York Festivals, NY Art Directors, London International, The Obies, AICP, FWA Site of the Day, National, Regional and Local Addy’s.

Cool right? Here’s the thing. I'm far more interested in the next challenge. Maybe we’ll get you one of those dust collectors to tuck away, too.