I am a relationship-driven culture builder with award winning creative chops.
I am a joy-filled leader.
As Chief Executive Manager at Agency61, I believe great work begins with a great culture. We serve clients with what I call joyful intelligence—bringing curiosity, optimism, and strategic rigor to every challenge.
I am an educator.
I believe creativity is a skill that grows when it is shared. I enjoy sparking and nurturing the creative ambitions of students pursuing careers in marketing and communications. I have also had the privilege of serving on the alumni board of Dunwoody College of Technology.
I am a team builder.
With more than two decades of agency and corporate experience, I know how to build and lead award-winning creative teams. I bring people together around the power of an idea, the clarity of a strategy, and the possibilities of technology—creating work that strengthens the relationship between brands and the people they serve.
I am a bridge builder.
Through my work with the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, I help connect Finnish and Minnesota businesses, creating relationships and opportunities that extend well beyond borders.
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"A gentleman is a man who can play the accordion, but doesn’t." – Tom Waits