About Me

I TOOK THE LONG WAY TO GET HERE.

I didn’t go to design school, or even set out to be a designer. In college, I majored in chemistry and minored in education. My goal was to be a high school science teacher.
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On the side, I designed funny T-shirts and helped artists with the more technical aspects of their craft. Somewhere along the way, that turned into a career.
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Since then, I’ve spent 15+ years working across just about every corner of the creative world, from branding, packaging and print to campaigns, digital, video, photography and web. I’ve worked with national brands, scrappy startups, agencies, political campaigns and small businesses, helping build and grow brands and leading creative teams.

ZACH-OF-ALL-TRADES

Early in my career, working on small teams meant that when something needed to be done and nobody knew how to do it, I figured it out. That’s how a graphic designer ended up learning print production, packaging, industrial design, photography, video, shoot direction, animation, copywriting, fabrication, web design, 3D modeling, marketing strategy and a whole lot of other things along the way.
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I’m equally comfortable designing retail packaging, managing a social media calendar, overseeing a creative agency, or directing a commercial shoot. As I’ve grown into higher-level positions, that curiosity and willingness to adapt have continued to shape how I work.
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I approach my work with the experience of a seasoned designer, the analytical mindset of a scientist, and the temperament of a teacher.

WHEN I’M NOT MAKING THINGS FOR WORK...

I’m usually still making things.
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My wife and I live with our two cats on a 10-acre homestead in the wilds of northern Maine, where we raise chickens, make maple syrup from our own trees, and maintain a very old farmhouse that provides a seemingly endless supply of DIY projects.
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I love traveling, cooking, building things, and taking on projects that give me an excuse to learn something new.

‍Mostly, I’m just a curious person. I like seeing new places, meeting new people, making things with my hands, and figuring out how stuff works.

Design.
Creative Direction.
Marketing.