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Hi, I'm Zach.

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I like creating work that makes people stop. Even if it's just for a second. I want them to stop to laugh, stop to cry, and stop to say, "Bwhaat was that?"

 

But most importantly, I want them to stop and remember what brand brought them that particular emotion. Because our work should always have a purpose - to help our clients and sell their services in a way we can all be proud of.

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I've created work for broadcast, digital, social, experiential, commerce, and everything in between.

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At Edelman, I lead the Johnson & Johnson global creative team creating work that helps humans.

Before that, I was the creative lead on the Ace Hardware, Cars.com, and Illinois Lottery teams at OKRP. At DDB I led teams and created work for brands including McDonald's (brought positive perception up by 56%...not easy for McD's) , Miller Lite (relaunched Miller Time), and Skittles (fulfilled a career dream by creating a Skittles campaign).

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Finally, I started my career by spending years honing my craft on brands like Coca-Cola and Sprint at Leo Burnett and HAVAS.

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I'm also a children's book author/illustrator, and recently sold my debut picture book to Chronicle Books...you could say, I like telling stories for a wide range of audiences.

AWARDS
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American Advertising Awards – Gold (Best of Show, Film)

Cannes Lion – Bronze (Use of Social Platforms)

Cannes Lion – Bronze (Use of Digital Content)

CLIO – Gold (Digital & Social Media)

ADDYs – (National Level ADDY's out the wazoo)

Webby – Best use of social media

Effie – Single impact engagement

London International Awards – Silver

Bill Bernbach – Award for Creative Excellence

AMP Awards – Best In Show

AAF Mosaic Award – Diversity Achievement

and more

CLIENTS
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McDonald's

Coca-Cola

Skittles

Miller Lite

Kellogg's

Scotts Miracle-Gro

PlayStation

HBO

Cars.com

Illinois Lottery

Ace Hardware

Allstate

State Farm

Burger King

Wrigley's Gum

Nerds Candy

Brach's Candy

Sauza Tequila

Cracker Barrel

Sprint

Nintendo

JEEP

Alfa Romeo

Field Museum

Capital One

and more

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