about me

about me

I'm Dan—artist turned advertiser, six years deep in AI, and friendly as hell. As Brunner's VP, Executive Creative Director, I believe the best creative talent will make anything except excuses. And I've made a lot of things: films, illustrations, ads, campaigns for Google, Dropbox, Dick's Sporting Goods, Church's Texas Chicken, GNC, YellaWood, Goodwill, and more. I lead a team of multi-hyphenated creatives where the culture is simple—talent thrives. When I'm not doing the work thing, I'm raising my family, creating something, or writing. Hot Dog People and Other Bite-Size Sacrifices is my not-safe-for-kids parenting memoir, and honestly, my favorite thing I've ever made.

I'm Dan—artist turned advertiser, six years deep in AI, and friendly as hell. As Brunner's VP, Executive Creative Director, I believe the best creative talent will make anything except excuses. And I've made a lot of things: films, illustrations, ads, campaigns for Google, Dropbox, Dick's Sporting Goods, Church's Texas Chicken, GNC, YellaWood, Goodwill, and more. I lead a team of multi-hyphenated creatives where the culture is simple—talent thrives. When I'm not doing the work thing, I'm raising my family, creating something, or writing. Hot Dog People and Other Bite-Size Sacrifices is my not-safe-for-kids parenting memoir, and honestly, my favorite thing I've ever made.

A thoughtful young person with dark hair gazes to the side, captured in soft black and white lighting.

places I've been

places I've been

Brunner

VP, ECD

Working with startups and small businesses to create strategic brand identities that help them stand out and connect with their customers.

2020 - now

Brunner

VP, ECD

2020 - now

Animal

Director + Creative Director

Collaborated with senior designers on brand identity projects for clients across food & beverage, tech, and retail industries

2017 - 2020

Animal

Director + Creative Director

2017 - 2020

Brunner

Associate Creative director

Supported the design team with social media graphics, print materials, and brand guideline development

2013 - 2017

Brunner

Associate Creative director

2013 - 2017

Brunner

Associate Creative director

Supported the design team with social media graphics, print materials, and brand guideline development

2013 - 2017

Moxie (Engauge)

Sr. Art Director

Collaborated with senior designers on brand identity projects for clients across food & beverage, tech, and retail industries

2008 - 2013

Moxie (Engauge)

Sr. Art Director

2008 - 2013

TenUnited

Jr. Art Director

Supported the design team with social media graphics, print materials, and brand guideline development

2006 - 2008

TenUnited

Jr. Art Director

2006 - 2008

TenUnited

Jr. Art Director

Supported the design team with social media graphics, print materials, and brand guideline development

2006 - 2008