Taking Saint Mary's to the Next Level
When I started at Saint Mary's, our collateral was good, but it wasn't great. I spent my first year getting our toolbox filled up (we...
How I Work
My strengths lie in my concepting. I have a lot of ideas when a project is presented to me. The first thing I do is I just think. I bang...
How Do You Stand Out in a Crowd?
That's what I ask myself every day. The higher ed world is ultra competitive and Saint Mary's is competing for the same students as...
Engaging a Teen Audience
One of the challenges I face at Saint Mary's is engaging a wide variety of teenage age groups. We start our communications to Sophomores...
Giving 100%
I say it all the time because I live it. I teach it to my kids so they will live it. All we can ask of each other is to give 100%. When...
Design Gold!
When I first started designing after college, I worked for the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Publications Designer. My first boss handed...
Sports, Sports, Sports!
I LOVE SPORTS! I admit it, I love sports, and I get the thrill of working with our Athletic Department at Saint Mary's. Our teams are...
Getting Their Attention
In higher ed, everyone is doing the same thing and it's my job as the Director of Creative Services to figure out how to stand out in the...
Sometimes You Just Have to Work Fast!
My oldest daughter called me up one day last Fall and said, "Dad! I need a beer label design fast! My boss brews beer on the side and...
Because Sometimes Something Just Makes You Happy
This was taken by my son's friend during their incredible Senior Nordic Ski season. It's just 4 teammates who happen to be great friends...