DyslexicWriter

Some things you should probably know about me.

I’m capable of catching a line drive with my face. Proven when I was eight.

I have ADD, Dyslexia and probably something else that went undiagnosed as a child. But I didn’t let that stop me from a career in advertising, creating successful campaigns and winning some awards along the way.

While working at Leo Burnett, JWT and freelancing, I learned quite a bit about the craft of advertising—from coupon and banner ads to app development and global campaigns.

Some clients I’ve created work for include: Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Delta Air Lines, Gateway, General Motors, Illinois Tourism, Kraft, Nestle, Nintendo, P&G and Miller Brewing.

I’m bald, white and Jewish like my hero Seth Godin.

I have a beautiful, caring wife who I met in high school. She is my best friend and the love of my life. (It’s not corny if you mean it, dammit.) We have three awesome boys. They are smarter, funnier and more interesting than me. And I love them with all my heart.

I’m passionate about creating great work where storytelling meets technology in unprecedented ways. And then going home to hang out with my family, so I can do it again the next day.

Some things you probably shouldn’t know about me.

I’m capable of catching a line drive with my face. Well, the ball hit my face and fell into my glove.

I have ADD, Dyslexia and probably something else that went undiagnosed by this eccentric, bearded gentleman who had massive eyebrows—think Wilford Brimley with three moustaches, two above his eyes. I used to see Dr. Stache Brows every Thursday when I was in my teens.

It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties that I realized my trifecta of learning disabilities were gifts, allowing me to see the world differently than the other sheep. This ultimately led me into advertising.

While working at Leo Burnett, J. Walter Thompson and freelancing, I persevered in creative environments that, at times, could be likened to Siberian Elk in the midst of Rutting Season.

I’m bald, white and Jewish like my hero Seth Godin, most Hollywood producers, and many Wall Street hedge-fund managers. But I’m adopted. So my shaved head makes me look more like a Skinhead than an accountant. Not the best look for Temple on the High Holidays.

I’m passionate about creating great work, and believe my work should speak for itself. Some does. Much of it, not nearly as much as I’d like yet. You might see that as a shortcoming. I see it as honesty.

The future is about being open, genuine and true to who you are. The same goes for brands.

With much gratitude, Gary