ABOUT JOE

Art Director, Designer, Dad

I’ve been a designer ever since I got busted for doodling Spider-Man on a spelling test in third grade.

Undeterred, I carried that same “why not?” attitude to Murray State University, where I studied fine art and graphic design. I later attended the VCU Brandcenter, earning a Master’s Degree in Communication and Art Direction, and developing a love of marrying words and pictures together.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with design and advertising agencies including The Martin Agency, Ogilvy, Moxie, Bohan, 160over90, and The Weaponry. My work typically involves drawing things, telling stories, and building brands. From time to time, this has resulted in some awards.

I now run a small business with my wife and kids, who play vital roles across the operation, whether they’ve officially agreed to or not. Together, we make things, solve problems, and attempt to appear organized while doing so. It’s a collaborative effort.

EXPERIENCE

The Weaponry
ACD/Art Director (5/20 – Present)

160over90
CD/Design (8/19 – 4/20)

iostudio
ACD/Art Director (11/18 – 7/19)

Bohan
ACD/Art Director (10/15 – 11/18)

Freelance
Senior Art Director (3/15 – 10/15)

Moxie
Senior Art Director (3/10 – 2/15)

Ogilvy & Mather
Art Director (7/06 – 7/09)

The Martin Agency
Art Director/Freelance (1/06 – 3/06)

Ogilvy & Mather
Art Director/Intern (6/05 – 8/05)

TMP Woldwide
Designer (7/02 – 2/04)

Scoppechio (formerly Creative Alliance)
Art Director/Intern, (6/01 – 8/01)

EDUCATION

VCU Brandcenter
Master's, Art Direction, 2006

Murray State University
B.S. in Graphic Design, 2001

EDUCATION

Communication Arts
Print Magazine
Grand Clio Design
Gold Clio Env. Design
One Show Gold
One Show Merit
One Show Scholarship
Bronze Effie
ADDYS Judge's Choice
Gold ADDYS
Silver ADDYS