Who was a big influence in your career?
My first boss, Mindee Nodvin. Taught me everything from how to best do a creative brief to selling the best work.
What was “your finest moment,” the thing you’re most proud of?
Winning a Gold Lion for one of my Los Angeles Dodgers campaigns. It’s fun to do great work, even more fun to get recognized for it.
What was your most embarrassing moment in this business?
Getting called “City Boy” by a bus boy at an Outback Steakhouse in Vero Beach, FL.
What attracted you to Santy?
The agency’s values line up with mine. I believe in great work that gets results for clients. I believe in finding the most interesting and unexpected way to communicate on behalf of my client. And when I interviewed here, I realized that I would be working with a bunch of people who really believed the same thing. It made the decision pretty easy.
What driving career goals do you still have?
I want to be like Dan Santy.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about advertising?
Sometimes we make what we do too complicated.
What talent do you wish you had?
I wish I could play a musical instrument. Guitar would be fine.
If you had to live on a desert island, what would you miss most?
Conversation.
What are your plans for after advertising?
A little travel, a little tequila, a little carne asada.
Is there any food that helps you think more creatively?
Mambas.
What frustrates you the most?
Missing episodes of 24.
What’s your point of view about politics?
Don’t talk politics with clients. Or Val.
What was growing up like for you?
Just like everyone else. Some days were good, some not-so-good. And I broke a bone or two.
What do you for a good time when you’re not working?
Volleyball, golf, hang out with friends.
What is your theme song?
“Fill my cup” – Gomez
