Our People
How the X well-crafted happens.
Our people are at the core of everything we do. We are a diverse team of creatives, strategists, craftspeople, producers, and trusted partners. However, our diversity goes beyond roles and responsibilities. We believe in equity, inclusion and empowering our people to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It is how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that celebrates our employees.
Together, we are a proud, energetic group driven to create meaningful, shared experiences between brands and people.
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Our Team
What Unites Us
Our Values
Passion
is Paramount – We love what we do, take pride in doing it and celebrate what we accomplish.
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Always Be CURIOUS – We explore the possibilities, discover innovative solutions, and learn from experience.
We>Me
Collaboration and transparent communication creates our best work.
Trust
is Earned – We are defined by our actions and held accountable to our co-workers, clients, and outcomes.
Respect
is Given – We understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the perspective and actions of others.
Where We Draw The Line
71% Dogs Lovers
29% Cat Lovers
49% Play Air Guitar
51% Play Air Drums
47% Early Birds
53% Night Owls
56% Love Pancakes
44% Loves Waffles
59% Ninjas
41% Pirates
Our Leaders
Leaders need to have vision, be accountable and, most importantly, empower others to succeed. This is what our leadership aspire to every day.
Favorite Quote:
“If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice-cream.” – Steve Jobs
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Believe it or not I wanted to be Waiter / Bartender – Always loved the fact they interacted with people all the time and that I got tips based on my service. Being around food a lot seemed very appealing too
Jared Pollacco
Chief Executive Officer
Favorite Quote:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A cartoonist for Disney
Shana Carr
Chief Operating Officer
Favorite Quote:
“There is no limit to what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.” ― John Wooden
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to play third base for the New York Mets.
Mike Bauman
Chief Financial Officer
Favorite Quote:
“Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring: ‘How to Build a Boat.’” – Steven Wright
What did you want to be when you grew up?
College Professor
James C. Morris
Executive Vice President, Growth
Favorite Quote:
“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A celebrity chef. I love gathering with family and friends for a wonderful home-cooked meal – and someone else would do the dishes if I was a celebrity chef.
Christine Cenicola
Senior Vice President, People & Culture
Favorite Quote:
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Einstein
What did you want to be when you grew up?
NBA player
Erik McKinney
Senior Vice President, Creative & Strategy
Favorite Quote:
“They might be right.” – handwritten note taped to Bill Bernbach’s desk
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A headline writer for The Sun
Jon Gowar
Senior Vice President, Client Services
Favorite Quote:
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” – Amy Poehler
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an Archeologist, working on dinosaur dig sites, Egyptian pyramids and burial sites.
Jennifer Beindorf
Senior Vice President, Client Services
Favorite Quote:
“Our role is to ignite the imagination and open people’s eyes to new possibilities.” – Steve Jobs
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Architect
Matt Mongoven
Senior Vice President, Client Services
Favorite Quote:
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
What did you want to be when you grew up?
An Entertainer
Frank Verrilli
Senior Vice President, New Business Development
Favorite Quote:
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Someone who is helping people and contributing positively to the world.
Kimberly Coakley
Senior Director, Human Resources
Favorite Quote:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Archaeologist
Matthew Grant
Vice President, Live + Digital Production & Technology
Favorite Quote:
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen Covey
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Architect
Stephen Mapes
Vice President, Healthcare Strategy & Planning
Favorite Quote:
“If you want your children to listen, try talking softly to someone else.” – Ann Landers
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Pediatrician
Heather Griffin
Vice President, Marketing
Favorite Quote:
“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take.”― Wayne Gretzky
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Every Canadian boy’s dream was to be an NHL hockey player and play for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Chad Helmer
Vice President, Operations
Favorite Quote:
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A Doctor
