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:
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” – Will Rogers
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to own a 7/11 for the free candy
Jodi Dwyer
Senior Vice President, Business Process & Integration
Favorite Quote:
“Sometimes the unknown is the greatest place for opportunity” – Unknown
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I always like the idea of being a Formula 1 driver, but soon discovered that perhaps my driving skills wouldn’t quote get me there.
