“I learned a great deal watching him lead an agency (and own an agency) and build and nurture a creative driven culture.
Kevin and I met way back as snot-nosed juniors in Chicago circa 2010. Since then, we have reconnected and worked as creative partners in various capacities, and I learned a great deal watching him lead an agency (and own an agency) and build and nurture a creative driven culture, win new business, and build a successful agency from the ground up. Kevin knows how to push creative, inspire teams, drive results, and make it all a bit more fun.”
— Nick Bruskewitz, Founder, We Ride at Dawn, Chief Creative Officer, KSV
“ Kevin is very focused on delivering the highest quality creative product we are capable of.
Kevin has raised the bar for the quality work KSV produces. He is also always focused on how to push client’s and the agency outside of their comfort zones to continuously innovate and ensure we are moving our clients and agency forward. Kevin isn’t afraid of the unknown and when he sees an opportunity he immediately acts.”
— Erin Fagnant, Chief Executive Officer, KSV
“ Kevin is always driving me to be my very best writer self.
Last day at KSV. For a job where I spend all day stringing together words, I’m at a loss for them right now. I have a lot of love for this agency—I’ve grown so much here, and I couldn’t have done it without the people who make it great. One I want to give a special shout out is my creative director, Kevin, for always pushing me and pursuing the best in our projects. I always feel like you genuinely care about our work, our insights, and how we can learn from it all. Thank you for always being someone I can trust and never be afraid to ask questions. 🙏✏️ #sponsoredbytostitos ”
— @heatherbetterfasterstronger, Copywriter, KSV
“ Kevin inspires me to challenge myself and my thinking!
Kevin is always a champion of the work and truly lives our belief that each project, no matter how tactical it may appear, is a strategic and creative opportunity. I appreciate his passion for the work and never settling for status quo.”
— Rachel Gage Executive Director, Client Services, KSV
One of the few things I happen to be really good at — THE WORK.
Dreaming about THE WORK. Talking about THE WORK. Creating THE WORK. Pitching THE WORK. Losing THE WORK. Winning THE WORK. Attracting the talent do THE WORK. Briefing THE WORK. Inspiring THE WORK. Shepherding THE WORK. Pushing THE WORK. Evolving THE WORK. Selling THE WORK. Defending THE WORK. Revising THE WORK. Reselling THE WORK. Telling my mom about THE WORK. Telling your mom about THE WORK. Telling anyone willing to listen about THE WORK. And that means all the teams. All the departments. All the clients. All the roles each one plays to drive the vision forward.
Places
Copywriter, FCB. Copywriter, DDB. Senior Copywriter, Trisect. Brand Creative Strategist/Writer, Hyatt Hotels. Associate Creative Director, FCBX. Senior Copywriter, J. Walter. Thompson. Creative Director, Group Creative Director, Executive Creative Director, Chief Creative Officer/Partner, KSV
Awards
Cannes. One Show. Communication Arts. Muse by Clio. Hatch. Shortys. Tellys. Webbys. National Addys.
For the robots
Seasonal Brand Campaigns Product Driven Narratives Brand Marketing Global Brand Marketing Cross-functional Collaboration Channel Partner Alignment DTC Personal Growth & Development Brand Driven Narratives & Design Technology Integration Collaboration Digital Media Campaign Creative Content Strategy Brand Awareness People Management
Brand Messaging Sustainability Brand Awareness Storytelling
Education
COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, IL – Marketing and Advertising