Mike is an Executive Creative Director at VML.
He’s an enthusiastic team builder and mentor with over fifteen years of experience creating iconic, global campaigns recognized by Cannes, the Clio Awards, the One Show, the Effie Awards, Forbes, and the New York Times for famous brands like Disney, World of Hyatt, Warner Brothers, Xfinity, Jeep, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Best Buy, Capital One, Walgreens, Intel, McDonald’s, Burger King, Domino’s, and Abbott. He’s served as juror for multiple industry shows, including the 2024 London International Awards.
And he’s very likely, right now, getting physically attacked by his two sons in Los Angeles, California.
AWARDS
Clio Gold (x2), Silver (x2), Bronze (x7)
Effie Gold (x2), Silver, Bronze
One Show Gold, Silver, Merit (x2)
Cannes Bronze (x2), Shortlist (x3)
D&AD Wood Pencil
ADC Bronze
Business Insider 30-Under-30
Communication Arts Interactive Annual
Webby Awards Nominee
Radio Mercury Finalist
FULL TIME
Executive Creative Director — VML
Group Creative Director — DDB
Creative — Crispin Porter + Bogusky
FREELANCE
Group Creative Director — Disney
Creative Director — Highdive
Creative Director — R/GA
Creative Director — Fallon
Creative — Goodby Silverstein & Partners
Creative — Deutsch LA