“Shawn is a high creative in the truest sense. A conceptual thinker and creative problem solver, he’s an intensely talented guy who’s also very humble and relatable. Shawn works best in an idea-generation role and is highly skilled in developing creative strategy. He is well-versed at expressing his creativity in both written and visual language. I’ve been fortunate enough to work in the trenches with Shawn for over a decade. He’s a pro’s pro and a great human. If you’re looking to craft great work, I highly recommend adding Shawn to your team.”

— Jeff Tolle, Chief Creative Officer at Idea Ranch

“Shawn is an exceptional creative partner who understands even the most complex briefs, executing them with stunning attention to detail. His visionary work has been instrumental in crafting our brand's ethos, ensuring our consumers know who we are and what we stand for. Whether tackling strategic opportunities or getting hands-on with tactical executions, no project is too big or too small for Shawn. Any company would be in great hands with his expertise and dedication."

— Zac Fox, Brand Marketer at Under Armour

“Having known and worked with Shawn for 10+ years, shoulder to shoulder (quite literally as we shared the same desk at one point in our stripe-earning days), I can tell you with no hesitation he's the guy you want in your corner. An articulate big thinker, and big idea seeker, Shawn is a rare breed of smarts, creative and intention. Grab the opportunity to work with him, as I feel lucky as hell just to know him.”

— Garrett Fresh, Creative Director at Idea Ranch

“I worked with Shawn first as a colleague and later as a client, and there's nobody I trust more to develop thoughtful, creative, and strategic marketing and communications. In the same way that good marketing meets people where they are, Shawn approaches each task, campaign, and client with an inquisitive mind and a disarming warmth that puts you immediately at ease. Sure he brings an impressive breadth of expertise and experience, but more importantly he is an incredible listener. He understands there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to effective marketing, and he will work tirelessly to help you exceed your goals and expectations. Five stars, no notes.”

— Kate Webb, Creative partner & copywriter at SHS (now Signal Theory)

“Working with Shawn is always an incredible experience We've teamed up on several projects across multiple agencies and for various freelance clients, and Shawn totally rocked it every time. He genuinely cares about everything he does. Whether it's the work, the team, or the impact, Shawn puts his heart into it all. His strong leadership, innovative ideas, collaborative spirit, and solution-oriented mindset make every project successful. Shawn's prowess across digital, video, and creative experiences is truly impressive. If you're looking for creativity and enthusiasm, Shawn's your guy.

— Kristjan Olson, Product Management Lead at Mondo Robot

“From energy to banking to healthcare to aerospace, I’ve had the privilege of working with Shawn on a myriad of big creative initiatives. Shawn is a true category chameleon who makes it his mission to understand the ask, help define the strategy, get to know the audiences, markets and channels, and then generate original, creative messages across all platforms that engage the viewer in on-brand, on-message, on-strategy ways. On many occasions, I’ve seen Shawn take a shared vision, own it, and muscle it across the finish line, sometimes with relentless tenacity of his will alone. And the results shine bright. I cannot wait to work with him again someday. You shouldn’t wait either.”

— Stephen Hobson, Writer & Creative Director

“Shawn possesses a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of client needs and their market, and a great gift for storytelling. He thrives in a collaborative work environment and delivers outstanding results for multi-billion dollar clients on tight timelines.”

— Kevin Waggoner, Senior Account Director at Idea Ranch

“As CD, Shawn led the branding work for our new product launch - and the work was 10/10. His creativity created a strong market position and made us gain immediate traction with prospects. That type of thinking helped us reach faster penetration and drove conversions beyond expectations.”

— Greg Standifer, Marketing Manager at Invista (Koch)

“Shawn is the type of creative that always has a solid vision and impeccable taste. Making something "cool" can be tricky to pull off in a genuine way but Shawn manages to do it with an ease that speaks to his many years of agency and production experience."

— Jason Hopkins, Associate Creative Director at Idea Ranch

“I had the pleasure of working with Shawn for over a decade within the agency world, collaborating on numerous projects and clients within different industries. Throughout our time together, Shawn consistently demonstrated a high level of creative prowess and strategic acumen, ultimately elevating our work to a national quality level. Our clients trusted Shawn's judgment and creativity, knowing that he would always deliver results that exceeded their expectations.

Beyond his technical expertise, his invaluable guidance extended past just the creative-side, crossing into other departments within our walls including myself in account services. His advice and counsel will be missed and undoubtedly be appreciated by any future partners. Proud to call him a mentor and friend.”

— Ashley Spahn, Senior Account Director at Idea Ranch