
Professional Experience
My career has taken me across a range of industries and markets, each one refining my skills and strengthening the creative, strategic, and leadership abilities that define my work today.
Director of Brand Development
Centrifuge Brand Marketing | La Grange, IL
February 2021 to September 2025
Partnered with global industrial manufacturers to develop and execute integrated brand and marketing strategies that built stronger positioning, expanded market reach, and supported revenue growth. Blended creative storytelling with data-driven insights to engage customers and deliver measurable business impact.
Vice President, Marketing & Brand Development
Intelliflo (formerly Portfolio Pathway) | Warrenville, IL
July 2018 to August 2020
Established the company’s first in-house marketing and creative department and spearheaded a strategic corporate marketing alliance with Invesco’s digital wealth management group. Directed the full scope of B2B integrated marketing strategy across all products and services, with a focus on building brand credibility, thought leadership, and driving new client growth. Collaborated with the CEO and executive team to set marketing budgets, align business goals, and support sales initiatives through impactful programs, campaigns, and resources.
Director of Creative & Marketing
Epiq (formerly Hyperion Global Partners) | Sugar Land, TX
November 2016 to July 2018
Led the company’s marketing, creative, and research initiatives, providing strategic vision and operational leadership across branding, communications, and advisory programs. Directed the development and delivery of thought leadership and research work products, ensuring alignment with client needs and business growth objectives.
Creative Director
HBR Consulting/Thomson Reuters | Chicago, IL
November 1996 to October 2016
Responsible for creation and growth of internal and client-facing creative/marketing department, overseeing brand development, user-focused design, interactive media, event planning, marketing strategy, and PR initiatives. Functioned as both creative visionary and strategic consultant to Fortune 500 companies and legal clients.
Creative Director
Tribune Media Services | Chicago, IL
July 1994 to November 1996
Revitalized and expanded Tribune Media Services’ internal creative and marketing capabilities, establishing a culture of innovation and collaboration. Spearheaded the creation of the company’s first interactive/web-based development department, aligning creative services with emerging digital opportunities. Oversaw marketing and creative production across print, trade show, and digital platforms, working closely with talent and syndicated content creators.

★★★★★
“Brian possesses an ethusiasm that is as infectious as it is rare in a world overwhelmed by metrics. He has never lost the wonder of a kid who found solace in comics, which made working for him and with him so valuable.”
Christopher O’Connor, Esq.
B2B Strategist