You could say I'm a comedy guy. I'm a graduate of The Second City and was on two iO West house sketch teams. I've directed lots of sketches, some of which are well loved. Before directing commercials, I acted in them (for big brands like Apple and Nike). I love working with actors because I speak their langauge.

I like infusing comedy into every little corner of the commercials I direct. Everyone on set from cast to crew brings incredible ideas when they know they'll be heard.

My philosophy is simple: preparation plus flexibility creates successful productions. When the director has a rock solid understanding of the spot's tone, emotional arc, and messaging, key decisions become easy and fun to make.

When I'm not directing, you can find me cooking, golfing, and translating Japanese.

One wall of my office is dedicated to frames from movies that have had a big influence on me as a director. Check it out below: