I had the privilege of working alongside Tug as a creative partner when we were both learning the business and then grew up together as advertising creatives. As a creative, he was thorough in his approach, exhaustive in his craft, and detail-oriented in his execution.

In seeing him become the ECD he has become, he has put in the time to learn strong management skills, allocating resources in a manner that served his client's interests to their fullest while being responsible to his agency. Tug is one of a kind. He is a person I would trust to come into a room, listen, speak his mind, and then direct the work in a very meaningful, creative, and effective manner.

Oh, and he’s a blast to work with.

Having worked with Tug several times over the last 25 years, I can confidently say that he is a rare breed of creative. The flow of creative ideas from this guy is non stop, as is the kindness and genuine care he has for his team. No one has more passion or enthusiasm for this crazy business we all work in. As a writer, he helped me hone my craft and push my ideas further. As a leader, he showed how powerful two little words can be: Rock On!

I've never worked with someone who has as much energy as Tug. He bring a spark and an energy that can lighten up even the heaviest situations. His ability to manage upwards and downwards while staying honest and empathetic is second to none. And he's never above rolling up his sleeves to get a job done or make a concept shine. And, if you need a hot take on Star Wars, the Muppets, or any other pop culture niche, he's got you covered.