WE LIVE AND BREATHE THIS STUFF.
We're a tight-knit team who work and play together. Our personalities vary drastically, making a unique—and super fun—mix.
A Glance At Our Team Leaders
Darren Vorel
Darren is a multi-platform artist, and the Executive Art Director at CCI. A master of the microphone with 22 years in music, he’s also a paintbrush, digital, audio, and print connoisseur. He’s the man who rode alongside the band to capture all the social media content covering the Plain White T’s 2018 Summer Tour. He's also heavily and happily immersed in the Chicago art scene.
Jess Piet
Jess is the Creative Director who loves a good branding makeover. She’s a blogger turned copywriter, who transitioned into multi-platform content curation with her teams at Jim Beam and McDonald’s. When she’s not zooming around producing projects, you can find her in a standstill at the spa.
Lindsay Wade
Lindsay was born to put her powers as Senior Copywriter and Social Specialist to good use. In her 8 years of leading content marketing strategy and planning at CCI, she’s also put it to work in her volunteer efforts as social media coordinator at Chicago Animal Care and Control. This one is a prodigious organizer. And a world-saver.
Juan Landi
Juan is our Senior Graphic Designer who dominates graphics. He specializes in 2D and 3D graphics that turn the content he puts his hands—or mouse—on into an experience. Getting him out of his seat is tough because he won’t stop researching the latest design techniques. And when he’s not doing that, he’s playing video games for more inspiration.
Mark Bando
Mark is a sharp Account Director, and a champ on the tennis court. He has worked in advertising for 33 years, many of which were spent selling media at The Daily Herald. This experience has led to efficiency and excellence when it comes to buying it. Mark earned his office title as the Sugar Sheriff—because no sweet gets past him.