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With Taylor Johnson & Olesker since: 1998
Proudest TJO moment: About three months into my job at Taylor Johnson, Deborah handed me a note recognizing me for my dedication and the work I was turning out. At that moment, I felt like I had finally figured out what I was supposed to be doing. Nine years later, my name is on the door, and I still have the note.
When I was growing up I thought I’d be a: Writer.
People around the office come to me for: The right words
People around the office avoid me for: A sympathetic ear
The best professional advice I’ve gotten has been: Family first
Favorite Chicago building: Lately I have a soft spot for Marina Towers. I think it’s underrated and so uniquely Chicago.
The worst job I ever had was: Door-to-door frozen meat salesman. That lasted two and half days.
Three words that describe me are: Perfectionist. Curious. Chicagoan.
Favorite Halloween costume: Kid Rock
I never thought I’d be: A suburbanite. I grew up in the city. It was a huge point of pride for me.
Last good book I read: Made to Stick, by Chip and Dan Heath. A great book about coming up with, spotting and communicating “sticky” ideas.
On my car stereo: Sports Talk, Tupac, Chicago’s Greatest Hits
