Jon has impacted greatly on every prestigious agency he has worked for over his long career as a creative and producer. Consistently delivering award winning creative and integrated content and experiences for world famous and emerging brands. He is passionate about curating best-in-class creative resources, talent and production partners. With his vast production experience across all media, Jon is quick to solve, plan and execute complex assignments, he is about making it happen with the creative bar set at its highest level. Having managed both creative and production departments, Jon’s unique leadership and experience provides smart strategic approaches, leveraging budgets, media, etc. delivering more for less. Jon’s achievements include a long list of honors, including Cannes, Clio, One Show, Andy, Manny and CA and Archive magazine awards. His extensive career has included agencies such as with GSW, JWT, Scali McCabe Sloves. 

Nicholas Capanear - Executive Craft Director - Intouch Group

Jon was my creative partner at GSW NY for 10 years. We made a lot of great work together and it was fun doing it. I don’t think there are many Jon type skill sets in healthcare advertising at least in my experience. As a former creative director himself, Jon blends a highly selective craftsman’s level taste with acute understanding of the production process and then wraps that up in expert negotiation skills. Jon is the real deal as far as producers go and also a good friend. Highly recommended. 

Bruce Rooke - Former Chief Creative Officer - GSW & JWT Detroit

Jon is the much-needed “Optic Nerve” of an agency; creating that crucial connection between “the eye” (design, production, look) and “the brain” (the strategically-driven big idea.) Agencies are well-versed in turning great-to-good, thinking that selling the client on a great idea is the ultimate success, and then letting the victory shrink (vs. grow) with predictable ham-fisted production. Jon has an eye for what an idea needs in order to play on the big stage; CGI or illustration, illustration or photography, film or animation, VR or AR, and then discovers the smartest way to get it done. He challenges himself, he challenges the creatives, he challenges production companies to constantly raise our art. (Yes, there can still be art in this business.) I have seen him elevate automotive and elevate healthcare work and elevate those around him to bigger and better jobs.

Christine Bringez - SVP Director of Design - Evoke Giant

Jon is one of the best producers around, and is the man you want to travel the world with! He has endless knowledge of production and art, and an incredible eye. Also, he has a unique ability to source talent and forge connections in a way that seems effortless, but certainly is not. Every campaign I worked on with him at GSW was elevated far beyond my expectations through his creativity and relentless pursuit of perfection. Beyond all of that he is incredibly fun and knows how to enjoy life. He has definitely made me a better creative just by working with him.

Michael Bonilla - SVP Executive Creative Director - Klick

I was lucky enough to have worked with Jon during my time at GSW. Jon established my definition of what a great producer is. I continue to use this definition when discussing the relationship between production and creative. Having Jon as a partner – where 'ego' gets thrown out the door and there is mutual ownership of that idea – was like being able to work with two hands. It was the moment when I wasn't working with Jon when my definition of an ideal production partner was created – it felt like I lost my right arm and was at a disadvantage. A producer should make you feel like anything is possible. Jon is a pro's pro, has the sharpest eye and quickest mind, and every single person that he interacts with loves him. Jon made me a better creative and a better person. If you have the chance to work with Jon, take it.

Kirby Cobb - VP Associate Creative Director - GSW LA

Jon is a joy to work with. His years in the industry have given him an impressive bank of knowledge and list of relationships that is hard to rival in the industry. He makes every production fun and does his part to not only produce beautiful work, but to make sure the creatives are supported and the clients are happy. I would jump at the opportunity to work with Jon again if I had chance!