Our obsession is creating brand experiences that "Make It Personal."

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Chief Executive Officer

Co-Chief Creative Officer

Co-Chief Creative Office

EVP, Head of Strategy

EVP, Head of Account Management

EVP, Head of Media, Data & Analytics

Chief Growth Officer

 EVP, Head of Connected Experiences​

EVP, Head of LC Public Relations

 Chief Financial  & Operating Officer

EVP, Head of Human Resources

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Anthony has operated at the center of creativity, data and technology for over 30 years, driving growth for some of the world’s most iconic, award-winning brands. He was named to Campaign’s Digital 40 Over 40 list in recognition of a career rooted in digital marketing innovation. He’s the former CEO at BBH NY, US Chief of Client Services at R/GA, and President of Wunderman Thompson’s Midwest region. Anthony graduated from NYU, where he pursued the unlikely combination of studio art, marketing, and Division III basketball.

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Creativity and advertising have come second nature to Pat having grown up the son of an advertising icon. While honing his craft over the past two decades, Pat’s experiences cover a diverse array of clients including the ASPCA, Acuity Insurance, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the Milwaukee Bucks, Northwestern Medicine, Vienna Beef, AstraZeneca, among others. His work has been featured in the One Show, Webby’s, Addy’s, Effie Awards, and advertising textbooks.

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Through his 20 years in the family business, Jon’s learned that a vast knowledge of useless trivia combined with a strategic insight can be a very powerful thing. As co-leader of the Laughlin Constable creative department, Jon looks to inspire and create award winning work that works for his clients. He has had the privilege to work on a variety of businesses over his career from automotive, healthcare, CPG, motor sports, food and beer. Jon’s work has been recognized both nationally and locally amongst his peers. 

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With over 25 years of agency experience, Katy is an intuitive seeker of human truths to inspire personal experiences that build brands. Prior to joining LC, her client roster included McDonald’s, Gatorade, Tropicana, SpaghettiOs, Suave, Nespresso, Nesquik, Kraft/Mondelez and SC Johnson’s Glade, Oust, Raid, OFF!, and Mr. Muscle. Her roles in FCB’s Global Leadership Program, SC Johnson’s Innovation Team and LC’s Leadership Development Program have helped shape Katy’s personalized and collaborative approach to leading the strategy team.

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Chief Strategy Officer

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Amy brings almost 20 years of marketing experience to the clients and teams she leads. Throughout her career, she’s driven both agency and client-side business growth, and honed her expertise in brand strategy, integrated planning, demand generation, strategic leadership and operational management. Clients and brands she’s represented include AutoZone, Lowe’s, ConAgra, Michelin, Bel Brands, Fortune Brands Innovations, Carbonite and Northwestern Medicine. Her team’s work has been recognized by The Effie Awards, Cannes, The One Show, D&AD, and Campaign’s Power of Purpose.

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EVP, Head of Client Engagement

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Vanessa believes the most effective way to reach an audience is by delivering content in a personal context.  This means balancing data-driven insights with creativity.  Prior to LC, Vanessa spent much of her 27-year career with HavasMedia working with heritage brands, such as Reynolds and Hefty, where she helped shift the brand to a fully integrated, digital-forward model.  She also supported the Effie-winning launch of the Valspar Paint Brand and gained deep retail roots managing media strategy for Sears Holdings.

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EVP, Head of Media & Data Analytics

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Paul has over 30 years of agency experience leading digital transformation and growth for brands like Schick, Kohler, Perdue Farms, Kellogg’s, Master Lock, Northwestern Medicine, Generac, AstraZeneca and Bridgestone/Firestone. His career has been recognized by Campaign's Digital 40 over 40, he served on the 4A's Creative Technology & Innovation committee and has had opinions and ideas published on platforms such as AdAge, Adweek, and Campaign.

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Chief Growth Officer 

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For the past 20 years, Alex has connected brands at the intersection of technical and creative innovation. He has helped introduce world-impacting digital products and services for privately held to Fortune 50 companies including United Airlines, Northern Trust, Chase Bank, FedEx, Kraft/Mondelez, Walgreens Boots Alliance, YMCA of America, Kellogg’s, and many more. His work has won Gold at the Clios and has been shortlisted at Cannes and featured in the NFL Super Bowl.

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EVP, Head of Connected Experiences

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Kris's mantra is "Think like a client and offer creative PR solutions." This approach has served her throughout her 30-year PR career in representing everything from international corporations to regional organizations, including Vienna Beef, UScellular, MillerCoors, Fram, Improv, Silverspot Theaters, Cirque du Soleil, Master Lock and many others. Kris earned her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is certified in crisis communications. Previously, she helped start and lead a PR/government affairs firm, and worked in media and government. Kris is regularly featured as a thought leader through her award-winning work.

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Rome lives by two mantras: Leave everything you touch better than you found it, and if you’re not having fun with your colleagues or clients, you’re most likely missing out on some awesome moments.  With this notion in mind, by engaging truly happy employees, Rome looks to enact operational and business enhancements to continue evolving our ability to provide innovative and effective work for our clients.

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CFO & COO

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With over 25 years of impressive HR management experience, Allison came to LC from WPP/Wunderman Thompson where she spent 7 years as Head of Global HR. Allison is a true pro with deep expertise in every aspect of the human resource craft, having helped agencies navigate through nearly every stage of growth and development. Her calm, steady and confident demeanor truly makes her the definition of approachable, and Allison prides herself on knowing each and every Griffin on a personal basis.

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SVP, Head of People & Culture

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A 30-year veteran of the ad industry, Vincent has led world-class production and content teams for global agencies and iconic client brands. Not only does he have a proven track record of developing new production models to deliver cost effective content at scale, his work has been awarded multiple Cannes Gold Lions, Effies, One Show Pencils and Clios for brands including SC Johnson, Coca-Cola, Allstate and Samsung. Vincent also brings vast experience in the automotive category through his work with GM, GMC, Buick and RAM.

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