Jeff brings 16 years of advertising experience to the agency he founded. As Creative Director, Jeff is responsible for the agency’s overall creative product and agency vision. Jeff oversees the entire project process, from strategy to conception to production, working closely with clients, and JDG’s account and creative staff. He inspires his team to develop smart, well-designed advertising and collateral materials that help meet client goals.

Before founding JDG, Jeff worked as an Art Director at Redstone Communications in Omaha, NE and at William Bass Advertising Agency in Sioux City, IA. While at Redstone, Jeff worked on the Verizon Wireless, Cingular, eMarkets, DTN, Hallmark and Hawkins Construction accounts. During his 7 years at Bass Advertising, Jeff utilized his award winning design skills for such clients as First Federal Savings Bank, Dahlgren Seeds, the City of Sioux City, International Pipe Machinery Corporation and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

Over the years, Jeff has been honored with many awards for his work from the American Advertising Federation. In addition to winning multiple Silver and Gold Addys, he has also won Best of Show and been named Ad Person of the Year. Jeff’s creative has also received national recognition by HOW, Print and Graphic Design USA magazines.

Since moving his agency to Sioux City, Jeff has been very involved with the Sioux City Advertising Federation, serving as president 2005-2006. Jeff has also volunteered his time and expertise to Fridays on the Promenade, the Sioux City Community Theatre, Sioux City Growth Organization, and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff holds an Associates degree in Graphic Design from Western Iowa Tech
Community College. He is a member of the American Advertising Federation,
AIGA and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.