Mike is a former Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland where he served as the co-creative chief for the agency's cornerstone Nike Account from 2000 – 2006. During his tenure, W+K Portland amassed more awards then any other agency in the United States. W+K Portland was Agency of the Year two times in this tenure.
While at W+K, Mike managed creative development for Nike in the US, Latin America and Europe. Mike's work on Lance Armstrong's "Yellow Band" project helped raise over $50 million dollars for his charity LiveStrong. Almost three years later, the yellow band is still on the wrists of millions of people.
Mike has been recognized throughout his career for creative excellence. He has won numerous awards at The Cannes International Advertising Festival (including the Grand Prix 2001), D&AD, The One Show, Art Directors Club, Clios and CA amongst others. Mike won an Emmy in 2004.
In 2002, Details magazine ranked Mike 30th in their "50 Most Influential Men Under 40" issue.
Mike is now a Partner and Executive Creative Director at Anomaly in NYC.
