




Principal / Agency Director


Hot wings delivery guy. Soooo valuable. Where do they even come from?
Acting is not my strength. But, when I do, I prefer to be the bad boy!
I'm not saying my friends and I actually tried to beam anyone up, but we researched what it would take.
Forgetting my wallet. It was like Fast Times At Ridgemont High, but worse (I was wearing a corduroy suit.)

Business Manager


A hawk. They're one of my favorite animals to watch. I always feel like good luck is around when I see one (I'm very superstitious). I want to be high above the ground with the resources to quickly head south without relying on airlines.
Way too much. Apparently I need to watch Dumb & Dumber because I'm missing out on something; you should always trust your instincts (I relearn that one weekly); the character of Woodstock was going to be a girl but was changed at the last minute to male.
"W," huh? Maybe an easier letter next time? Cartoon: Woodstock, Snoopy's little bird buddy. Actor: Denzel Washington. He's nice to watch if you know what I mean. Band: little from which to choose. Wham? Not going there.

Director of Account Services


I'm 6'7" with the afro.
Shark fishing. Unfortunately, I don't often do it here in Wisconsin.
I ate sheep tongue soup in the Bahamas.
That I could scrub off my freckles with a washcloth
Venison sausage (served with lettuce, Miracle Whip, and fresh white bread that sticks to the roof of your mouth ... mmmm).

Account Strategist


1) Hobo knife. 2) English-to-Mermaid dictionary. 3) Fine silk ascot that can double as a loincloth depending on humidity and humility.
Definitely the future. Backward time travel is only for Terminators and troublemakers.
Enough puffer fish sushi to kill a whale. I love to try new foods, and I loathe electric chairs, gallows, lethal injections, and firing squads.
Assuming that I can move around inside the book like Gumby, I pick The Bible. Where else can you explore the whole of time, from the dawn of creation until the end of days? Not even George R. R. Martin writes on that kind of scale!

Account Services Manager


I wouldn't call it a collection, but I do keep every greeting card I receive (birthday, Christmas, etc). There is something about the handwriting of your loved ones that I can't part with.
People who eat and breathe. Okay I should probably clarify, when I can hear people chewing or hear them breathing.
Penguins, they show up to every occasion over dressed.
My Dad. He has an answer or explanation for every question. Is he always correct or do I just believe him because he is my Dad? Well, that is open for conversation.
I feel like I should under promise over deliver on this one, so I am going to say 5.

AE/Brand Strategist


Anyone that knows me knows that I love to laugh and love making others laugh as well. Perhaps the people I enjoy making laugh the most are my children. This week both of my kids were sick and not feeling too great. Despite being under the weather, my son Owen was able to crank out some belly laughs for me. I don’t know why making weird faces at him always gets a giggle, maybe I’m odd looking to him… Whatever the reason, their laughter is the best sound in the world and laughing with my kids is always a fun time for me.
The sweetest gift I ever received? I have a few that come to mind, but a trip to Chicago, a ticket to the band Muse and a marriage proposal take the cake!
The person I would want to get drinks with always changes. Currently, I would love to sip a drink with Sir Ken Robinson. I recently watched his Ted talk on how the educational system is stifling creativity. Given he is a leader in the development of innovation and creativity, I would love to pick his brain on how I can best foster the talents my children have and how I can stay on my A-game as it relates to developing creative solutions for work and home.
ONE song? I love all, OK most, kinds of music so I really can’t narrow it down to one. If I think back to my tapes and Walkman… yes, I’m aging myself… I was listening to Bobby Brown, Alice in Chains, Queen, Madonna, Fine Young Cannibals, Van Halen, Sting… So, to pick one song I will go to the song I’m currently obsessed with which is Reapers by Muse. Check back with me in a week or two. It will be different!

Account Executive


In Mexico or Bonaire scuba diving and laying on the beach with a margarita in hand and some great friends.
There were so many memorable movies growing up I can't pick just one! Die Hard, Top Gun, A Few Good Men, Full Metal Jacket, Goonies, The Breakfast Club, The Lost Boys, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman. The list goes on.
We need an invention that can eliminate the need for all keys, because I can never seem to find them in the black hole of every handbag. Maybe a phone app or a chip we can implant on our bodies and program in new access codes as needed.
Christmas. There's nothing like the glow of Christmas lights at night and shopping for friends and family. I have a habit of buying in twos...one for the gift, and another for myself :)

Account Executive


Pinning my dream kitchen and browsing PetFinder.com for my next mistake.
Reasons to travel to Banff National Park in Canada. That, or the different types of meals you can make with shredded cheese as the primary ingredient.
Wine, although maybe not "the best" but definitely "the better".
I'm commonly referred to as "The Queen of Snacks". I make them, I eat them, I love them.

Traffic Manager


Serendipity. It is "the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way." I love the idea of a happy accident. Also, "Serendipity" is one of my favorite movies. Now, I have to try that New Glarus fruit beer.
Spiders, clowns, and people in mascot costumes are NOT terrifying. Please face these fears now so your adult self doesn’t have to be tortured.
Now, that sounds dangerous! If there’s one thing I’ve learned from time travel films, it’s that you should not change how anything happened in history. Just one simple change—the bagel I choose for breakfast—could have huge repercussions on the future! I’ll keep my life the way it is, thank you.

Director of Digital Marketing


Not exactly a random skill, but I would really like to be more mechanically inclined. Incredibly awesome ninja skills are cool but not as practical.
I consider myself a 7 on the funny scale. My wife would probably rate me a 3. She doesn't see situational humor the same way I do. But, on the bright side, I now know never to make fun of anything to do with her getting ready to go out, driving, clothes, paint color selections, cleanliness, handwriting, decision making, friends and family, favorite movies, childhood, the newly acquainted "yooper" accent, wait ... she's not going to see this, is she?
George Washington ... well, him or Jimmy Buffett. Wide spectrum, I know. If you would've asked me two years ago, I would have said the cast of Jersey Shore. I think I better just stop talking now.

Digital Marketing Specialist


Geography, especially 5th grade. It sparked my desire to travel to all five Great Lakes, 50 states (and their capitals), seven continents, and 200+ countries. So far, I've ventured to a couple countries and most of the states, but I have a long way to go. Mr. Ford would be proud.
Chipotle burrito bowl with a side of chips and guacamole. According to the seats of my car, they aren't as grab-and-go as I thought.
I like to look at snow. From inside a warm home. Wrapped up on a cozy couch. While drinking a Cabernet Sauvignon. I call it "Winter Winebernation."
Cooking. Recipes are a great start, but I love to get creative and make them my own. Right now, I'm on a Brussels sprouts kick. Seriously! Sauté some with bacon, garlic, and shallots. Drool, drool.

Social Media Specialist


I'm a Monica. I love to cook and I tend to like things on the neat and tidy side of the cleanliness spectrum.
Friends and family would label me a pop culture enthusiast, but pop culture obsessive is more accurate. I binge watch like a professional.
Seated in front of a double Almond Joy latte at Luna Cafe.
I took a BuzzFeed quiz from 2014 that said I'm a Shiba Inu, but I'm most like the majestic giant panda. Clumsy, gentle, and prone to eating 14 hours a day if there's nothing else going on.

Paid Digital Media Specialist


Do Pixar movies count? I'd have to say "The Incredibles. I've definitely teamed up with a lot of heroic people in my life so far, and they've helped me become more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses.
I'm gonna have to declare this one a tie! For pure comfort food, nothing can beat my mom's chicken soup. But since that's not always an option, you can never go wrong with a good chicken tikka masala, or a pulled pork sandwich, or tacos de tripa, or...hrmm. This is a hard question!
Usually I try to have the attitude of "I'll try anything twice". Then I remembered the time I took a shot of Malört. I will definitely never drink Malört again. To say it has a "unique" taste would be an understatement.
I spontaneously decided to fly to Denver for a weekend to catch a Bassnectar show. Flew out Friday night and flew back Sunday evening. My first time flying alone. I was probably only in Denver for about 36 hours and I was still dead tired on Monday morning. It was totally worth it though.

Director of Public Relations


Margarita—brick oven style with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Speaking of food, heaven to me is a place where I could eat all of the delicious food I want and never gain a pound. Oh, and in heaven there's no housework. And, no alarm clocks!
My 1-year-old daughter is just starting to talk. Lately her favorite thing is to make animal sounds. At random moments she'll look at you and yell, "Moo!" "Quack!" or "Baa!"
As a PR girl, it' s got to be "Scandal." I'd love to hang out with Olivia Pope for a week, go shopping, drink fine wine, and go behind the scenes at the White House.

Public Relations Manager


Don’t. Stop. Belieeevin’!”
These people are crazy … just like me!
My husband/partner in crime and my “fur-babies” (kitties Chuck and Daphne).
Does it make me a bad person if I say “yes” with lots of exclamation points? [Answering “yes” doesn’t make you a bad person, Chloe, but using multiple exclamation points does.]

Public Relations Specialist


I've always wanted to learn how to surf, so that would definitely be at the top of my list. However, I have zero coordination so it would be a very short lived "Point Break" phase (minus the bank robbery, of course).
Is winking considered a skill? Because I can't wink and it's rather embarrassing.
You, Me & Caffeine
I'd consider myself a Lab: fun, friendly and potentially a bit gullible, but also persistent and down-right stubborn when it comes time to work.

Public Relations Account Coordinator


I like to write out any lists or “To Dos” that I have. It’s a great feeling to be able to check or cross off a task on my list.
Listening to a good Spotify playlist while getting ready or driving to work! It definitely helps me get psyched for the day ahead. (Coffee also helps, too!)
My family, my friends and potatoes.
"You proved not only to the world, but yourself that you could handle this."

Director of Content Marketing


It was Ben Folds at Summerfest. His plane was delayed, and a huge crowd was waiting and waiting after the opening act ended. It was so packed people were standing sideways on bleachers. Then just before I started throwing elbows as claustrophobia got the best of me - Ben hit the stage and put on a really fun show.
The opportunity to be a dad to my sons, because it allows me to keep playing with squirt guns, action figures and Legos.
Cognitive Surplus, by Clay Shirky. It's about how technology is helping people create things and change the world in collaboration with each other. I also can't neglect to mention the impact Where the Wild Things Are has had on my life.
The best parties you forget the next morning. My son had a pretty sweet 6th birthday party though. He got a metal detector. Now I have a metal detector too.
Bank robbery - so I could put together a crew of unsavory characters.

Content Marketing Specialist


Alan Jackson or Taylor Swift. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, right?
Skydiving! There's this feeling you the second you roll out of a plane that pairs with an extreme stomach-dropping sensation. As I was falling through the air (and my mouth was blubbering around from the intense speed of the air), I was once again reminded how extraordinary life is.
Would I do it again? ...Some day!
My husband and I enjoy nature and being outdoors. With that being said, I would love to go "glamping" in a treehouse in a secluded forest or national park. Maybe Alaska or Canada!
I love the feeling after reading a great book that feels as if it were written precisely for me. It's the right book at the right time in my life. And with the ebbs and flows of life come different authors who speak to me — which is why I do not have a specific favorite author!

Content Marketing Analyst


Adventure of all kinds, whether urban or at national parks. I love new experiences and environments, especially when I can share them with my family and friends.
My analytical side says 1980, to invest in Apple’s IPO. That’s about a 35000% ROI! My creative side says sometime historical, like the American Revolution. It would be so amazing to see a world-impacting event play out in real time.
A day hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon where we had to jump across chasms and hug the cliff walls in places. Found out later that trail was under repair… oops!
3 wishes in 10 years, absolutely. As they say, “be careful what you wish for,” and 10 years would give me plenty of time to come up with the best wishes. Those sneaky genies…

Senior Creative Director


Googling
St. Lucia
80's Music Videos (ex: Duran Duran)
Mandate that everyone has to love football, drink Moscow Mules, and talk really fast.

Creative Director


My relationship with roller coasters has been kind of up and down over the years.
March, because the weather is like a roller coaster.
Coaster-Man! (protector of fine table surfaces)
Pulled into the girl's driveway and remembered that my car didn't have reverse. After nervously going to the door, meeting her dad, etc., we leave. I start the car, put it in neutral, leave the driver's door open, grab the front bumper and start to push. This is a big car, so it takes a bit of rocking. As I slowly push it down the drive, I look up and see her dad watching from the picture window, arms crossed, very unhappy. Great way to impress the old man.

Copywriter / Asst. Creative Director


My friend and I call it the "Cemetery Prank." On a dark night, I drive my girlfriend to the cemetery and park the car. After a few uncomfortable minutes, my buddy, wearing a spooky mask and trench coat, sits up from a gravesite and walks toward the car. Obviously, much hilarity ensues, as well as looking for a new girlfriend.
"Hot Rocks" double album by The Rolling Stones. The first of many vinyl purchases, and I still have the record. Paper route money well spent.
A coworker and group of friends were hitting my favorite bar because it had a great offering of craft beers. Although I couldn't meet them out, I did buy the group of 12 their first round, which I had already pre-paid with the bartender earlier in the week.

Art Director


Definitely a houseboat … with a paddle wheel … and a hammock. However, I don't swim well, so can I put it on wheels and tour the country that way?
How to take responsibility for your actions. Wow. Writing that made me feel really old.
Always a painful question, but here they are in no particular order: Weezer, "Blue Album"—Released the year I spent every possible hour snowboarding, this album never fails to put a smile on my face. Death Cab for Cutie, "Plans"—This one has the song we played at our wedding, so it’ll always hold a special place for me. Fugazi, "13 Songs"—These days I actually gravitate toward their later albums, but I can't deny the record that got me started.

Art Director/Designer


I would have to choose Rancho Cucamonga because it's ridiculously fun to say out loud.
The hiphop-opotamus. Because his lyrics are bottomless.
May contain nuts.
Live Well. Laugh Often. Love Much. (with a hint of paprika)
I am terrified of overexuberant clowns, dead-eyed great white sharks, and ice cream truck calliope music. And to boot, I am especially afraid of shark-riding clowns who love to whistle ice cream truck calliope music. I don't want to talk about this anymore.

Director of Publications


Sense of humor, adventurousness, and loyalty. You'd think only a dog could have all three. But, I found the man who possesses the trifecta!
A black jaguar. And, I would walk it everyday. Why? Because it's bad-ass, that's why.
1994 during Spring Break, Daytona Beach, Florida. I'm not at liberty to discuss any other events that transpired that week.
The sounds I hear walking through the woods up north on a breezy fall day.
A singing voice. Ask me to sing, and you'll wish I had that gift, too.

Sr. Graphic Designer


It would definitely have to involve beer and sailing around the world. I would sail to new lands and learn as much as I could about different beer and brewing styles from brewmasters. Then, steal their secrets for my own beer.
The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. The bay completely empties out every day leaving fishing boats "dry docked." It was crazy to see huge boats resting on land. One day, we rented kayaks and paddled in caves and stuff. We left when the tide was coming in but stayed out too long, and the bay started to empty. We ended up having to hike the kayaks though a foot of muck to shore, it was worth it though.

Graphic Designer


Warning. I am a total sap. When my husband, Cody, and I first started dating, it was right around the time when I was graduating college. I had begged my sister to fly back from Denver to attend my graduation, but she said she just couldn't swing it. Well, Cody knew how important it was for me to have my sister at my graduation, so he called her up, never having met her, and helped arrange for her to surprise me! Bonus: Cody and my sister ended up being insta-friends!
Pronunciation. My biggest stickler: PUMPKIN. An M + P does not = N... it's not 'punkin' [I want to hurl thinking about it.]
Shopping for clothes or ordering something new at a restaurant is as spontaneous as I get. No apologies for my need to plan and organize excessively.
I'd theatrically comment on how the salad of spring greens, arugula, and roach is just delectable!
Lizard. If I must. A gecko wouldn't be terrible to look at. I could probably even justify making it an Instagram sensation.

Graphic Designer


Not going to lie, I feel I was a bit ahead of my time, but Seinfeld was and still is my favorite show. I understood about 50% of the humor when it was originally on air (I was probably 12 when I was tuning in), but watching the reruns now, that show was absolute gold, Jerry. Gold!
I'd be a superhero hybrid of Thor and Iron Man. I mean, how much more badass could that be?
Prague is a city that has been on my bucket list forever! I love architecture, and I'd love to visit the Astronomical Clock. This clock is 600 years old and is an unbelievable feat of engineering. It's insanely beautiful.
I believe that people would say I am a great listener and really easy to talk to. I pride myself on my wholehearted approach to understand other's concerns, process the information and give honest feedback.
I could eat watermelon all day, every day. Thirsty? Grab a slice. Hungry? Eat half of the freaking melon. Yum!

Video Production Specialist


The Millennium Falcon as seen in Star Wars. Parking would be a nightmare, but I would be able to travel the galaxy so it's an acceptable compromise.
I threw a dart over my shoulder from the opposite side of a bar and hit the exact center of the bullseye. It's the closest I'll ever be to feeling like a real ninja and no one saw it. I'm not even good at darts.
The Amazing Spider-Man. Throughout my life for one reason or another I keep finding myself being assigned the nickname "Spider-Man". So this movie title is essentially one of my nicknames with "The Amazing" tagged on to the front of it.
My brother. I think the fact that we still hang out every couple days and both work in video production is pretty interesting.

Director of Technology


I'm thinking Bill Hader. He's intelligent, really likable, kinda nerdy, and never takes himself too seriously. It would certainly take someone with his caliber of creativity to turn the story of my life into something people could actually sit through for 90 minutes.
The legal term on my rap sheet would be something like "unauthorized access to computer networks." Yeah, that means "computer hacking."
Negotiating contracts+billing+finding new business+building relationships, etc. = Too many distractions taking time from doing what I love.

Sr. Web Developer


Growing a beard is not only a way to camouflage yourself better in the woods, scare small children, and keep food scraps for later. It's also a competition of which I'm the reigning champion 3 years running.
Skipping the details to protect the names of the families and fellow accomplices, let's just say that the age-old phrase was uttered: "Hold my beer. Watch this!"
Venison tenderloin and potatoes is my specialty. Unless there's a mess of panfish ready for the deep fryer. These dishes are always complemented nicely with an ice-cold beverage of choice.
I think of Red Skelton on old VHS tapes from the '60s that I used to watch at my grandparents' house when I was a kid. They were old comedy movies and were actually pretty hilarious.

Web Developer


I collect too many things! Books, playing cards, vinyl figures, Harry Potter merchandise, pictures of cats, actual cats, Hello Kitty pens, and pads of paper. My fiancé tells me I'm going to be a hoarder, but I don't believe him. I just like cute things. Oh, please don't mind the stacks of newspapers up to the ceiling!
There's an episode of Bob's Burgers called 'Dawn of the Peck' and it cracks me up every time I watch it. Linda and the kids go to a Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving while Bob sulks at home because he's not cooking dinner. Linda and the kids get chased by turkeys, everything gets awkward, and Bob introduces his afternoon whisky to his CD collection.
I could never get sick of pizza and you can make anything into a pizza! Fruit pizza, meat lovers pizza, veggie pizza, dessert pizza... *drools* I'm gonna go make a pizza now...
Yes! My fiancé and I are crazy cat people with four kitties! Two girls, MeowMeow KittyMeow and Purrry Pocket, and two boys, Sir Pounce and Ut-Oh. The girls hate the boys and the boys just want to cuddle and play (they're younger). My cats are family to me and I'm happier having them in my life. Before these four cats, I grew up with 5 others! *Disclaimer: Crazy cat lady version of Amanda will come out at any given point, especially if you are the one to mention cats. Be prepared to see lots of cat pictures!

Web Developer


Surfing. I'm over a thousand miles from the nearest ocean, so there's that. In the meantime I'd like to try building a cedar-strip canoe.
Dogs. Most of them named Molly because I'm really bad with names. It's a family trait. My name is Joe, my dad's name was Joe, and I have an older brother who's first name is Joseph. Seriously, it's embarrassing.
I can play almost any instrument with strings. It may not technically be "music," but as long as I'm having fun I call it "playing."
Reddit and Netflix. Mostly Reddit. Once I go down that rabbit hole...
Cutting back on Reddit and Netflix. That, and I love meeting new people!



Without a doubt, it's The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle. Sure this 2000 film lacked the charm of the TV series, and Rocky got all the glory. But, what a magician that moose was! Presto!
Ahhh, there was a young cow (that's a female moose, you star-spangled sissy) named Poutine. Her coat was softer than a Saskatoon sunset. Her eyes were more lovely than a Thunder Bay lake. Her hoofs were ... well, you get the idea. Anyway, I never did ask her to the Moose Lodge Ball. I was painfully shy back then.
Years ago, founders of the great country up north decided to name it. Every letter of the alphabet was put into a hat, drawn at random, and announced aloud. First letter: "C, aye?" Second letter was selected: "N, aye?" And, the third: "D, aye?"
Ohhhh, yeah. The northern Canadian wilderness was peaceful and magnificent; a typical day up in those parts. Then, BOOM! A shot rang out, and everything changed. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my current surroundings. But, I didn't even have a chance to use Canada's legendary health care system.
Duh.


Coconut Porter
by City Lights Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI
We tapped this special keg just before solstice, which marks the beginning of what we call “porter season.” This dark coconut porter isn’t a heavy bruiser; it’s sweet, smooth, and flavorful. C’mon over for a sampling; it won’t last long!

SPACE
news flash:
It IS possible to stay serious about our clients’ performance and enjoy the process. Element believes in working hard, implementing a true team approach, and focusing on marketing executions that coordinate with a client’s sales efforts. If that includes some laughs, ping pong, and Wisconsin craft beer, so much the better.