Thought For Food™
More than a clever play on words, it’s the thinking we’ve been doing for over 40 years
WHO WE ARE
We are an independent advertising agency with a huge appetite for all things food. This has been our focus since we opened our doors in 1976. And we’ve supported this dynamic industry ever since. Food is what we know and do best. And whether we’re connecting consumers to products or operators to manufacturers, the food industry will always be our delicious passion and expertise.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
We are committed to being good humans. Not perfect. But always striving to do the right thing. We make it a priority to never stop learning, growing or trying to make ourselves better. And we won’t ever shy away from making tough decisions or reflecting on the choices we’ve already made. Instead, we will do our best to be accountable, transparent and take action to better serve our clients, each other and the world around us.
Nice People Rule
Our smiles are genuine. Our smarts are earned.
Our egos never had a chance.
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Alexandra Reese Account Supervisor
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Alison Lindeland SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
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Amie Hylton Senior Creative Producer
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Amy Dalrymple Front End Developer
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Ann Strong VP, DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES, MS, PARTNER
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Anna Braun VP, NEW BUSINESS + OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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Beth Kinney Creative Director
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Brenda Leis Studio Artist
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Brenda Turner Senior Project Manager
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Brian Garnell Video Editor
Cinematographer
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Caitlin Scanlon Director of Content Marketing
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Catherine Smalley Management Supervisor
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Chef Dan Follese Culinary Specialist
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Christine Barinka Senior Account Executive
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Deb Ellis Director of Administration
Photographer
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Delores Director of In-Animation
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Don Mullen Digital Media Specialist
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Emma Peacha Digital Marketing Manager
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Emma Trout Account Executive
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Erin Denham VP, Management Supervisor, Partner
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Frank Costantino VP, Group Account Director
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Jake Kluskowski Senior Writer
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Janelle Wedoe Receptionist
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John Schneider VP, Digital + Strategic Planning
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Justin Wolocko Creative Director
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Kate Ziemann Account Executive
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Katherine Plueger VP, Strategy + Insights
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Kelly Dufour Account Supervisor
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Kelly Rambow Senior Visual
UX Designer
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Lanie Melbye Account Supervisor
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Lizzie Klann Media Planner
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Mary Fiedler Billing Manager
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Matt McKenzie Creative Director
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Mike Alberts SVP Consumer Products Group, Partner
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Morgan Loecke Junior Digital Project Manager
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Muriel Bartelme Kreske VP, Executive Creative Director, Partner
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Nick Reif Copywriter
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Nicole Kaspberbauer Senior Digital Art Director
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Nicole Simmons VP Consumer Products Group
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Patrick Dupont Senior Art Director
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Pete Bakanowski Creative Director
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Phil Lee President, Partner
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Sandri Dekker SVP, Digital Director, Partner
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Sasha Charon Director of Accounting
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Shelly Karau Accounting Assistant
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Stacy Grubish VP, Management Supervisor, Partner
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Tess Pillay Account Supervisor
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Tim Glovatsky EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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Tivi Hartzheim Senior Project Manager
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Toby Cerqua Front End Developer
Designer
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Wallace Alexander Studio Artist
Work and Play
Are Good Buds
We make sure fun is a big part
of everything we do.
Culture
Mysterious Gene Rator Sends Box of Adrenaline
Our team members received a “little zap for the soul” to keep us going – a customized playlist, remote speaker, @seriousjam, sweatbands and a whole bunch of energizing goodies.
Culture
Sweet Corgi Cannoli made bad choices at our St. Paddy’s Day Festivities
Others did their best to help their short-legged friend, but to no avail. She was blotto. No doubt Noli didn’t feel so hot the next day. Some corgis never learn.
Culture
St. Paddy’s Day was magically delicious
Hanging out in the JTM parking lot and sharing a few drinks and snacks with beloved coworkers who may be wearin’ o’ the green!
Community Involvement
BRINGING OUR EXPERTISE TO THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD START-UP SPACE
Launched in 2018, we partner with MN Cup and Grow North, awarding $25,000 of in-kind advertising services to propel start-up brands forward
Our resident chicken
Global Frozen Foods
SUPPORTING BIPOC-OWNED FOOD START UP HOYO
Our $25K in-kind award will focus on brand positioning, package design and retail sales materials.
