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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- Account Services
- Accounting
- Administration
- Creative
- Culinary
- Digital/Social
- Media
- Production
- Strategy & Insights
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Alexandra Reese Account Supervisor
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Amie Hylton Senior Creative Producer
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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/Experiential Manager
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Brian Garnell Video Editor
Cinematographer
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Cassie Boehm Senior Account Executive
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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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Diana Kriesel Studio Artist
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Erin Denham VP, Management Supervisor, Partner
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Frank Costantino VP, Group Account Director
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Hayley Wheeler Account Coordinator
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Jake Kluskowski Senior Writer
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Janelle Wedoe Receptionist
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Jordan Melz Account Coordinator
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Julianna Fennacy Senior Account Executive
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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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Lanie Melbye Account Supervisor
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Lauren Jansen Account Executive
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Laurie Christen VP, Media Director
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Lizzie Klann Media Planner
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Marie Finch Account Coordinator
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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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Muriel Bartelme Kreske VP, Executive Creative Director, Partner
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Nick Reif Copywriter
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Nicole Anderson 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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Sasha Charon Director of Accounting
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Shelly Karau Senior Accountant
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Stacy Grubish VP, Management Supervisor, Partner
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Tess Pillay Management Supervisor
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Tim Glovatsky STRATEGIC ADVISOR
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Tivi Hartzheim Senior Project/Studio Manager
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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.