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Mark Gross
Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer
Chad Broude
Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer
Megan Lally
Managing Partner
Louis Slotkin
Managing Partner
Kaley Lambeth
Account Director, PartnerMark Gross
Co-Founder, Chief Creative OfficerOne of Business Insider’s Top 25 Most Creative People In Advertising, Mark’s work is recognized around the world. He was formerly Executive Creative Director at DDB Chicago where he led Bud Light, Mars Wrigley, Capital One and other iconic brands. His most notable work includes Bud Light’s “Real Men Of Genius” which is the most awarded radio campaign in history. In addition to being one of the few ad men honored with an Emmy Award, Mark has also delivered five #1 spots on the USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter, including this year’s “Groundhog Day” for Jeep. Mark was recently honored as one of Adweek’s Creative Top 100. Fun Fact: he grew up in a “plumbing supply family.”
Chad Broude
Co-Founder, Chief Creative OfficerPrior to founding Highdive, Chad earned the position of DDB Chicago’s youngest creative director. His work has been awarded at almost every major show. His most notable work at DDB included creating State Farm’s “Discount Double Check” campaign with Aaron Rodgers and Capital One’s March Madness partnership with the scene-stealing Charles Barkley. Chad is responsible for the acclaimed work Highdive has done on behalf of Jeep including the fully-integrated, 360 “Summer of Jeep” 2019 campaign with Jeremy Renner and this year’s USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter winner “Groundhog Day.” Chad was recently honored as one of Adweek’s Creative Top 100.
Megan Lally
Managing PartnerWhen it comes to cutting through nonsense, identifying the core issue and formulating a plan to solve it, Megan is unrivaled. She puts this invaluable skill to use for both clients and Highdive every day. Megan got her start on the client side and brought that perspective to lead successful teams at DDB and Leo Burnett. From beer to banking and running shoes to real estate, Megan’s work has led to award-winning creative for Jeep, Rocket Mortgage, Bud Light, State Farm, Donate Life America, Allstate and Fifth Third Bank. In addition to her client leadership role, Megan is Highdive’s maestro, orchestrating thinking and action to ensure we perform at our best for our clients. She was recently honored as one of AdAge’s “40 Under 40.”
Louis Slotkin
Managing PartnerLouis is best known for successfully leading progressive teams through times of change. In the words of one of his clients, “Louis often sees things others don’t.” It’s not mentalism. Louis just loves helping companies and people better understand their inner workings. Previously as EVP at Leo Burnett, Louis led the Invesco, Fifth Third Bank and Kraft Heinz businesses. His business acumen and marketing savvy have helped catapult Highdive’s organic and new business growth. Perhaps because he’s fluent in French or maybe because he’s willing to try anything once, you’d be hard pressed to find someone more passionate about finding communications solutions to marketing problems.
Kaley Lambeth
Account Director, PartnerKaley is most excited when she is blazing trails and tackling client’s next-to-impossible business challenges. From her work on Jeep and Ram Trucks – everything from Super Bowl spots to social posts – to private banking for Fifth Third Private Bank, Kaley has consistently demonstrated her ability to challenge convention, forge innovative partnerships and drive performance. Kaley was christened Account Savant by one of her clients and has contributed immeasurably to Highdive’s success.


Riley Duggan
Agency Operations Director
Lindsay Vetter
Senior Producer
Casey Stern
Creative Director, Copywriter
Sarah Wickman
Account Director
Lyndsay Klebba
Account Supervisor
Pat Burke
Group Creative Director
Jorge Pomareda
Creative Director, Art Director
Jen Passaniti
Head of Production, Executive ProducerRiley Duggan
Agency Operations DirectorLindsay Vetter
Senior ProducerCasey Stern
Creative Director, CopywriterSarah Wickman
Account DirectorLyndsay Klebba
Account SupervisorPat Burke
Group Creative DirectorJorge Pomareda
Creative Director, Art DirectorJen Passaniti
Head of Production, Executive ProducerNot a ballerina. Not an astronaut. From a very young age, Jen dreamed of being a producer. She began realizing her dream in production at Leo Burnett and then it flourished across top Chicago agencies where she has had the chance to work with countless A-list directors and production companies. Jen has delivered high-quality fully-integrated campaigns at every budget level. Such expertise led her to often be called upon as a cost consultant, guiding clients to the best, most efficient results. Jen has produced work for Jeep, Nintendo, Kimberly Clark, State Farm and Kellogg’s. Her Super Bowl work includes Michelob Ultra and our much-heralded “Groundhog Day” for Jeep and “Comfortable” for Rocket Mortgage in the 2020 Super Bowl.


Rachel Grimmett
Senior Account Executive
Kelley Beaman
Director of Business Affairs
Kristen Schneider
Senior Account Executive
Ben Gritton
Finance Director
Philipe Diao
Creative Director, Art Director
Aaron Cathey
Creative Director, Copywriter
Julie Merkin
Account Director
Nathan Monteith
Group Creative DirectorRachel Grimmett
Senior Account ExecutiveKelley Beaman
Director of Business AffairsKristen Schneider
Senior Account ExecutiveBen Gritton
Finance DirectorPhilipe Diao
Creative Director, Art DirectorAaron Cathey
Creative Director, CopywriterJulie Merkin
Account DirectorNathan Monteith
Group Creative Director

Chip Kelly
Creative Director, Copywtiter
Melody To
Account Director
Tim Flemke
Junior Copywriter
Alec Jankowski
Creative Director, Copywriter
Jerry Pavelka
Information Technology Director
Kate Giroux
Assistant Account Executive
Kamerin Elsasser
Producer
C.J. Nielsen
Group Account DirectorChip Kelly
Creative Director, CopywtiterMelody To
Account DirectorTim Flemke
Junior CopywriterAlec Jankowski
Creative Director, CopywriterJerry Pavelka
Information Technology DirectorKate Giroux
Assistant Account ExecutiveKamerin Elsasser
ProducerC.J. Nielsen
Group Account Director

Adam Battista
Executive Producer
Frank Vigilione
Copywriter
Will St. Clair
Executive Producer
Annie Paganini
Production Business Manager
Gaby Strnad
Art Director
Natalie Kush
Account Director
Lori Sylvester
Production Designer
Erin Nedelman
Art DirectorAdam Battista
Executive ProducerFrank Vigilione
CopywriterWill St. Clair
Executive ProducerAnnie Paganini
Production Business ManagerGaby Strnad
Art DirectorNatalie Kush
Account DirectorLori Sylvester
Production DesignerErin Nedelman
Art Director

Kevin Passolt
Account Director
Isabel Long
Head of Growth
Katie Bero
Creative Director, Copywriter
Brian Culp
Creative Director, Art Director
Nick Strzelecki
Senior Financial Analyst
Alex Zamiar
Creative Director
Jonathan Richman
Creative Director
Sydney Cohen
Art DirectorKevin Passolt
Account DirectorIsabel Long
Head of GrowthKatie Bero
Creative Director, CopywriterBrian Culp
Creative Director, Art DirectorNick Strzelecki
Senior Financial AnalystAlex Zamiar
Creative DirectorJonathan Richman
Creative DirectorSydney Cohen
Art Director

Beatriz Vianna
Assistant Account Executive
David McCradden
Creative Director, Art Director
Jordan Fishel
Copywriter
Audrey Yin
Assistant Account Executive
Samantha Moriarty
Senior Account Executive
Becca Sita
Executive Producer, 1986
Kevin Brown
Creative Resource Director
Tais Gusmao
Chief Financial OfficerBeatriz Vianna
Assistant Account ExecutiveDavid McCradden
Creative Director, Art DirectorJordan Fishel
CopywriterAudrey Yin
Assistant Account ExecutiveSamantha Moriarty
Senior Account ExecutiveBecca Sita
Executive Producer, 1986Kevin Brown
Creative Resource DirectorTais Gusmao
Chief Financial Officer

Kristin Woodke
Group Account Director
Katie Binder
Head of Talent
Abby Merhar
Associate Producer
Danielle Pallardy
Account Director
Megan Peirona
Account Executive
Chris Rose
Creative Director
Pat Seidel
Creative Director
Jamie Lazaroff
Senior Account ExecutiveKristin Woodke
Group Account DirectorKatie Binder
Head of TalentAbby Merhar
Associate ProducerDanielle Pallardy
Account DirectorMegan Peirona
Account ExecutiveChris Rose
Creative DirectorPat Seidel
Creative DirectorJamie Lazaroff
Senior Account Executive

Nicole Becker
HR Manager
Joanna Peltier
Senior Business Manager
Rebecca Wilson
Senior Designer
Carlos Bretel
Multicultural Creative Director
Joann Njeri
Social Media / Community Management Coordinator
Erin Wong
Group Strategy DirectorNicole Becker
HR ManagerJoanna Peltier
Senior Business ManagerRebecca Wilson
Senior DesignerCarlos Bretel
Multicultural Creative DirectorJoann Njeri
Social Media / Community Management CoordinatorErin Wong
Group Strategy Director

Elaine Kalvelage
Creative DirectorElaine Kalvelage
Creative Director