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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
Account Director
Lindsay Vetter
Producer
Casey Stern
Associate Creative Director, Copywriter
Sarah Wickman
Account Director
Lyndsay Klebba
Senior Account Executive
Pat Burke
Group Creative Director
Jorge Pomareda
Creative Director, Art Director
Eduardo Vea
Multicultural Creative DirectorRiley Duggan
Account DirectorLindsay Vetter
ProducerCasey Stern
Associate Creative Director, CopywriterSarah Wickman
Account DirectorLyndsay Klebba
Senior Account ExecutivePat Burke
Group Creative DirectorJorge Pomareda
Creative Director, Art DirectorEduardo Vea
Multicultural Creative Director

Jen Passaniti
Head of Production, Executive Producer
Rachel Grimmett
Account Executive
Kelley Beaman
Director of Business Affairs
Kristen Schneider
Account Executive
Ben Gritton
Finance Director
Reema Rao-Patel
Strategy Director
Philipe Diao
Associate Creative Director, Art Director
Aaron Cathey
Associate Creative Director, CopywriterJen 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
Account ExecutiveKelley Beaman
Director of Business AffairsKristen Schneider
Account ExecutiveBen Gritton
Finance DirectorReema Rao-Patel
Strategy DirectorPhilipe Diao
Associate Creative Director, Art DirectorAaron Cathey
Associate Creative Director, Copywriter

Jamie Stark
Associate Creative Director, Art Director
Julie Merkin
Account Director
Chris Powell
Associate Creative Director, Art Director
Nathan Monteith
Group Creative Director
Chip Kelly
Creative Director, Copywtiter
Jon Schultz
Strategy Director
Lois Castillo
Director of Talent & Inclusion
Melody To
Account DirectorJamie Stark
Associate Creative Director, Art DirectorJulie Merkin
Account DirectorChris Powell
Associate Creative Director, Art DirectorNathan Monteith
Group Creative DirectorChip Kelly
Creative Director, CopywtiterJon Schultz
Strategy DirectorLois Castillo
Director of Talent & InclusionMelody To
Account Director

Tim Flemke
Junior Copywriter
Alec Jankowski
Associate Creative Director, Copywriter
Kelly Maise
Account Director
Kate Giroux
Assistant Account Executive
Kamerin Elsasser
Producer
C.J. Nielsen
Group Account Director
Adam Battista
Executive Producer
Colleen Ferguson
Account ExecutiveTim Flemke
Junior CopywriterAlec Jankowski
Associate Creative Director, CopywriterKelly Maise
Account DirectorKate Giroux
Assistant Account ExecutiveKamerin Elsasser
ProducerC.J. Nielsen
Group Account DirectorAdam Battista
Executive ProducerColleen Ferguson
Account Executive