Brian Kristofek
Brian Kristofek
Brian Kristofek
Brian is an award-winning brand and creative marketer who has worked with world-class brands like Procter & Gamble, Corona, Disney, Subway, Hilton Worldwide, Polaris, Starbucks, Google, Tyson, New Balance, AT&T and Sony. Most of his experience is on the agency side. He managed a $250MM collection of consumer, shopper and hospitality agencies at Advantage Solutions comprised of Upshot, Six Speed, Sunflower Group, Eventus, Halverson Group, IN Connected, Edge, and the Marlin Network. The majority of his career was at the helm of Upshot, a full-service creative brand marketing agency in Chicago. Brian’s 30 years of brand marketing and agency experience gives him real-world perspective as well as proven tools and methodologies spanning brand positioning and all aspects of activation. Brian resides in Louisville Kentucky and has been an avid cyclist his entire life. He and his wife, Elizabeth have two wonderful daughters, Genevieve and Lilah. And a dog named Zoe.
Jamie Feldheim
Brian Kristofek
Brian Kristofek
Jamie is a seasoned creative mind with a passion for bringing brands to life through innovative design and strategic creative direction. With over two decades of experience in the marketing and advertising industry, Jamie's journey began on Chicago's North Side and has led him to his current home in Louisville, Kentucky. Jamie's career has been shaped by his time spent cultivating creativity and honing his skills at Upshot, where he grew alongside the agency, contributing to its success and reputation for excellence. From crafting creative campaigns and leading creative teams for top brands like Miller Lite, Corona, New Balance, Grubhub, Twin Spires, and Phocus to launching startup brands into the market like Clear Cut Hero and Levo Energy + Focus, Jamie's work has consistently captivated audiences and earned industry recognition. When he is not creating, Jamie balances life with a hard HIIT workout with his wife Amy and relaxing at home with his dog Sniffy.
Ross Park
Brian Kristofek
Ross Park
Ross Park has over 20 years’ experience in the marketing and advertising industry working with Fortune 500 companies on Integrated marketing initiatives for both established, new-to-market and startup brands. He has worked with at&t, Frito Lay, Office Depot, Anheuser Busch, Gillette, Unilever, Beam Suntory, Kraft, Pet Food Express, Wherehouse Bev Co and Constellation brands. His award-winning work is created to drive both brand awareness into conversion opportunities through integrated marketing efforts. Ross has spent his career working in all facets of marketing, from brand building, shopper marketing, national retail, digital/social, experiential all the way to sponsorship. With the goal of building a holistic marketing perspective to bring brands forth to the world. He focuses on brand storytelling and the ability to connect with audiences across target segments.
When not conquering consumer databases, Ross can be found playing Legos with his 3 kiddos, educating them on music, outside running on the trail or trying to catch a show. Which happens more and more rarely with 3 kids. So, this has been replaced with Spotify and kitchen dance parties with the family. Still great.
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