Chris is a creative leader, with over a decade of experience in print, digital, immersive, innovative and social design. He's a maker, strategist, collaborator and doer. Currently he is a Senior Artist at Hallmark Cards in the Visual Studios where he creates visual assets for internal creative product partners across the company. Throughout his career, he’s led groups of creatives in mentorship programs, consumer need driven projects, innovative branded content, immersive workshops, and community events. In his previous role as a production designer, he developed his lettering skillset in a creative mentorship program that turned into a full time career. He is active in improving Hallmark’s global creative future by leading the Creative Mentorship Program and investing in other creatives the same way he was. Chris is also active in the design community, leading lettering workshops, speaking at events and volunteering with AIGA|KC. He lives with his wife and two kids in a Kansas City mid-century fixer upper that’s almost fixed.