Keith brings his experience creating designs that have been shown coast to coast to help A.D. deliver the most for our clients. Keith’s work style that of his football heroes — he prepares for the next project like Peyton and, if the game clock is down to the last few seconds on a rush job, he channels his inner Elway for a fourth quarter comeback.
How Keith Got Here:
A creative take on the playbook.
Guess who’s back, back again. Kally’s back, tell a friend! Ten years later, Kally returns with her ten years of A.D. experience and developed, trusting relationships. With four kids, two dogs, a love bird and many hats to wear at A.D. - Kally enjoys her much needed tropical time. You’ll find Kally making waves, swimming against the tide and walking on sunshine...or laying in it.
How Kally Got Here:
Riding the Wave.
To experience Dillon’s work is to know his heart, because there’s a piece of it in everything he does. By infusing a thoughtful and personal touch into every project, Dillon’s creations stand out as meaningful and effective. Dillon draws inspiration from quality time spent with his growing family, and is always dreaming up new ideas to transform into reality.
How Dillon got here:
B-Rolling with it
Jenn doesn’t need a path to follow - she creates her own. Whether kicking up mud riding side-by-sides through the mountains or cruising down the lake on the boat, Jenn’s love for the great outdoors is now a perpetual adventure enjoyed by her whole family. Combine that with her fierce eye for design and detailed project management skills and you’ve got an Associate Creative Director that never misses her mark.
How Jenn Got Here:
Blazed her own trail.
Before starting A.D. Creative in 1985, Eric’s life was a mix of Road House, A River Runs Through It and Caddy Shack. So, he knows his stuff about serving, casting and driving (the right message). He’ll 86 the bad ideas, reel in the good ones and never need a mulligan to get the win.
How Eric Got Here:
Invented it.
An artist doesn’t just create beauty, they bring it out in others - and that’s exactly what makes Dennette a master. An accountant by trade, she balances out her data and numbers side with painting, drawing, and photography. As expressive as she is supportive, Dennette finds joy in creating as well as in championing others.
How Dennette Got Here:
By designing her own scenic route.
Paige is a Billings native who is all about the 4-0-6. Although she loves to travel, her heart truly lies in repping her hometown. Whether hitting up local shops for sustainable treasures or brunching at the latest eco-friendly hot spot, Paige isn’t just spotting the trends - she’s setting them. She’s green, she’s clean, and she’s here to propel A.D. to hip new heights.
How Paige Got Here:
With the smallest carbon footprint.
Annie doesn’t have to seek out excitement - she BRINGS it. The kind of gal who can turn a spotlight into a disco ball with the snap of a finger, Annie bypasses the boring and finds adventure in the unexpected. The digital world has been Annie’s most exhilarating exploit yet, and she conquers it armed with an appetite for excellence and an eye for the exceptional.
How Annie Got Here:
By making the ordinary exciting.
Not many agencies have an Olympian on the payroll, but A.D. does! Rick’s mad hockey skills landed him a spot on Billings’ Senior Olympic hockey team. At work, he plays to where the puck is going to be, always aware of the end goal. And, as head lightbulb changer, he’s as familiar with a Stanley screwdriver as he is the Stanley Cup.
How Rick Got Here:
By keeping his stick on the ice.
John is our compass, navigating AD through ever-changing times with a perspective that can only be obtained through experience. John has seen it all - from global recessions to economic upswings, from grass-roots start-ups to corporate conglomerates, from business as usual to a pandemic-driven shutdown. Through four decades in the agency business John has charted a route to successfully traverse any and all frontiers.
How John Got Here:
By facing true north.
Unstoppable. Uncatchable. Unparalleled. Noah is faster than the speed of light, and just as bright. As a record-holding track and cross-country runner, Noah is all about putting in the work and seeing results. A.D. is lucky to have this trilingual Kenyan native on our team, because Noah is always going that extra mile.
How Noah Got Here:
Faster than everyone else.
From the icy confines of a crab boat in Alaska, to the cliff walls above whitewater rapids, to the claustrophobic warmth of an efficiency apartment in SoCal, Gregor definitely took the scenic route to AD. Along the way, he built a portfolio of amazing photography and design. He’s always searching out the backroads where the real adventure is, never settling for the easy route.
How Gregor Got Here:
The sweetest car in the lot.
From books to movies, Maddie loves a storybook ending. And, fortunately for you, having a hopeless romantic on the A.D. team has its perks! After all, who doesn’t seek a happily ever after? When Maddie’s not curating social media content for your next glass slipper moment, she can be found creating niche Spotify playlists, binge-reading a new series, or spending time outdoors in true fairy tale fashion.
How Maddie Got Here:
Once Upon a Time...
Whether serving his community, rooting on his beloved Cornhuskers, or guiding the group of leaders he’s built at AD, Matthew is all about teamwork. He knows there are no shortcuts to success, that you’ve got to start from the ground up and put in the work. Matthew’s done the heavy lifting, and now he’s dedicated to fostering greatness in the next generation.
How Matthew Got Here:
By being a team player.
Being a Cubs fan says a lot about you. You’re loyal even during the down times. You’re cautiously optimistic. You’re used to being frustrated. You believe in the Billy Goat Curse. And, when the big win comes around, it’s all worth it! All that passion and angst translates into award winning design, making him our MVP.
How Kevin Got Here:
Bases loaded. Bottom of the ninth. Home run.
Developing is the name of the game for Jake. He knows more programming languages than there are mountains in Montana, and loves using his tech talent to develop ideas into reality. Jake then trades his computer for his camera and develops picture-perfect memories of his family’s mountain adventures.
How Jake Got Here:
By developing both sides of his brain to the fullest extent.
Rob has a clear roadmap for success, and he finds joy in the journey. As passionate about his work as he is about cars, Rob handpicks and mentors the best and brightest for a pit crew that wins every race by miles. Whether pursuing the need for speed in a muscle car or enjoying a leisurely Sunday with the family in a classic land yacht, Rob is a driving force for those lucky enough to ride shotgun.
How Rob Got Here:
Like a bat out of hell.
Brenna is a master in the kitchen - whether cooking, baking, or dancing in her apron! When she’s not busting a move in between batches of baked goods, Brenna is broadening her horizons both literally and figuratively: she loves to travel and learn about the world’s most desirable destinations. Her curiosity for what goes on behind the scenes translates to her career, and becoming well-versed in our clients’ varied industries means she’s poised to present the most comprehensive and individualized solutions.
How Brenna Got Here:
By looking behind the curtain.
Vu really rides the range, but not on a horse. With career experience spanning from healthcare to trucking to law - and hobbies from playing speed chess to playing the ukulele - Vu’s breadth of knowledge is more vast than Montana. A true renaissance man in business and in life, Vu is an indispensable member of the AD Team.
How Vu Got Here:
By navigating all available routes - and creating a few new ones.
Amy’s passport is as full as her resume! An Ireland native, over the last decade Amy has studied and worked in Scotland, New York City, Tennessee, Minneapolis, and now she and her family call Montana home. As well-rounded as she is well-traveled, Amy treasures the relationships she builds with her clients while helping conceptualize their creative design needs.
How Amy Got Here:
The long way!