Most recently, Charles spent his days as SVP, Media leading the Walton Isaacson media practice. With a passion for culture, Charles has focused on multicultural marketing for much of the last decade. Prior to WI, Charles served as VP, Digital Lead at Burrell Communications and held leadership roles at Digitas, OMD and Starcom. When he is not in the (virtual) office, he works as an Actor, Producer and Visual Artist.ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Charles has over two decades of ad agency experience primarily serving as the strategic media and marketing lead for big brands such as Kellogg’s, LEGO, Quaker, Sara Lee and Whirlpool among others. Most recently, in his role as SVP, Media, Charles led the Walton Isaacson media practice. With a passion for culture and developing big ideas that move business, Charles captained a team that drove impact for notable clients like Lexus, NYPD and American Airlines just to name a few. Prior to WI, Charles was the VP, Digital Lead at Burrell Communications where he had oversight of the agency's digital practice. While primarily focused on McDonald's, he touched all clients including but not limited to Toyota, Walmart and Comcast. He has expertise in the planning and activation of digital, traditional and social media. He is recognized as a digital thought leader in all aspects of the space from the media to the message to measurement. Much of the last decade, he's focused on multicultural marketing and making it mainstream. Some of his honors include Media Week’s Media Plan of the Year and Media Post’s Creative Media Award.ARTISTAccomplished painter with large scope of work. Heavily influenced by Picasso, pieces lean towards abstract and mix cubism, modern and pop art. Charles'​ artwork once displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago – at the age of ten.More info: www.charlesartgallery.comACTOR + PRODUCERSAG-AFTRA eligible actor represented by Actors Talent Group. Known for a variety of theater credits along with roles in countless independent and short films as well as the Bollywood blockbuster Dhoom 3. Extensive training at such institutions as Act One Studios, the Annoyance, Boston University, Chicago Acting Studio, iO Chicago and the Second City.Experienced producer on the other side of the camera with credits in TV and film projects as well as advertising and branded content productions. His work has earned numerous advertising awards and an Emmy nomination.More info at: www.charlesras.com, www.imdb.me/charlesrasFollow Charles on Twitter or Instagram: @charlesras