I am an animator, storyteller, and musician who is passionate about making the mundane magical. My Midwest-based boutique creative studio, Sick Picnic Media, specializes in animation, video production, and sound design. In the past 25 years, I've helped numerous global corporations and small/midsized firms bring their unique stories to life.Although I currently work with mostly corporate clients, my previous experience in the entertainment industry provides me with a fresh perspective to storytelling. Some of my past work in that space includes hosting Misguided Tours and What’s In My Pocket? as well as featured comedic performances on America’s Got Talent, The Comedy Show Show, Social Etiquette, and Pit Boss. I've also made a couple of big-screen appearances as a sleazy Hollywood hustler 'G' alongside Cedric Yarbrough (Speechless) in Brian Burton’s The Chauffeur, which screened at Tribeca. And every fall, my Internet-famous Dancing Pumpkin Man meme signals the arrival of Halloween.In my spare time, I continue to be a sought-after voice-over artist, and I write, record, and produce music for my indie-pop project Frederick Julius. I also enjoy writing novels, children's stories, and poetry and have published two children’s books, including A Bright House and The Adventures Of Edison Matthews.