We're just a couple Little League dads who live and work in the St. Louis area looking to turn our business expertise into a more rewarding sports experience for our kids.Let's be honest – unless you're kissing the Vince Lombardi Trophy or hoisting the Stanley Cup, getting a trophy is only cool for a split second. Plus with the proliferation of participation trophies, the excitement of being awarded the "top honor" has lost its luster. We want to change that. Our mission is to… Show more We're just a couple Little League dads who live and work in the St. Louis area looking to turn our business expertise into a more rewarding sports experience for our kids.Let's be honest – unless you're kissing the Vince Lombardi Trophy or hoisting the Stanley Cup, getting a trophy is only cool for a split second. Plus with the proliferation of participation trophies, the excitement of being awarded the "top honor" has lost its luster. We want to change that. Our mission is to make it memorable, make it collectible, and remove trophy trash from our bookshelves and memory boxes. We create custom-desgined collectibles for organizations, athletic departments, sports teams, businesses and brands that turn your milestones into lasting memories.Modern Trophy Concepts, Tournament Trading Pins, Custom Championship Rings, Championship Medals, Team Trading Card Sets, Card & Coin Collectibles, Bobbleheads (yes, Bobbleheads), Team Apparel and Branding ... you get it. We'll help you bring it to life. Show less

I am a valuable resource to creative directors, brand managers, and marketing teams looking to create CUSTOM marketing kits.~ Unique Presentation Folders~ Sales Kits~ Printed 3-Ring Binders~ Branded Apparel

I was the co-owner of Vector Built, a company specializing in vector graphic conversions, recreating logos and artwork from graphics, scans, photographs, faxes, and drawings. Vector Built’s focus is to offer an affordable service for designers, screen printers, promotional product distributors / suppliers, developers, and everyone in between.

-Managed a small during a period of great success - growing the brand from $150,000 to $12 million in sales in a 4 year span while working closely with Sr. Product Director, Sales Manager and Marketing team. -Supported line development through independent research and shopping key markets to identify trends.-Accountable for creating marketing collateral and customer-specific presentations to promote and grow the product line.-Assisted sales team at client meetings to determine… Show more -Managed a small during a period of great success - growing the brand from $150,000 to $12 million in sales in a 4 year span while working closely with Sr. Product Director, Sales Manager and Marketing team. -Supported line development through independent research and shopping key markets to identify trends.-Accountable for creating marketing collateral and customer-specific presentations to promote and grow the product line.-Assisted sales team at client meetings to determine customer needs.-Traveled to Asia for line development and to direct day-to-day factory operations. Responsible for the planning and execution throughout the product life-cycle during each Spring and Fall development season. Show less

Designed and produced point-of-sale, print ads, billboards, and identity for Miller Brewing Co.and Energizer battery brands.

Designed packaging, logos and print ads for clients such as Coca-Cola and Cartoon Network as well as in-house brands.