Advertising Design Faculty

Mark Zapico has more than 25 years of experience creating national advertising. His commercials have been seen during the Super Bowl and are recognized internationally.

Sam Ajluni is currently Director of Visual and Brand Development for Clear Magazine. With over 30 years in the automotive advertising industry, Sam has distinguished himself an innovative thinker and local leader.

As an Associate Creative Director at Doner Advertising Danielle Cantin has been able to bring a passion for thinking and learning to the creative process. During her 15 years in the business she won numerous awards for clients such as American Greetings, American Kennel Club, The Cleveland Clinic, The Detroit Zoo, La-Z-Boy, Mazda and Sherwin Williams.

Kevin Curtis is a senior copywriter for J. Walter Thompson in Detroit. He writes and produces television and radio spots for Ford Dealer Advertising Associations and is also a creative supervisor on these accounts.

Not only is Maureen Evans an accomplished advertising and public relations executive, she is also the owner of a successful boutique-marketing agency noted for creative media campaigns, branding, target marketing, and innovative digital/interactive media.

Jason Fahlstrom has worked in and on numerous aspects of the advertising and communications business including marketing, account management, branding, public relations, sales, new business development, and even post-production throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and India.

Ryan Griffin thrives under pressure and has been referred to as a secret weapon.

As a director, writer and creative consultant, Dan offers a total package to his clients. Perhaps his greatest strength is his dedication to direct involvement in all facets of the creative process. He is adept from concept through writing, filming and post. A skilled art director, Dan has an eye for style that he uses to enhance his unique ability for storytelling.

Raised in design studios, type shops and photographic darkrooms, Oliver Hoffmann has made a career out of his experience in design and communications.

A graduate of CCS, Tom Kettlewell has spent his career working in all aspects of advertising from brand to retail and from concept to creation.

Lisa Lewandowski's passion for teaching brings 18 years of experience teaching advertising, graphic design and illustration in addition to sharing extensive travel and international studies with students.

Greg Moy has over 34 years of experience in the advertising field. He was most recently the vice president creative director on the Lincoln-Mercury account at Young and Rubicam in Detroit.

CCS Alum Brad Phillips has been an active part of the Detroit advertising scene for nearly 25 years. He started as an art director at Deleeuw Hill, a hot small agency in Southfield. Then joined J. Walter Thompson where he created award-winning, integrated campaigns for premiere brands like White Castle, Bosch and Shell to name a few.

George launched his career in NYC at various Ad Agencies, Animation studios, and designed Packaging for Ralph Lauren Cosmetics. His award winning work has been proudly recognized by Mobius,Telly, Caddy, International TV Advertising, and the Radio Advertising Bureau. President/Owner, George Piliouras & Associates

At DBA, Kari Shimmel directs and reviews all design and creative strategy for agency clients while managing the agency’s creative staff.

Keith Stentz has won more than 100 national and international creative awards, including Clios, and the Detroit, New York, London and Irish Advertising Festivals.

As an associate creative director at Young & Rubicam and Doner Advertising, Chris Ward worked on a fantastic client roster and passionately pursued new business opportunities, which are still an exciting part of her freelance career.