Simon Edelman

FOUNDER + FILMMAKER

Always making lists. Adventurer. Maze maker. Lover of the moon, ice cream, sunglasses, music and dancing. Simon’s lyrical eye and keen sense of timing has garnered him critical acclaim and awards. This ain’t his first rodeo, Simon was previously the Chief Creative Officer for the Department of Energy and the Creative Director for Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. He lives to connect seemingly unconnected ideas.

 
 
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Ryan Croke

STRATEGIST

Dad. Husband. Boy Scout. Jokester. Dance moves to rival Elaine. Lover of pancakes for dinner, swimming and family. Aspiring politician. Ryan is a versatile, veteran communications and public affairs executive with broad experience in high-stakes, crisis communications and public relations. Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of lllinois and Innovate Springfield.

 
 
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Chrysse Haynes

ART DIRECTOR

Pet mama. Color worshiper. Painter, chef, gardening enthusiast and aspiring writer. Lover of PBS masterpiece, clashing patterns and silence. With over a decade of experience as a photo art director for Fortune 500 companies and the federal government, Chrysse curates meaningful experiences through visuals that make us all feel a little better about life.

 
 
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Chris Sato

PRODUCER + DIRECTOR

Goofball. Handsome devil. Horror filmmaker. Lover of travel and scuba diving. Raised by filmmaker parents, Chris was enveloped by the entertainment industry at a young age. Allowing creative discovery to guide him, Chris takes on challenges with an unrivaled bravado and an enviable sense of optimism. Trust us.

 
 
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Michele Pearson

WRITER

Undefeated Scrabble champion. Chucks, tights, bangs. Francophile. Lover of history and cheese. Michele is an experienced writer, editor and content specialist for global brands and national publications. A natural wordsmith. Michele leans into her journalism degree bringing unique angles to the storytelling process - making sense out of nonsense in order to weave together comprehensive narratives.

 
 
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