EVP, Creative Director

Julie Towne

Job: Talented writer, compassionate advisor, kick-ass presenter, laser-eyed focuser.

Cred: Julie is the eyes, ears, and guts of our creative department. In addition to providing leadership to a diverse and sometimes highly mercurial group of creatives, she galvanizes our efforts, infuses big ideas with solid strategy, and cracks the whip when necessary. As a member of the executive team, Julie also helps direct the agency’s goals, plans, and objectives with skill, experience, and humor.

Julie has over 23 years ad agency experience building brands in healthcare, high tech, retail, and packaged goods. She began as a writer, but has spent the last 15 years as a creative director, helping teams of art directors and writers create award-winning work in television, radio, print, and collateral.

In addition to her creative and management chops, Julie brings a particular expertise in healthcare, with extensive experience in cardiovascular, cancer, bariatrics, and hospital marketing.

Fun Fact: Clad in spandex and Candie’s, Julie’s prowess in dance and gymnastics earned her the title “1976 Summer Disco Dance Champion” at Earthquake Ethel’s, a popular Portland-area discotheque.