I was born and raised in a small Southern IL town of 6000, whose claims to fame are the town's name and their big statue of Superman in downtown (which is all of four blocks). Hi, I'm Monty Browne - creative director, baseball dad, gamer nerd, and French Bulldog obsessed. And speaking of my small town, how the heck I got from there to working all over the country, and across the pond in Europe as a creative director is a story in itself.

A mix of old-school work ethic with a new-school approach to solving problems through storytelling across an array of mediums and platforms is my super power. The art director in me has a meticulous eye for detail and visual communication while the writer in me loves the power of words and how they can inspire my art director side. This inner "yin and yang" has blessed me with the opportunity to work on a fun range of brands and with a lot of fun people along the way. I'm a Previous D&AD juror and have been involved in the past with the One Club Next Creative Leaders as well as getting the next wave of creatives ready for what's to come of the industry as a student mentor.
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When it comes to diversity, I truly believe diversity leads to better creative, and for myself, this goes beyond talent at the surface level. I grew up with an extremely diverse group of friends in my small hometown, and my relationships with them exposed me to so many different things that influenced my own personal interests, and tastes in things like music, movies, fashion, and hobbies. And this diverse upbringing is what has allowed me to tackle any sort of brief, and understand a wide range of clients and brands while having fun (most of the time) doing it.