“Spesh is not only one of my favorite producers, he’s one of my favorite people. Period. As a production partner, he is second to none. Smart, creative, always buttoned up, and always all about the work. He's amazing with the details and I always feel like I’m in good hands and nothing will get overlooked or fall through the cracks. Plus, he's just fun to be around and a genuine pleasure to work with – which is just as important. Also doesn’t hurt to travel with a producer who doubles as a sommelier.”
Greg Ketchum, Executive VP, Executive Creative Director, BBDO New York
“Spesh is one of the absolute top EPs I've ever worked with. I've watched him turn some of the most seemingly impossible ideas into reality - a few of those had seemingly impossible budgets to match. He quickly and earnestly earns trust from creatives and clients alike, navigates the roughest seas with an incredibly calm demeanor and obsesses about the important details. Spesh taught me a HELL of a lot about production and how to be a better and more supportive account person to producers and in general - and beyond that I'm glad to call him a lifelong friend.”
Elizabeth Clarity, Account Director, North American Brand Lead, Monks
“I always look forward to a Spesh job. His meticulous planning and easy guidance insure that we always stay on course. He’s like the Ernest Shackleton of producers—if you happen to get stuck on an ice floe for a year, you know everyone will survive while enjoying a glass of wine and sharing some laughs.”
Jeff Ferruzzo, Partner/Editor, Arcade Edit
“Assassin. Magician. Rock Star. These are just a few words I’d use to describe Spesh. As a producer, he’s the real deal. Big job, small job, hairiest job you can imagine, he’s on it — always problem-solving and fighting to protect the work. Creatives love him. Clients adore him. Spesh is 100% a rad human being — bringing solid energy and vibes wherever he guys. Btw, that bit earlier about being a rock star. Not just a superlative. Spesh’s rock-star status has entertained the masses — in concert venues and clubs around the world. His melodious exploits are legendary. Ask him about it sometime. And hire him … before your competition does.”
Jerry Dugan, EVP, Senior Creative Director, BBDO New York
“I had the pleasure of working with Spesh at BBDO, and I can confidently say it was an exceptional experience. Spesh is a strong producer who consistently delivered outstanding results while maintaining a positive attitude. His ability to connect with clients is remarkable; he built strong relationships that fostered trust and collaboration. Additionally, his seamless coordination with the Business Affairs team ensured that projects ran smoothly and efficiently. Spesh's dedication and professionalism made him an invaluable asset to our team, and I truly enjoyed every moment of our collaboration.”
Jacqueline Djanikian, VP., Director of Business Affairs, ConcentricLife
"I was so lucky to have Spesh as my EP when I started at BBDO San Francisco. Business Affairs is often side-stepped when productions are being kicked off. Spesh not only made sure I was informed, but creates an atmosphere with the best communication across all team members so work is efficient and fast. Spesh brings teams together! His calm, cool, yet energetic attitude makes the work feel even more valuable. On a personal note, Spesh has an awesomely dry sense of humor and is great dinner company when he is selecting the wine!"
Gina Stevanovich, Business Affairs Manager, Omnicom Production
“Simply put: Spesh makes my job as an editor easier. From the start, the buttoned up production and clarity of the roadmap, to the masterful diplomacy and creative flare in the edit suite, and then wrapping up with a next level eye of detail for the finish…this makes me love my editing craft.”
Connor McDonald, Partner/Editor, 1606 Studio
“Spesh is one of the best producers in the business. He’s got all the obvious essentials covered: smart, organized, and proactive. But what truly sets him apart is his personality: he’s super easy to work with, incredibly friendly, and somehow never, ever gets frustrated. Seriously, his calm demeanor is a game-changer on set. Even when it feels like everything might go up in flames, Spesh is there, steady, reassuring, and making it all manageable. Rachael and I absolutely LOVE working with him. Some of our best memories are sitting in an edit bay together, laughing. We can’t recommend him highly enough and feel so lucky to have called him a coworker and now proudly claim him as a friend.”
Taychael aka freelance creative team Taylor Garrett and Rachael Kelly
“Seldom does one have the good fortune in this business to work with someone that’s incredibly talented AND an incredible human. Spesh is both. He values and protects the creative. He solves problems before they’re problems. And he never seems to show stress. I’d march into battle with that man any day.”