Bart Cleveland
Founder, JPL
After years as a creative director and agency owner, Bart realized that people needed help launching their ad careers. He designed JPL to bridge the gap between academic programs and the industry with one-on-one programs built around the individual. JPL proteges have experienced incredible success, with many working at the most esteemed agencies after previously struggling. JPL’s unique approach has made Bart a frequent speaker at universities and conferences, including SXSW, BOLO, Ad Age’s Small Agency Conference, and The One Club Creative Week.
Mentors
Job Propulsion Lab teaches through one-on-one coaching. This innovative approach could not succeed without an army of volunteer mentors from the industry. Below are just a few of the many who give their time to help our proteges. Job Propulsion Lab’s success is directly attributed to the efforts of those who so generously give.
Mark McGarrah
Founder, McGarrah Jessee
If only all account guys could be like Mark. His rare combination of analytic and artistic skills has allowed him to succeed at advertising’s most famed agencies. And, even better, put his name on the door of his own.
Bryan has built a career on craftsmanship. First, when creating campaigns himself. Then when mentoring those creating under him. And although he’s won a number of awards, his agency, McGarrah Jessee, is the finest example of this commitment to craft.
Bryan Jessee
Founder, McGarrah Jessee
Jason Campbell
Chief Creative Officer
Jason is an advertising innovator whose award-winning work includes the NBA, Beats by Dre, AT&T, Nike, McDonald's, Hulu, WhatsApp, Diageo, and Meta. He’s an avid mentor who taught at Miami Ad School in San Francisco. Jason brings rare, real-world creative leadership in shaping the next generation of creatives.
Michael Anderson has spent over 30 years shaping some of the most recognizable consumer brands in advertising, including YETI, Whataburger, Lyft, Frost Bank, Shiner Beer, Zippo, and Costa Del Mar. Before McJ, he built his craft at GSD&M and BBDO. As a mentor, Michael brings decades of hands-on creative leadership and a track record of building brands people love.
Michael Anderson
Creative Director
Janet Gabrysch is an HR Specialist at McGarrah Jessee. She knows what it takes to break into an agency with a national reputation for excellent work. Her insight hones your professional skills from presenting your work, to your first contact with your dream job, to nailing your interview.
Janet Gabrysch
Career Development