Bart Cleveland
Founder, JPL
After years as a creative director and agency owner, Bart realized a need to help people succeed in our industry required more than academic programs. He developed a one-on-one program that would accelerate the process at a fraction of the cost of traditional collegiate programs. Today, those who have used JPL are working at some of the industry’s most respected companies. JPL offers a unique approach in a variety of ways, with Bart leading the way. Bart is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences including SXSW, BOLO, Ad Age’s Small Agency Conference and The One Club Creative Week. He is a contributing author for The Get a Job Worksop: How to Find Your Way to a Creative Career in Advertising and is working a second book, Build the Creative Career You’re Meant to Have.
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
Michael Anderson has spent over 30 years shaping some of the most recognizable consumer brands in advertising, with the last 24 at McGarrah Jessee, where his creative work spans YETI, Whataburger, Lyft, Frost Bank, Shiner Beer, Zippo, and Costa Del Mar. Before that, he built his craft at GSD&M and BBDO, agencies known for turning brand purpose into business results. As a mentor, Michael brings decades of hands-on creative leadership and a track record of building brands people actually 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