TEAM
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RON CARLSON
CEO & FOUNDER
RON CARLSON
CEO & FOUNDER
Inventor, entrepreneur, architect, designer. Ron has worn many hats over an illustrious 30 year career. As the founder of a leading design and architectural firm, Ron is the driving force behind Gravity Labs. As an instrument-rated seaplane bush-pilot, Ron has an extreme sense for adventure and incomparable curiosity. -
DAVIN POWER
PRESIDENT
DAVIN POWER
PRESIDENT
A native Australian, Davin Power is a 25-year global ad industry veteran who’s worked at the world’s top ten agencies like BBDO, Grey & Ogilvy in Perth, Sydney, New York and Chicago. Davin’s brand experience includes American Express, BP, ExxonMobil, Hyatt, P&G, SC Johnson, Sprint and Toyota. Davin was most recently the Managing Director of Digitas Chicago, the network’s third largest office with 430 staff. -
GAURI KAPOOR
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
GAURI KAPOOR
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
A superstar brand strategist, Gauri began her career in her native India, where she worked for global agencies like McCann and Grey before holding a variety of senior strategy positions across the globe. Gauri has led clients such as Bausch & Lomb, Conagra Brands, Dupont, Kellogg’s, Kimberly-Clark. McDonald’s and Nestle. -
MIKE ROE
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
MIKE ROE
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
With more than 25 years in the industry, Mike’s portfolio of work has been recognized by every major creative and effectiveness award in the world. He grew up in the traditional world before pivoting to the digital space where he was most recently Regional Executive Creative Director at Razorfish overseeing the network’s Chicago and Austin offices. -
ERIC PRADO
HEAD OF CLIENT SERVICES
ERIC PRADO
HEAD OF CLIENT SERVICES
As an 20-year ad agency executive, Eric has managed high-performing teams, helping clients understand how to best utilize digital as part of their marketing arsenal. During his career, Eric has used storytelling techniques to inspire his team and clients such as McDonald’s, Whirlpool, Sprint, SC Johnson and Bel Brands. -
EMMA FLYNN
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
EMMA FLYNN
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
As a Senior Account Executive, Emma has experience leading client programs for global and national brands like Jack Daniel’s and State Farm at DDB and BBDO. Emma combines enthusiasm for solving client’s challenges with her attention to detail in order to push brands further, faster. In her free time, Emma likes to run/take workout classes, eat at good restaurants, and is an avid sports fan. -
LEIGH DANIELS
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
LEIGH DANIELS
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
As Head of Corporate Communications for Gravity Labs, Leigh brings her extensive PR and media relations experience to help publicize the creative work coming out of Gravity Labs. Focused on producing good press and highlighting award-worthy work, Leigh’s efforts serve not only Gravity Labs, but all of its clients. -
KARYN WANASKI
HEAD OF SPARK DESIGN
KARYN WANASKI
HEAD OF SPARK DESIGN
With over two decades under her belt, Karyn is a veteran in the architecture world. Karyn and her award-winning team have led the custom creation of branded spaces for some of the world’s best known brands including PeaPod, Riddell, Cars.com, Google and Twitter. -
EITHNE DUIGNAN
OFFICE OPERATIONS
EITHNE DUIGNAN
OFFICE OPERATIONS
Eithne is the engine that keeps our office moving efficiently and smoothly forward. Hailing from Ireland, Eithne is responsible for a lot of the day-to-day administrative responsibilities for the Group. She is the master of the details from the office space to business tracking and operations. -
CHRISTI POWELL
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CHRISTI POWELL
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
With 15 years of advertising experience under her belt, Christi has worked at some of the world’s largest and most respected agencies in Chicago, NYC and Boston. Her extensive background in broadcast and digital have been honed on clients such as Google, Jetblue, General Mills, Sprint and eBay. -
SHEILA MURRAY
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
SHEILA MURRAY
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Sheila is a major presence, fueled by her love of working with people. Her three decades of entrepreneurial management experience are evident in every aspect of her work. Sheila is responsible for recruiting top talent, keeps a keen focus on human resources, corporate finances, as well as, business operations. -
LEWIS GARRISON
HEAD OF VIZFIRE DESIGN
LEWIS GARRISON
HEAD OF VIZFIRE DESIGN
As the leader of the digital arts studio, Lewis is a key member of any project team. He spearheads the creation and development of animation, 3D visualization and virtual reality experiences. Always fueled with passion, Lewis brings innovative design expertise and high-concept creativity to everything he works on.