Who we are

Chris Sculles

Chris Sculles
Partner, President, Creative Director
Banjo soundtrack to a battle with sleep and gravity.

Betsy Fiden

Betsy Fiden
Partner, Marketing and Strategy
Night cycling concertgoer seats fifty.

Chris McGuire

Chris McGuire
Director of Client Growth & Engagement
Optimistic lifeguard with a favorite bike.

Rob Anderson

Rob Anderson
Director of Client Services
First chair Minnesotan per usual right on time.

Bob Sprecher

Bob Sprecher
Chief Creative Officer
Sasquatch-loving family man wishes you were here.

Rob Brookman

Rob Brookman
Creative Director + Senior Writer
Sound and fury and white light, white heat.

Valerie Rausch

Valerie Rausch
Associate Creative Director
Soapist runs on iced coffee.

Kathy Shady

Kathy Shady
Design Director
Stays curious with bad movies and Brontë.

Kelli Lovdahl

Kelli Lovdahl
Art Director

Sid Sidani

Sid Sidani
Senior Designer
Middle child via Middle East.

Sarah Elwyn

Sarah Elwyn
Production Artist
Spoon player, production slayer.

Emily Cullitan

Emily Cullitan
Designer
Beet-intolerant chocoholic plays in dirt.

Danielle Filippone

Danielle Filippone
Manager, Marketing and Brand
Devotee of pasta, punk and pranayama.

Nick Orlandi

Nick Orlandi
Account Supervisor
Outgoing skier generously dishes up the ravioli.

Ryan Seagram

Ryan Seagram
Senior Account Executive
Vinyl junkie, ranch hand trades sprints for 33 1/3.

Ernest Gurule

Ernest Gurule
Office Manager
Globetrotting with bulldogs Zoey and Ace.

Ron Klein

Ron Klein
Auxiliary Art Director
Science-minded independent rocks vintage BMX.

About

Launched in 2004, McGuffin started as the Little Engine That Could, providing creative services for some major clients with just a few designers and a single account executive out of a little office in suburban Elmhurst, IL. Things changed fast. In quick succession, we added new clients, moved to Chicago and hired more team members — designers, writers, AEs, even a business manager. Today, spitting distance from two decades in business, we can’t fit our staff into a single car anymore (or several cars, actually) but we retain the qualities that helped us grow: we’re approachable, nimble and endlessly motivated to do our best for our clients. Our team of thinkers, makers and doers aren’t afraid of coloring outside the lines to help our clients achieve their goals. Our variety of experiences, insights and interests help make us both outstanding creative partners and good fun at parties.

What the heck is a McGuffin?

Looking for a Mr. or Ms. McGuffin? Spoiler alert: McGuffin is not a “who.”

Our values

Do smart work

Observe challenges at arm’s length to get the best perspective.

Practice diplomacy

Approach every interaction with respect, kindness and decency.

Walk with humble 
confidence

Modesty is the oil that keeps our machine running.

Stay driven

Commitment is built on dedication and follow-through.

Seek to help

Celebrate good thinking, then collaborate to build something great.

Careers

We often have openings for good-hearted people of extraordinary talent. If that’s how your mom would describe you, maybe you should apply.

Careers