Part Buddha, part prize-fighter (or so he’s been told), Hutson hails from Cleveland—a city known for its lousy weather, bad jokes, and, until LeBron brought home the NBA trophy, tragic sports stories. Needless to say, he quickly developed a thick skin. A trait that has served him well throughout his career.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a proud member of the Badger Marching Band, Hutson set his sights on the agency scene in Chicago. He began his career at JWT, working on all the brands he grew up eating while learning from some of the best minds in the business. His journey then took him to Vegas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, and back to Chicago.
He’s been called a natural leader, a creative rock, and the kind of creative director everyone dreams of working with. He’s elevated a regional agency to national prominence, revitalized a creative department that lost its mojo, and elevated challenger brands to household names.
His work weaves seamless brand stories that captivate audiences across all media. His achievements have been recognized by the One Show, Effies, Marcom, Hermès, and Addys, including several “Best-of-Show” awards. His work has also been discussed by Whoopi Goldberg on “The View,” Bill O’Reilly on Fox News, and featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, and the Huffington Post.
When he’s not chasing the big idea, Hutson can be found on the yoga mat, a practice he embraced over twenty years ago, digging through bins of vinyl in pursuit of building out his jazz record collection, listening to live music, or helping his teenage daughter navigate the trials and tribulations of high-school. An eternal optimist, he believes every year is the year his beloved Cleveland Browns will return to glory. And in case you’re wondering, he played the trombone.