Creative Misfit. Branding Madman. Maker of Things.
“We are the facilitators of our own creative evolution." -Bill Hicks
Brandon serves as the point-person for developing, implementing and executing marketing initiatives and activities for the BrightLeaf brand.
As a bricklayer and foundation builder, he is focused on developing and designing all aspects of our brand. His purpose is to be a driving force in challenging others to think, see, and do different than what’s been done before.
This self-proclaimed “creative misfit” believes that to achieve success, you need to stand out, cut through the clutter, and break a few rules. Cause some trouble. Question everything. And bring a sort of controlled chaos to that which you choose to create or destroy.
More than anything, Brandon loves to make things. This hunger for creation is a driving force in all aspects of developing BrightLeaf’s brand. Whether it’s designing a marketing strategy, or evolving our identity or website, his passion for creating helps take it to the next level.
Being a “freak of nature”, Brandon finds inspiration in the details that surround us every day, but that most rarely take the time to notice. In the cracks of the bark on the tree, the rocks on the trail, and the twinkling of the sun through a slit in the forest ceiling or even a pile of trash, he looks for the beauty in the filth.
Whether he’s concocting a new strategy or design at his desk or in his basement studio, he loves to create. Brandon is a designer, brander, marketer, and web designer, and an artist who experiments in many different forms of media. He uses ink, marker, acrylic, clay, photos, design, and poetry in an attempt to show the lighter side of the darkness of our world.
Fueled and inspired by those that challenge the status quo, Brandon is fanatic about Stephen King, hip-hop, stand-up comedy, and horror flicks. If they’re DIY and have done something different that really stands out, he’s probably consuming their content.
The lot search process went smoother than we could have ever imagined. We had a very specific area in wh… CONTINUE READING
– John E., Chicagoland
I have been most impressed by BrightLeaf’s people who have displayed integrity, creativity, a partnership attitude and an open communication process. Little did I know when I was looking for homes in LaGrange, I would end up building my own home with BrightLea… CONTINUE READING
– Kristen G., La Grange
Surviving the recent Chicago record-breaking cold temperatures, snow, and ice made us realize just how happy we are with our BrightLeaf home. While friends, neighbors, and family worried about frozen pipes and exorbitant utility bills, we were warm and snug in our BrightLeaf home. In our almost 50 years of marriage, we have built three houses, (1971 in Talla… CONTINUE READING
– Linda M., La Grange
What was a very scary process for us initially turned into our dream home build. BrightLeaf adapted their home building model to our detailed requests and plans, resulting in a home that substantially met our goals. Further, the space operates exactly as Scott told us it would; even temperatures throughout, premium comfort, and lower utility bills for … CONTINUE READING
– Drew G., La Grange Park
My family and I spent a little time renting a BrightLeaf home recently. We found the quality of the house to be top notch. Our interactions with Jarrett and other members of the BrightLeaf staff met and often exceeded our expectations. Overall a great experience!
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