DNA&STONE

Michael, the artsy middle child in a blended family, struggled to focus in school until he found a career that rewards both. He went from creative boutiques to the world's biggest agency to global ECD at Amazon, leading Prime Day's launch and four Super Bowl campaigns.

Chris grew up shuttling between two parents and two states: learning to read the room and find common ground. That instinct shaped his leadership at Fallon, Goodby Silverstein, Publicis, and TBWA/Chiat/Day, and led him to co-found DNA&STONE. He now serves on boards for 600 & Rising and BLAC.

Alan, a middle-child Ohio native, lives by hard work, loyalty, and self-deprecation. He worked odd jobs from age 13 before landing at P&G, then Pepsi, then agency-side. He adopted two kids, now 19 and 21, and is nationally recognized in advertising and LGBTQ+ leadership.

Matt was raised by two parents better than he'll ever be: a teacher and a scientist, both social activists and adoptive parents. Matt dreamt of advertising instead. Thankfully, he stole shreds of their empathy gene and duct-taped them to his knack for creative problem-solving. Redeemed.