About

ethnically Irish/Norwegian male human with red-brown hair & beard wearing a black shirt standing in front of a rainbow-colored painting featuring 3D concentric wheels

Hi, I’m Jack

I’m a veteran UX lead based in Chicago. Currently I’m interested in finding a permanent management track or senior non-management role with the right employer. 

What can I bring to your organization?

  • I excel at taming complex problems.
  • I have experience both managing and project managing cross-functional teams.
  • I’m a confident and engaging presenter.
  • I’m capable of organizing and leading a wide variety of UX activities, from small, team-focused activities to entire workshops.
  • I thrive on collaboration and know how to make every member of a team feel like their contribution is important.
  • I bring a deep & realistic understanding of how to leverage AI to deliver more value and drive efficiency.

My clients and employers over the years have included Tootsie Roll, Pearson, Skillsoft, Arnold Worldwide, SBC Ameritech, Tribune Company, the City of Chicago, Xerox, TIAA-CREF, Vantage Travel, Tachyon Publications, 3Com, Wanger Asset Management, and most recently, the US Department of the Interior.

Outside my design career, I’m a published author and game designer. I’m into art, music, hiking, cycling, books, games, historical martial arts, and gardening.