In his 17+ years of experience in the video gaming world, Justin has contributed to over 20 titles at studios throughout the Midwest. You can find his work in legacy franchises, such as Tony Hawk, Kingdom Hearts and Mortal Kombat as well as other AAA titles like Singularity and Stranglehold. As the acting Creative Director for the Rookies, the industry standard for animation, visual effects and the gaming industries, Justin brings with him his extensive knowledge of games as well as his 12+ years of experience as an instructor in higher education. He is currently teaching game design and art development at Columbia College Chicago and Pixl Visn Media Academy. His passion for all things creative and how individuals enhance their skill sets has led to Justin's latest project: Producer and Content Creator for Unreal Engine at Epic Games.

Outside of games and education, Justin assists brands like Threadless, Heavy Metal Magazine, Creature Skateboards and Dark Matter Coffee with marketing and product development. You can also find him snapping photos of Nine Inch Nails, Tenacious D, and Metallica while they tour.

Finally, Justin is the managing partner of Code of Conduct, a tattoo shop and creative work-space in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood.