Jamie Michelson, President

Jamie began his career in 1987 with Geer DuBois in New York, where he worked on the BASF, Sony Professional Products and Moussy Non-Alcoholic Beer accounts. Prior to re-joining SMZ as president in 2006, Jamie spent ten years at Doner, where he combined his general advertising and direct marketing experience on a variety of accounts, including ADT Security Services, Sylvan Learning Center, Mazda, PNC Financial Services, and Bally Total Fitness.

What was your “finest moment,” the thing you’re most proud of?
I’m a third-generation ad guy. How many can proudly say that? So deciding to follow the family tradition and go to work in New York is a choice that I’ve never regretted. This is a great business and after 20 years I still have that spark of a junior account executive.

Do you have a method for coming up with ideas and solutions for clients?
Running is my thinking time. No headphones, just random thoughts that I work through. The best is when miles pass and you don’t even remember running them. For my clients I have more energy to put against their challenges by regularly exercising.

What do you do for a good time?
I read. Everything. Books, magazines, newspapers, message boards online. All things I read with pleasure, for pleasure.