Tom Simons

CEO & Chief Creative Officer

Tom graduated from Harvard College in 1975 (with an honors degree in Visual and Environmental Studies), educated far beyond his actual intellect. His advertising career began with his hire at Hill Holliday as a “potentially useful person.” Tom has been named to ADWEEK's “Creative All-Stars” twice although his three children are convinced he will never be as good as he was when he was responsible for the giant inflatable lock on The Fortress building. On the business side of things, Tom’s success with the “Hollywood Model” and alternative profession services delivery strategies has attracted the attention of regional and national media, resulting in an appearance on the cover of Inc. magazine and in the Wall Street Journal. He has published articles in The Boston Business Journal, The Advertiser and Inc. magazine. Tom serves on the Boards of The Home for Little Wanderers and Mount Auburn Hospital. A past Chair of The Ad Club Board, Tom has accepted three annual Arnold Rosoff Awards for brand building advertising campaigns directed to diverse audiences. Last, but certainly not least, Tom plays guitar in The Loomers, a folk rock band that has played in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and backed John Mellencamp at a Democratic Convention shindig. The band is set to release their next CD by the end of 2009. Have mercy.