About Nicholas Putz

Nicholas Putz with Kindy Anderson in Chicago at The Viceroy

I help brands tell better stories — blending creativity, technology, and strategy to build marketing that actually moves the needle. With over 15 years of professional experience (and more than two decades as a creative at heart), I’ve spent my career guiding teams, mentoring talent, and shaping campaigns that resonate in a noisy digital world.

Raised in Wisconsin, I didn’t stumble into marketing—I reverse-engineered my way into it through early curiosity, late nights learning the craft, a few pivotal mentors along the way, and more than a handful of failures that taught me what no textbook ever could.

My background spans brand development, digital transformation, and hands-on execution across the full marketing stack.

Fun facts?

  • I started coding and building websites at 13.

  • I’ve been using Photoshop since version 1.0.

  • I can develop my own 35mm film in my basement.

  • I used Quark before InDesign existed.

  • I ran forums before Facebook turned them into relics. (Thanks, Mark.)

But beyond the titles and timelines, I’m a dad first. I live in Elm Grove with my son, my amazing fiancé, and her two wonderful sons. They’re the best part of the story.

Jack, Kindy, Grayson, Preston - Nicholas Putz

I previously had the privilege of serving on the Graphic Design Advisory Council for my alma mater, Carroll University — an experience that allowed me to give back to the place that helped launch my career. Contributing insights on the evolving creative industry and mentoring future designers was a rewarding way to help shape the next generation, just as others did for me.

The logo of Carroll University featuring an orange shield with a depiction of buildings and the university's name in black text.
A family of five gathered around a decorated Christmas tree. The family includes two adults and three children, all in festive pajamas, smiling and posing for the photo.
A man and a young boy sitting on a couch, with the man taking a photo and the boy holding a game controller, in a living room with a brick fireplace and other children in the background.
A man with glasses and a beard holding a boy on a couch, both smiling, in a black and white photo.

Let’s Create Something Awesome.