Michelle Thomas
CEO | Creative Direction | Art Direction
Insightful and versatile. With over 18 years as an experienced leader, Michelle’s capabilities include product introduction, experiential design, packaging, brand identity and advertising.
After gaining invaluable experience as Senior Creative Director on world renowned brands such as Bombay Sapphire Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, Disaronno, M&R Asti and Corzo Tequila, Michelle broke away to help create Origin Agency in August of 2007.
Michelle’s campaign for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration earned two CLIO Awards and her work has been featured in Print, Archive and Communication Arts.
Lance Thomas
PRESIDENT | Creative Direction | Experiential Design
A Creative Director specializing in environmental design, Lance’s experience in brand design, packaging and marketing has led to a number of projects that marry architecture with branding. His thoughtful, human approach extends from airport lounges and cruise lines to duty-free shops and sports arena lounges.
In addition to his passion for designing spaces, Lance has been instrumental in bringing brands to life through advertising–most notably, the global advertising for Grey Goose Vodka and, recently, he led the creative team for the launch of Grey Goose La Poire in the U.S.
Julie Wood
VP | Account Service | Strategy | Planning
julie@originagency.com
A 20-year industry veteran with a proven track record in building agencies and building brands. Excels in setting strategic direction, fostering a fertile creative environment, nurturing the professional development of team members and ensuring the creation of work that gets results.
Julie guided the creation of smart (and award-winning) campaigns for Energizer, Hallmark Cards, General Foods, Tyson Foods, Edy’s/Dreyer’s and was instrumental in the launch of four new spirit brands for Bacardi. In that regard, Julie was integral in the strategic re-launch of Dewar’s Scotch Whisky.
