For me, forming meaningful connections with teams and fellow leaders is an absolute must. The magic happens when everyone’s on the same page. I am thankful for the opportunity to work with such amazing, talented folks.
Candid, transparent communication nurtures trust and cultivates an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere. As a leader, fostering efficient cross-department cooperation is essential. Regular one-on-one interactions with fellow leaders and team members play a crucial role; individuals often express themselves more openly in this setting, particularly when building the groundwork for a positive culture. Publicly acknowledging and spotlighting diligent efforts nurtures team pride and reinforces the selfless essence of leadership.
It was truly a pleasure working with someone as motivated and enthusiastic as Ken. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure that our team was bringing fresh, relative content to our customers while both meeting deadlines and continuously improving cross-functional communication and collaboration. His positive attitude and strong work ethic were contagious, and he left us with a legacy of process improvements that we are still building upon today. Focused on tangible, measurable results, it was never difficult to build or pivot on projects with Ken.
As a designer, his work was pristine – he was consistently meeting or exceeding business requests, but was always receptive to feedback nonetheless. He could expertly bring a story to life from start to finish, helping the marketing team ensure seamless, full-funnel journeys for our customers. The Ashley Outlet brand standards remain one of his most notable contributions on the design side, where despite an ebbing strategy, he built a distinguished presence to complement the existing Ashley brand standards.
I would be delighted to work with Ken again if ever given the chance, and thus would recommend him as a multi-faceted creative leader to any lucky organization.
Lindsey Kujawa
DIRECTOR, MARKETING – ASHLEY FURNITURE
Ken’s creative vision and expertise were instrumental in shaping the creative direction of our organization. His depth of experience was evident in every project he led. His ability to conceptualize innovative campaigns and translate them into visually stunning designs was nothing short of exceptional.
Ken is a true creative force and his dedication to producing high-quality designs, and ability to meet project deadlines with precision were assets that greatly benefitted our team.
Chad Jaquays
CO-FOUNDER & COO – TIVLY
Tony Duda
SR. DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ken is a problem solver, a collaborative thinker and a great creative partner. He is a master at taking words and stories and illustrating them through design, and has worked closely with executive leadership to bring their speeches to life through imagery and animation. Ken is a brilliant brand marketer and he and his team have always provided exceptional design services, finding ways to make our content and our ideas sparkle. I could come to Ken with a seed of an idea, and through some brainstorming and creativity, he would help me transform my idea into a full blown creative campaign.
Nicole Palina-Pace
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Meytal Markman
VP, PRODUCT
Ken has reformed the way I look at and understand brand standards, helped me to evangelize the benefits of working cross-functionally and with a global perspective. One of Ken’s greatest strengths is his ability in nurturing a truly creative culture, injected with humor, with his team and with others outside of his organization.
Aimee Cerny, MBA
SR. DIRECTOR, CLIENT SERVICES
Kay Carter
SR. COPY MANAGER
Ken is an excellent mentor and leader. He is supportive of his team and fosters a collaborative and open work environment. Most importantly to me though, Ken is a leader that I respect. I respect him because he is talented and knowledgeable creatively. He’s transparent, honest and approachable. He is by far one of the most genuine and amazing leaders I have had the privilege to work with.
Heather Dunmire
CREATIVE PROJECT AND ACCOUNT MANAGER
Raul Sinclair
SR. DESIGNER, CREATIVE MARKETING
Ken Drab is an elite creative and brilliant executive. But what impresses me most is that he dives into his projects with heart! His passion is contagious, his teams adore him and his projects bark emotion! His stakeholders, clients and audience don’t just experience his creativity. They internalize it. I can only count on one hand the number of advertising professionals that can pull that off.
John Degnan
DIGITAL BROADCAST CONTENT CREATOR
Ivan Gatewood
BUSINESS OWNER & CONSULTANT