Who We Are

Propeller is a tight, nimble assembly of expertise in business savvy, powerful creative and emerging technologies.

What We Do

Propeller specializes in boosting your brand's performance where and how you need it.

How We Do It

Propeller's scale and expertise allows us to analyze the situation, develop a strategic plan and articulate it in a compelling way.

Why It Matters

Propeller can help your brand earn trust and build value.

Assembly of Expertise

Laura Marx - Concierge
Rick Thrun - Creative
Jim Utech - Creative
Tim Panicucci - Technologist

Experience

Briggs & Stratton
Johnson Controls
Dunham-Bush
Badger Meter
Manitowoc Crane
Wigwam Mills
Bartolotta Restaurant Group
Pitman, Kyle, Sicula & Dentice

Blog

Propeller is located at

207 E. Buffalo Suite 643
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Call us at

414-277-7743

Laura Marx

Partner number three, client services. She has personality to burn. Think of the most energetic, effervescent person you know. Now multiply that by ten times and you have Laura. She genuinely understands the importance of maintaining excellent relationships and relating to clients as people, not profit centers. Loves a good cocktail, Margaritas and Sidecars are her signature.

Rick Thrun

The founding partner, creative director and agency fishing guru. Before there was a Propeller, Rick ran his own nationally renowned illustration and design business for 20 years or so. He sold his artwork to everyone from world-class ad agencies to the restaurant below his office. Rick is the right brain behind the agency's work, directing and overseeing all major projects. He's the driver behind Propeller's expertise in environmental graphics. And he's not afraid to pick up a set of chalks and draw, if the project calls for it.

Jim Utech

Associate creative director and a real anomaly in this business- he's an art director that clients like to work with. He has a ton of experience on a wide variety of accounts. Works miracles at every step in the creative process. If you call at midnight, don't be surprised if he answers the phone. He's covered the gamut in the ad business from retail to hardcore industrial equipment. Has a wife, two kids and a dog. You can't be more of a regular guy than that.

Tim Panicucci

When nobody knows how to make something happen on the web, Tim is your man and has been that guy in all 10+ years in the industry. He has all the chops of a traditional art director, but with the web and emerging media skills to boot. In his free time he takes punches as a youth martial arts instructor, talk about discipline.