In his 20-plus years in the business, James Mikus has developed a love for craft and a knack for cutting to a brand’s most simple truth. James forged his career at GSD&M, DDB and The Richards Group before coming to McGarrah Jessee in 1999. Over the years he’s led the McJ creative team to win awards and accolades, including features in Communication Arts, The ATHENA Awards, Graphis, The OBIE Awards, The One Show, and Print.
“Field agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
Barton Creek Resort, Budget Rent-A-Car, Chick-fil-A, Coors, Embassy Suites, EnviroBrands, EyeMasters, Frost Bank, Garden.com, Grady’s, HEB's Central Market, Houston Rockets, Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, Hydrade Beverage Company, Johnny Carino’s, McCoy’s Building Supply, Merrick Pet Care, Netpliance, Savane Apparel, Schlotzsky’s Deli, Sea World, Shiner Beers, SmartPrice.com, Southwest Airlines, Sun Mountain Sports, Taco Cabana, Texas Stampede, Victorinox/Swiss Army Apparel, Weidman’s Beer, Whataburger, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, YETI
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