Chris Plehal is a writer and creative director who tries to use his powers for good. He stands for the environment, social justice, mental health, and when his legs get cramped from sitting too long. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, son, and snorty dog.

plehal@gmail.com 646.463.4781

PLACES I’VE WORKED

VP, Creative Director, OBERLAND, July 2022-present

Group Creative Director, RTO+P, 2016-2022

Creative Director, co:collective, 2014-2016

Creative Lead, Google Creative Lab, 2012-2013

Freelance Copywriter: Mekanism, SS+K, Johannes Leonardo, Droga5, The Travel Channel, Cartoon Network, 2009-2012

Copywriter, JWT, 2007-2009

Jr Copywriter, Hill Holliday 2005-2007

AWARDS I’VE WON

Cannes

One Show

D&AD

Webbys

AICP Next

Annecy Film Festival

Radio Mercury

groups I’VE TRIED TO HELP

Penn Environment, 2015-Present

Harris/Walz Campaign 2024

Biden/Harris Campaign 2020

Clinton/Kaine Campaign 2016

826NYC 2013-2015

Obama/Biden Campaign 2012 & 2008