Lewis Williams, EVP & Chief Creative Officer, Burrell Communications

“There is no better story than life itself.”

Recognized as one of Adweek’s 2018 Top Creative 100.  Lewis is a passionate, award-winning creative leader and storyteller with extensive experience in total, ethnic and multicultural marketing. As a thinker across all platforms, digital and traditional, he thrives for both breakthrough and effective solutions. During his career, he has created work for iconic brands such as McDonald’s, Walmart, Toyota, Google, American Airlines, Budweiser, Hallmark

Walt Disney World, Allstate, Miller Lite and Verizon.

After spending much of his successful career at Leo Burnett/Chicago he is presently Chief Creative Officer of Burrell Communications. He leads a talented staff of creatives, producers, broadcast business and digital artists. He leads by example and inspires with passion.

Lewis is a distinguished alumnus of The Kent State School of Design where he established the Lewis and Dona Williams Scholarship Fund. The funds are dedicated to those students needing financial assistance.

In order to maintain a healthy work/life balance, he is an avid runner and dedicated yoga student.