Mike Ridge, Graphic Artist
With a professional history that began in 1995, Mike has a wealth of experience in connecting brands to people and people to brands. He began his career in New York as a packaging designer for a prestigious perfume agency before returning to his Pennsylvania roots. There, he expanded his creative direction skills to include photo direction, user experience (UX), and, most recently, AI.
He has a keen ability to use data and analytics to inform creative strategy, with expertise in platforms like Google Data and Microsoft Clarity. Mike also has hands-on experience in e-commerce and customer relationship management, leveraging tools such as Klaviyo and Magento.
Throughout his career, he has led impactful projects for a diverse range of local and global brands, including Dilly Foods, Byers' Best, Eastwood Automotive, QVC, Northern Brewer, Peanut Chews, and Saint Joseph University.
Mike lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, Kristen, and is a proud father to an English teacher and a college-bound mass communications student. In his free time, he is dedicated to restoring a 1965 Toyota FJ40.
Movie- Jaws
Book- Where Is Joe Merchant?
Drink- Corona