About Us

Steve Jun guides INNOCEAN’s philosophy and leads our mission to provide our clients with our brightest thinking, exceptional service, and varied expertise. In addition to his role in the US, Steve also oversees INNOCEAN offices in Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Steve’s leadership brings a unique East-West perspective to today’s global marketplace as he steers INNOCEAN into a new era.

Steeped in a wide range of marketing, media and measurement expertise, Sean’s passion is maximizing investment performance. Before joining INNOCEAN as Managing Director, Sean worked for Hyundai managing their Retail Marketing and Marketing Mix Model programs. His performance-obsessed approach has led to the development of real-time predictive sales tools that lead to transformative business solutions. His commitment to delivering results is why he successfully helms our largest accounts.

Analytical and creative, Cindy’s strengths run the gamut, from strategic planning and brand integration to operations management and global marketing. Her client-side and agency experience give her a great perspective for developing successful marketing and communications strategies, portfolio management, resource allocation, product innovation and advanced planning.

Jason Sperling brings his distinguished talent and leadership to the role of Chief Creative Officer. He has an incredible track record for creating iconic work for brands like Apple, Honda, TikTok, Amazon, Disney Pixar and UNICEF Worldwide. He was the genius behind the Apple “Mac vs. PC” campaign which was declared “Campaign of the Decade” by Adweek. He counts numerous Cannes Gold Lions, including an Emmy nomination among his many awards and has developed marketing campaigns that made a difference and have had an impact on culture and the world at large. He’s also authored two books; one on creative leadership and another on building brand attraction in an age of brand aversion.

It’s no surprise Nancy is leading all efforts devoted to cultivating our people and culture here at INNOCEAN. Her passion and empathy for people is legendary. With over twenty years’ experience working across all levels of a company to enhance the employee experience, Nancy listens to the people and fosters an environment of teamwork and respect where employees can learn, grow and have fun. There’s nothing she enjoys more than seeing those she has worked with succeed and thrive in their careers.

Eddie brings over 20 years of experience in integrated communications planning working on a variety of high-profile clients and industries and has consistently helped brands push their limits to develop and deploy First-To-Market and progressive media and marketing solutions.

His work has included national and hyper-local traditional and digital planning, analytic modeling and client services across a large spectrum of accounts including Automotive, Technology, Retail, Sports Marketing, Education, Hospitality, Restaurant, Grocery, Logistics and Financial​.

With two decades of experience overseeing all aspects of digital production, budgeting, and team management, Julie has established a reputation for delivering exceptional digital products and services that surpass client expectations. Adept at solving complex problems and thriving in fast-paced environments, she is a natural collaborator who excels at cross-functional team leadership. Currently serving as a key leader in Innocean's day-to-day operations, Julie is committed to driving innovation and growth while prioritizing operational excellence.

Drew puts the ‘man’ in Account Management with his ability to helm multiple agency teams and multi-cultural partners all in service to driving business forward for category-defining brands. With 20+ years of experience in advertising and marketing for Fortune 500 companies, Drew now handles everything Hyundai. His passion for storytelling combined with his expertise in using data-informed targeted messaging to reach customers when they’re most ready to hear it has made him a brand-building powerhouse. By focusing on the entire customer journey, Drew helps brands break through and be heard. He’s responsible for everything from scope and go-to-market planning, to launching vehicles and reporting.

High profile, high pressure and high production value all factor into the beautiful and effective work Nicolette and her illustrious team have been producing for us for over 8 years as SVP, Head of Content Production. The proof is in eight of Hyundai’s last Super Bowl spots and everything in between. With Nicolette’s leadership backed by her 20+ years in production, nothing is impossible.

Ben Gogley is a numbers guy. Relentless, performance based and results oriented, he’s at the helm of operations for our INNOCEAN Media Group, responsible for about $1B in media billings and finding the best paths in innovation to keep us at the top of our game. Ben currently oversees the UC Davis Health, Hyundai, Genesis, Wienerschnitzel and SKS media accounts.

Barney has built his career on the idea that the idea is what matters most. As a result, in 2020 Barney was selected for Adweek's Creative 100. But his reach goes beyond Super Bowl winners like “Smart Pahk” and “Elevator.” He oversees integrated campaigns throughout the agency. He most recently rebranded Wienerschnitzel which produced record sales. If anyone knows how to make a brand breakthrough, it’s him.

Scott has shaped and led digital go-to-market strategies for some of the world’s most beloved brands. Scott leads INNOCEAN’s digital channel strategy and performance analytics teams. Leveraging 25+ years of digital and social strategy experience, Scott drives the efficiency and effectiveness of Hyundai and Genesis digital channels, balancing creativity with analytic rigor.

Bob is an award-winning creative director with experience leading large brands to unparalleled success. His awards run the gamut from digital, mobile, and traditional to social and design. His exceptional insights have led to success for a multitude of big brands, including the Grammy’s which experienced a ratings increase of more than 800% when he worked on it. At INNOCEAN, Bob led the efforts for Hyundai that dominated the Super Bowl in 2016-17. In 2016, all three spots landed in the top 6 on USA Today’s Ad Meter, including the #1 spot. It was the first time a car brand had ever won the top spot; it was also the first time that a foreign brand won. Bob specializes in creating culturally relevant messages that resonate with consumers on an emotional level.

When companies need to launch and reposition their brands, Mark is their go-to. It’s no wonder, because Mark was one of the architects who helped drive Hyundai’s US turnaround in the late 90’s with America’s Best Warranty. Honored by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of Southern California's Most Influential Marketers, Mark is now our Managing Director for General Accounts--he leads the charge with account, strategy, social and creative teams that serve all of our non-auto clients. 

David has spent over 25 years helping brands and consumers connect. Leading the INNOCEAN experiential team, this work continues on behalf of agency clients Hyundai, Genesis and Supernal, as David and his team bring their brands to life through innovative and exceptional integrated campaigns. From the greens of the PGA TOUR to the runways of the UK, a consistently raised bar ensures that his team is at the forefront of building and executing industry-lauded and award-winning branded experiences.