Brett Jewkes

Managing Partner

Managing Partner Brett Jewkes joined Taylor in 1999, working in the firm's New York headquarters. In 2004 he relocated to North Carolina to open and lead the agency's Charlotte office. In March of 2008, Brett transitioned to Chicago to establish Taylor's office in the Windy City. In addition to managing Taylor's operations in Chicago, Brett continues to oversee the agency's thriving motorsports practice and plays a key role in the firm's overall new business efforts.

During his time at Taylor, Brett has led the creation and execution of a wide range of strategic communications initiatives for key client partners including Allstate Insurance Company, NASCAR, Kimberly-Clark, Gillette, Diageo, Merck, Spalding, Nestle' Purina PetCare, International Speedway Corporation, Levi Strauss Signature and several others.

He currently serves on the board of the National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) Chicago chapter, works as a volunteer leader for the Boy Scouts of America and coaches little league basketball.

Brett, his wife and three children reside in Deerfield, Illinois.

More about Brett:

Hometown: North Logan, UT

School: Brigham Young University

Favorite book / recommended reading: Wooden on Leadership, John Wooden

Favorite quote: “The most important work you and I will ever do will be done within the walls of our own homes.” ... Harold B. Lee

Memorable sports moment: The great John Stockton sending my beloved Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals in 1997 with a long three-pointer at the buzzer over Charles Barkley to clinch the Western Conference title.

Words of wisdom: Be grateful.