Brainworks

Alfred Kahn
Founder
President and CEO

- Three decades' synergistic experience in design, marketing and art direction.

Alfred broke new ground as a cover designer for Time, Newsweek, Psychology Today and Business Week magazines, as well as publishers Random House and McGraw-Hill. He studied marketing at the University of Florida and design at Art Center College of Design and UCLA. Alfred worked with leading advertising agency N.W. Ayer, and has served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to national nonprofit organizations. He has taught at Parsons School of Design and the Vancouver School of Art in British Columbia.

Margaret Bruce, M.D.
Identity Specialist

"If she is not evoking emotion from her clients...she is putting all of her emotions into caring for them..."

Margaret brings over 20 years of professional expertise in sales, marketing, and research in the dental, hospitality, and gastronomy industries. She is best known for her success in taking new products from conception to a multi million dollar company, and the ability to obtain and maintain long term relationships with her clients by anticipating their needs and offering top notch service...

Mike Wang
Senior Designer

- A passionate graphic designer who loves new challenges.

Mike has applied his design talents and passion to a diverse portfolio of award-winning Brainworks marketing and communications campaigns for the higher education market.
He graduated from San Jose State University with a BFA in Graphic Design.

Todd Schwartz
Copy Writer

- Recipient of more than 20 Gold and Grand Gold Awards from CASE.

Todd has been a writer for higher education, development, editorial and marketing materials for more than 15 years. His background includes stints as an advertising agency creative director, a communications manager for a biomedical company, and communications director at Oregon Health Sciences University. He graduated from the University of Oregon, with degrees in Journalism and Creative Writing.

Roger Rybkowski Production Manager

- A flair for design and typography tied to a commitment to making the deadline.

With 29 years experience as a typographer and designer in advertising and marketing, Roger is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, and holds a BA in Communications with an emphasis in advertising and design. Versed in the newest prep and printing technologies, he has shepherded literally thousands of projects through the production process.

Jonathan Madden
Administrative
Assistant

- Brings the skills and experience that are crucial to the smooth operation of daily projects at the Brainworks studio.

Jonathan handles multiple projects and takes the initiative to improve processes in his work environment. He possesses integrity, intelligence and solid work ethics. He identifies problems, synthesizes information and takes action, working effectively with his team. Jonathan is working toward his MBA at The University of Monterey Bay.