Hi there! I'm Mark Roller. I’m glad you stopped by. Here’s a little peek into my story—it starts with coffee...
Brand/Creative Director ∞ UMB Financial
2012 - Present
With over 110 years of history, UMB Financial is a trusted institution, managing more than $1 billion in assets and generating $400 million in net income. At UMB, I lead the brand's strategic direction and oversee all creative output, ensuring consistency and impact across both internal and external communications.
Creative Director ∞ VML
2005 - 2012
In 2010, VML was recognized as the #1 digital agency in North America. I led a creative team serving over 10 clients, including SAP, Avid, Ernst & Young, PetSmart, the Kansas City Royals, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield, managing long-term projects and strategic initiatives. My role encompassed creative direction, concept development, strategic planning, budgeting, creative approvals, team management, and pitching new business.
Lead Multimedia Designer ∞ Sprint
2002 - 2005
Sprint (now T-Mobile), a Fortune 500 leader in the telecom industry, entrusted me with planning, developing, and visualizing online education initiatives. Additionally, I collaborated on teams focused on expanding digital business opportunities, video solutions, new media, and audio innovations.
Instructor & Network Administrator ∞ KCAI
1999 - 2002 (Instructor to 2005)
The Kansas City Art Institute is a leading art school where I taught digital design and animation to students, professionals, and corporate teams. From 2000 to 2002, I also served as a network administrator, overseeing email systems, IT infrastructure, and web properties.
Education
Cornell University
Brand Management Certificate (2022)
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (1998)
Minor in History (1998)
Minor in History (1998)