Meet Chris Grindem.
Over the years, Chris has worked across 40 industries and with close to 150 brands. After getting his BA and MBA in Marketing at MSU, Chris worked at Leo Burnett, Doner, J Walter Thomson, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and Michigan State University.
In addition to his MSU degrees, Chris has also attended The Institute of Advanced Advertising and won a Silver Effie and Atticus Award (WPP).
Professional Milestones.
Chris considers his experience and career to be a blessing. An example is shown in the picture to the left. It’s Chris and Magic Johnson on a Michigan National Bank TV shoot from the early 1980s.
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