He’s creative. Business minded. Managed large national brands. And opened the doors to his own ad agency. Aaron received his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and his MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He’s worked with a number of well-known brands in a variety of categories. From tourism to commercial development, trucking, dairy, healthcare, and outdoor recreation, to name a few. He says one of his most important traits is “listening.” Understanding exactly where a client’s coming from.

How about outside the office? Aaron has a love of music, straight rock, country, folk, or jazz. He also plays guitar. He and his dad, who’s a drummer, had a band together. Besides music, he’s into outdoor sports, including snowboarding, mountain biking, and wakeboarding. And he makes time for his family. Aaron and his wife Lauren have three daughters and two sons. A month ago, they moved back to Chattanooga’s Southside. Aaron says, “I could almost throw a ball from my house to Maycreate.”