Career Timeline

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Three Decades of Media Excellence

Gaming/Tech
Sports
Healthcare/Non-Profit
Media/Journalism
2025
SLICE Indie Video Game Expo
Leading the revival of independent gaming showcases
2024
Ice Bucket Challenge Revival
Spearheading the return of the viral ALS awareness campaign
2020
Sports Illustrated
All-America Team pitching coverage
2019
People Magazine & USA Today
Breast cancer survivor story on the Pink Ribbon Ladies in People Magazine
2018
Tom Wishon Partnership
Work with internationally-renowned golf club designer - Featured in Golf Digest's "The Innovators"
2011
Weber Shandwick and
Cohen & Wolf
Power Rangers and ThunderCats toys coverage in Parents Magazine. Various coverage in New York Times, Associated Press, USA Today
2009
Nintendo DSi
American launch of the Nintendo DSi
2007
Zebra Partners
13-year partnership including Ravensburger, ESRB, Kidzania (New York Times), Nancy Drew HERinteractive (Washington Post), OUYA (Today Show Christmas Day)
2006
Nintendo Wii
The Wii is launched in America
2004
KC Star Magazine
Cover and five-page story on the KC writer of "The Hulk"
2003
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
14-year relationship centered on
Light the Night fundraiser
99/00
Rivals.com Launch
Featured in USA Today and
Sports Illustrated
1998
Pokémon & Zelda
Pokémon launched in Topeka (To-Pikachu), KS / Zelda: Ocarina of Time
1995
Rob Wheat Media
Company founded / Virtual Boy is launched
1994
Golin-Harris / Nintendo
Beginning of 17-year Nintendo account relationship
1991
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism