Our Director of Operations, Aaron, adds the perfect balance of industry expertise, aesthetic sensibility, and heartfelt compassion to our team. Having worked in tandem with Jessica since they started in the industry, he joined her and Dave as a partner at Archer & Hound in the earliest days of the agency. After serving as the Creative Director for more than 15 years, he now focuses on our day-to-day operations, especially in the areas of people, productivity, and purpose. Aaron knows the ins and outs of our business better than anyone, and more importantly, he knows how to use his insights to help everyone around him be their best. His primary goal is to ensure that everyone has what they need to do their job successfully.
In combination with his thoughtful, caring nature, Aaron’s problem-solving powers are put to excellent use in his position. As a designer, he never shied away from a challenge, and he’s most satisfied when he can find the simplest path to an effective solution. There have been plenty of awards and accolades over the years, but Aaron gets most excited about continuing to raise the bar—and that remains true regardless of his title.
Since earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Aaron has continued to evolve his skills. He is Google Analytics Certified, and he loves to stay up to date on advertising trends. Aaron and the team at Archer & Hound Advertising also garnered national attention by receiving the highest award given at a national marketing competition for a multimedia campaign developed for a local government client. In addition, he’s won numerous Telly awards and countless ADDY awards for campaigns and projects over the years.
Aaron loves the process of developing the talent of creatives around him, not only at Archer & Hound but throughout the community. He was honored to be selected as a judge of junior designers at the local digital design tournament in 2018 called Design Proof. Aaron was also a proud participant of the group of local advertising professionals who reestablished the Fresno chapter of the AAF (American Advertising Federation), specifically supporting the redesign and development of the AAF Fresno website.

Dog Breed
A Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Just like a Labrador Retriever, Aaron is warm, welcoming, and friendly. He’s always there when you need him, providing support with encouragement and enthusiasm and ensuring everyone has what they need to succeed. In keeping with his love for water, he typically goes with the flow, making the best of every situation and riding out any waves with a positive attitude.
DISC Personality
Analyzing
Coordinator
Aaron is very detail-oriented, which is evident in his high-C nature, but his high S shows that he is a dependable team player. He likes focusing on one thing at a time, and is very fond of his routines. His most creative ideas will come to him when he is in a comfortable environment where he trusts those around him.