2024 American Advertising Awards New Mexico Judges

 

Corbet Curfman

Corbet Curfman is an award-winning creative director and designer with decades of experience deploying strategic brand-building campaigns. He’s driven loyalty, awareness, and growth for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and a host of organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in child welfare, healthcare, housing stability, environmental sustainability, and more.

As a leader in the creative community, Corbet has a proven track record of developing high-caliber brands and engaging digital ad experiences that captivate audiences utilizing innovative methods, eye-catching and thought-provoking designs, and new media channels. From concept to completion, his inspired vision and technique help clients achieve their creative and strategic goals.

He’s won multiple awards for his work, including local, regional, and national ADDYs. Corbet’s work has also been featured in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Upworthy, and various design and branding books.

Corbet lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife, Anna Katherine, and their three teenagers. Outside of family time, Corbet is an outdoor enthusiast and can be spotted hiking or on the slopes.

 

Mike Heidl

Mike is a conceptual creative with a background in design, art direction, 3D/CGI and photo/video production. He’s focused on brand storytelling. His experience includes both agency and in-house environments. He’s had the privilege to both lead and contribute to several diverse creative teams. He strives to engage with people and build relationships. Mike calls Wisconsin home and is currently leading global creative efforts for Mercury Marine. Being involved with AAF and judging the Addys is a great way to engage with new people, learn how others think and get a feel for new creative work in different markets.

 

Heather Barnes

Heather Barnes is an award-winning Creative Director/Art Director. She has 18+ years of experience in both the traditional advertising and PR World. Currently she is at OKRP in Chicago, where she is charged with developing smart ideas in the traditional, digital and social content space, as well as managing the visual look and feel for many of their key brands including Marco’s Pizza, ACE Hardware, and Corona Premier. She has worked on many global and national brands throughout her career, including Modelo, Corona Premier, Kim Crawford, Hillshire Farm, Tyson, KFC, Taco Bell, Miller Lite, Kraft, COX COMMUNICATIONS, Blue Cross and SC Johnson to name a few. Her work has been featured in AdWeek and Communication Arts, and has earned many awards and accolades, including the One Show, the ADDYs and the Clios. In 2006, Heather represented her country as a Cannes Young Lion.

 

Bill Patton

Bill started his career in advertising in Chicago where he was Creative Director for agencies such as FCB and Ogilvy&Mather Worldwide. His experience creating work for brands such as Gatorade, SC Johnson, Quaker Oats, and Coors Light has earned industry accolades and awards.

Bill has been applying his talents as a director on TV commercials, long and short-form corporate videos, and documentaries.