Just What You Need
Lakehouse Partners is here to help brands and agencies thrive by addressing the unique challenges of project work. We've assembled a world-class team of experts in operations, procurement, and production. Our clients come to us to improve production ROI, streamline processes, provide in-source talent, and address gaps in expertise.
Just what you need, is just what we do.
Just What You Need
Lakehouse Partners is here to help brands and agencies thrive by addressing the unique challenges of project work. We've assembled a world-class team of experts in operations, procurement, and production. Our clients come to us to improve production ROI, streamline processes, provide in-source talent, and address gaps in expertise.
Just what you need, is just what we do.
Two innovative solutions
under the Lakehouse Partners roof
Automates bidding.
Delivers transparency.
Boosts your production ROI.
Curated talent.
Deep expertise.
When you need it.
Process made clear.
Production made powerful.
Staffing made simple.
Breathing made easy.
Among advertising’s most awarded print production leaders, Jeff led print departments at DDB and Downtown Partners, bringing campaigns to life for Anheuser-Busch, Dell, McDonald’s and State Farm. Elevating craft and creativity through innovative solutions, his trusted relationships with clients, creative teams and suppliers are a testament to his commitment to collaboration.
Jeff leads our Print and Still Image Practice.
Jeff Getz
Partner
Heather earned her production credentials from the ground up, starting as an assistant business manager at Ogilvy/Chicago and ultimately becoming head of integrated production for J. Walter Thompson/NY. She has produced award winning work and mentored some of the leading producers in the field today. At JWT she managed a 40-person department responsible for all video, social, print, branded entertainment and experiential content along with business affairs. Some of her clients were Campari, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clark, Puma, Macy’s, Rolex, Samsung, and Unilever.
Heather O'Flynn Wieland
Integrated Production
One of the most versatile leaders in advertising content production, Jason honed his skills as Managing Director at Ebel Productions and later as a respected executive producer for many leading commercial directors. He also reengineered the internal studios at Ogilvy and Prodigious, doubling their capacity to serve clients like Aldi, CDW, Kimberly-Clark and SC Johnson.
Jason leads our Content Production Practice.
Jason Schettler
Partner
Widely praised as one of the most imaginative marketing finance executives in the industry, Francisco broke new ground at Texas Instruments, blending financial management best practices with state-of the art marketing procurement insight. He continued to evolve his productivity-based approach at his firm, JFE International, having served IPG, Omnicom and WPP and advertisers such as Coca Cola, Lowes, Novartis and State Farm.
Francisco is our Chief Operating Officer
J. Francisco Escobar
Chief Operating Officer
As one of advertising’s most resourceful content creators, Larry innovated production and delivery models for Aldi, BP, SC Johnson, Sears and Unilever while in his roles as Chief Content Officer at Leo Burnett, Chief Production Officer at Ogilvy, Chief Content Officer at Publicis Communications and as a consultant to Deloitte Digital. Larry applies his unique perspective to developing practical content creation strategies for clients of all sizes.
Larry Byrne
Founder & CEO
One of the world's leading production consultants, Paul pioneered efforts to help L’Oréal, Pfizer and Unilever achieve cost-effective production practices, while also harmonizing relationships among their advertising agencies and the production community. Paul advises brand marketers, in virtually every category, on content production strategy for all channels.
Paul Mavis
Founder & President
Automates bidding.
Delivers transparency.
Boosts your production ROI.
Curated talent.
Deep expertise.
When you need it.
Larry Byrne
Founder & CEO
As one of advertising’s most resourceful content creators, Larry innovated production and delivery models for Aldi, BP, SC Johnson, Sears and Unilever while in his roles as Chief Content Officer at Leo Burnett, Chief Production Officer at Ogilvy, Chief Content Officer at Publicis Communications and as a consultant to Deloitte Digital. Larry applies his unique perspective to developing practical content creation strategies for clients of all sizes.
Paul Mavis
Founder & President
One of the world's leading production consultants, Paul pioneered efforts to help L’Oréal, Pfizer and Unilever achieve cost-effective production practices, while also harmonizing relationships among their advertising agencies and the production community. Paul advises brand marketers, in virtually every category, on content production strategy for all channels.
Jennifer Weitzel
Partner
Jennifer’s passion for mining consumer and cultural insights has helped create marketing strategies for blue-chip CPG, retail, and healthcare businesses. In her leadership roles at Ogilvy, Element79, and McGarry Bowen, Jennifer patiently and successfully untangled marketing challenges on such brands as Sears, Hoover, Good Humor-Breyers, PepsiCo, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Marriott Hotels.
Jennifer leads our Strategy Practice.
J. Francisco Escobar
COO
Widely praised as one of the most imaginative marketing finance executives in the industry, Francisco broke new ground at Texas Instruments, blending financial management best practices with state-of the art marketing procurement insight. He continued to evolve his productivity-based approach at his firm, JFE International, having served IPG, Omnicom and WPP and advertisers such as Coca Cola, Lowes, Novartis and State Farm.
Francisco is our Chief Operating Officer.
Jeff Getz
Partner
Among advertising’s most awarded print production leaders, Jeff led print departments at DDB and Downtown Partners, bringing campaigns to life for Anheuser-Busch, Dell, McDonald’s and State Farm. Elevating craft and creativity through innovative solutions, his trusted relationships with clients, creative teams and suppliers are a testament to his commitment to collaboration.
Jeff leads our Print and Still Image Practice.
Heather O'Flynn Wieland
Integrated Production
Heather earned her production credentials from the ground up, starting as an assistant business manager at Ogilvy/Chicago and ultimately becoming head of integrated production for J. Walter Thompson/NY. She has produced award winning work and mentored some of the leading producers in the field today. At JWT she managed a 40-person department responsible for all video, social, print, branded entertainment and experiential content along with business affairs.
Some of her clients were Campari, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clark, Puma, Macy’s, Rolex, Samsung, and Unilever.
Heather leads our Integrated Production Practice.
Jason Schettler
Partner
One of the most versatile leaders in advertising content production, Jason honed his skills as Managing Director at Ebel Productions and later as a respected executive producer for many leading commercial directors. He also reengineered the internal studios at Ogilvy and Prodigious, doubling their capacity to serve clients like Aldi, CDW, Kimberly-Clark and SC Johnson.
Jason leads our Content Production Practice.
Marcelle Gruman
Partner
One of the foremost experts in talent payment, contracting and rights management, Marcelle led business affairs teams at Element 79, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, The TEAM Companies, and her own consultancy, MLG Talent Strategy & Consulting. Marcelle has helped Fiat-Chrysler, Miller Brewing, Pepsi and United Airlines make informed decisions and avoid unwelcome surprises, all while balancing creativity and budget realities.
Marcelle leads our Business Affairs Practice.
Sean Burley
Partner
Sean gained extensive experience In his roles as Global Agency Director, Director of Digital Content Studios, Regional Group Director, and Operations Director. Directing agency content operations, CMS/DAM platforms, and digital workflow ecosystems for Prodigious, Manifest, Ogilvy, & Harrison & Star. Sean is a virtuoso at working with an organization's leaders and helping them fully understand their challenges, opportunities, and how best to streamline their digital road maps to deliver innovative branded content at scale.
As one of advertising’s most resourceful content creators, Larry innovated production and delivery models for Aldi, BP, SC Johnson, Sears and Unilever while in his roles as Chief Content Officer at Leo Burnett, Chief Production Officer at Ogilvy, Chief Content Officer at Publicis Communications and as a consultant to Deloitte Digital. Larry applies his unique perspective to developing practical content creation strategies for clients of all sizes.
Larry Byrne
Founder & CEO
One of the world's leading production consultants, Paul pioneered efforts to help L’Oréal, Pfizer and Unilever achieve cost-effective production practices, while also harmonizing relationships among their advertising agencies and the production community. Paul advises brand marketers, in virtually every category, on content production strategy for all channels.
Paul Mavis
Founder & President
Jennifer’s passion for mining consumer and cultural insights has helped create marketing strategies for blue chip CPG, retail and healthcare businesses. In her leadership roles at Ogilvy, Element79 and mcgarrybowen, Jennifer patiently and successfully untangled marketing challenges on such brands as Sears, Hoover, Good Humor-Breyers, PepsiCo, Lurie Children’s Hospital and Marriott Hotels.
Jennifer leads our Strategy Practice.
Jennifer Weitzel
Partner
Widely praised as one of the most imaginative marketing finance executives in the industry, Francisco broke new ground at Texas Instruments, blending financial management best practices with state-of the art marketing procurement insight. He continued to evolve his productivity-based approach at his firm, JFE International, having served IPG, Omnicom and WPP and advertisers such as Coca Cola, Lowes, Novartis and State Farm.
Francisco is our Chief Operating Officer
J. Francisco Escobar
COO
One of the foremost experts in talent payment, contracting and rights management, Marcelle led business affairs teams at Element 79, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, The TEAM Companies, and her own consultancy, MLG Talent Strategy & Consulting. Marcelle has helped Fiat-Chrysler, Miller Brewing, Pepsi and United Airlines make informed decisions and avoid unwelcome surprises, all while balancing creativity and budget realities.
Marcelle leads our Business Affairs Practice.
Marcelle Gruman
Partner
Among advertising’s most awarded print production leaders, Jeff led print departments at DDB and Downtown Partners, bringing campaigns to life for Anheuser-Busch, Dell, McDonald’s and State Farm. Elevating craft and creativity through innovative solutions, his trusted relationships with clients, creative teams and suppliers are a testament to his commitment to collaboration.
Jeff leads our Print and Still Image Practice.
Jeff Getz
Partner
Heather earned her production credentials from the ground up, starting as an assistant business manager at Ogilvy/Chicago and ultimately becoming head of integrated production for J. Walter Thompson/NY. She has produced award winning work and mentored some of the leading producers in the field today. At JWT she managed a 40-person department responsible for all video, social, print, branded entertainment and experiential content along with business affairs.
Some of her clients were Campari, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clark, Puma, Macy’s, Rolex, Samsung, and Unilever.
Heather leads our Integrated Production Practice.
Heather O'Flynn Wieland
Integrated Production
One of the most versatile leaders in advertising content production, Jason honed his skills as Managing Director at Ebel Productions and later as a respected executive producer for many leading commercial directors. He also reengineered the internal studios at Ogilvy and Prodigious, doubling their capacity to serve clients like Aldi, CDW, Kimberly-Clark and SC Johnson.
Jason leads our Content Production Practice.
Jason Schettler
Partner
Sean gained extensive experience In his roles as Global Agency Director, Director of Digital Content Studios, Regional Group Director, and Operations Director. Directing agency content operations, CMS/DAM platforms, and digital workflow ecosystems for Prodigious, Manifest, Ogilvy, & Harrison & Star. Sean is a virtuoso at working with an organization's leaders and helping them fully understand their challenges, opportunities, and how best to streamline their digital road maps to deliver innovative branded content at scale.
Sean Burley
Partner
Automates bidding.
Delivers transparency.
Boosts your production ROI.
Jennifer’s passion for mining consumer and cultural insights has helped create marketing strategies for blue chip CPG, retail and healthcare businesses. In her leadership roles at Ogilvy, Element79 and mcgarrybowen, Jennifer patiently and successfully untangled marketing challenges on such brands as Sears, Hoover, Good Humor-Breyers, PepsiCo, Lurie Children’s Hospital and Marriott Hotels.
Jennifer leads our Strategy Practice.
Jennifer Weitzel
Partner
Sean gained extensive experience In his roles as Global Agency Director, Director of Digital Content Studios, Regional Group Director, and Operations Director. Directing agency content operations, CMS/DAM platforms, and digital workflow ecosystems for Prodigious, Manifest, Ogilvy, & Harrison & Star. Sean is a virtuoso at working with an organization's leaders and helping them fully understand their challenges, opportunities, and how best to streamline their digital road maps to deliver innovative branded content at scale.
Sean Burley
Partner
One of the foremost experts in talent payment, contracting and rights management, Marcelle led business affairs teams at Element 79, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett, The TEAM Companies, and her own consultancy, MLG Talent Strategy & Consulting. Marcelle has helped Fiat-Chrysler, Miller Brewing, Pepsi and United Airlines make informed decisions and avoid unwelcome surprises, all while balancing creativity and budget realities.
Marcelle leads our Business Affairs Practice.
Marcelle Gruman
Partner