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Team

What sets Bottle Rocket Media apart from the rest? Duh, it’s the people. Learn more about each individual that makes up the BRM team.

Dan Fisher

Principal, Producer, Director

As a Principal and a Director at Bottle Rocket Media, Dan is excited to be able to combine his years of experience as an Editor, a Producer, a Director, and a Photographer to create content across many platforms.

Special skill: I can make an incredible omelet. My personal favorite is a Greek omelet with or without olives.

Favorite pastime: Going to see live music. Jam bands, rock, blues, & for a short period of time I also really enjoyed The Wiggles.

Favorite restaurant: Longitude 415. South American Fusion. Start with the Smoking Rita and be sure to get the green beans alongside any dish.

Brett Singer

Principal, Executive Producer

Nobody loves a good story as much as Brett. His experience in design, film, and video production spans over 20 years. His career has afforded him the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients, in many different roles. Brett wears a few hats at Bottle Rocket Media; director, producer, writer, creative, and more.

Special Skills: Repairing things (tech and non-tech) and capable of making a perfect pour-over coffee

Favorite book read this year: The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World

Favorite Corned Beef Hash in Chicago: The Cozy Corner Cafe in Oak Park

Best place to be at 1:20pm on a Tuesday in Spring: Wrigley Field

Michelle Niemiec

Post Producer

Michelle joins the BRM team following eight years in the news industry. Most recently, she was a senior booking producer for a national morning news program. Michelle is eager to use her storytelling skills to bring BRM client businesses and products to life through video. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys biking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Nickname: No nickname, but my family calls me by my Polish name Michasia (Me- ha – shah).

Skill: Making soup out of any vegetable.

Favorite Pokemon: Pickachu

Favorite Restaurant: Capri Ristorante

Dan Wulfing

Creative Director

Another veteran of the Oprah show, Dan Wulfing, studied film and animation at the Savannah College of Art & Design before coming to Chicago in 2005. Prior to joining BRM, Dan went on to design for 20th Century Fox’s Empire and Star, ABC’s Built to Last, and NBC’s The Voice.

Favorite Color: #454545

Drink I can’t seem to say no to: London Fog

Favorite Watering Hole: Lazy Bird Cocktail Bar

Currently listening to: Mellow Lofi playlist on Spotify

Kerry Ware

Senior Producer

Kerry spent much of her career in LA working on shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Last Call with Carson Daly before transitioning to branded content. She’s collaborated with clients such as BODYARMOR, Ram Trucks, HCA Healthcare, and Loews Hotels, among others.

Favorite Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Hanging with my dog!

Favorite Song: Top of the World (Patty Griffin, The Chicks)

Favorite Cocktail: Old Fashioned

Tamika Carlton

Director of Marketing

Originally from Seattle with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago, Tamika has worked with several startups to increase their revenue with tailored marketing strategies. With experience in content marketing, digital marketing, writing, and events, her passion is building something out of nothing and creating targeted messaging for services, experiences, and products.

Nickname: Momma T

Special skill: Freetime DJ

Favorite ice cream: Rocky road ice cream

Favorite restaurant: Mercadito

Kayla Bilal

Marketing and Content Strategist

Starting her journey as an intern at Bottle Rocket, Kayla has grown into a skilled Content Strategist. She uses her expertise in digital marketing and social media to craft content that resonates and drives results for both BRM and their clients.

Special Skill: Creating the perfect playlist for any situation.

Favorite Restaurant: Aba in Fulton Market

Favorite Drink: Strawberry Margarita. Really any flavor works!

Zak Kiernan

Lead Editor

Zak joins the BRM team following 15+ years in the documentary and advertising industry at both VICE and Leo Burnett. When he’s not behind a computer you can often find him cooking gourmet meals, practicing martial arts or playing music in one of his many projects and bands.

Special Skill: Adding spice to everything.

Favorite Foods: Ramen, Sushi, Thai, and elegant sandwiches.

Find me wandering around at: King Spa, Mitsuwa Market, Cole’s Bar or Reckless Records.: Rocky road ice cream

Currently Watching: Noseferatu, Arcane, The Substance, Dandadan

Always Watching: Lord of The Rings Extended Edition, Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Matt Cady

Director of Photography

A lifelong camera nerd, Matt cut his teeth on the mean streets of NYC during the early days of branded content, collaborating with established agencies and viral video startups alike. As resident cinematographer at BRM, Matt’s excited to bring his lensing and lighting skills back to the midwest.

Favorite Color Temp: 4500 Kelvin

Special Skill: Lighting an interview with a window.

Go-to Lens: 35mm with close focus

Favorite Meal: Turkeyburger and a salad at Dumont in Brooklyn

Will Bauhs

Production Assistant

Graduating from Michigan State, Will starts his professional journey at Bottle Rocket. Working as a PA and editing assistant, he’s growing the skills he acquired in school even further working with the experts around him.

Nickname: Bauhs (Close friends call me by my last name)

Special Skill: The best on AUX

Favorite Place to Go On a Friday Night: Kingston Mines