Patrick Chaney

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I am Patrick Chaney, a creative and designer who everyone loves to work with... or so they tell me...

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I am Patrick Chaney, a creative and designer who everyone loves to work with… or so they tell me… I am the founder and Creative Director of Chaney Company. Starting with no clients in 1991, I successfully grew the business to serve over 200 companies across various industries and government entities in the US and internationally including Spain, Canada, Germany, and the U.K. I specialize in corporate identity, web, advertising, corporate communications, direct mail, video, training materials, and illustration among other communication disciplines. My work reflects a broad, well-rounded international flavor, working with a diverse set of clients from Abbott to Six Flags Great America.
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Previously, I served as Executive VP and Creative Director at Tassani Communications, where I led a creative team that grew from 5 to over 80 employees and helped the company become an INC. 500 company. Before that, I was Senior Art Director at Haddon Advertising and Art Director at Ethicom, honing my craft in art direction and managing significant client accounts. I bring extensive experience, a broad skill set, and a passion for creative leadership and client relationships.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Consumer Goods

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Projects · 7

Financial Institutions Branding and Marketing - Part 1

Showing are a few examples of the many, many financial institutional work I have done. Local, Regional and National companies have relied on me for branding, marketing through web, social media and collateral support. that branding included product promotion through institutional company promotion. 1) Baxter Credit Union (BCU) - Student banking services campaign. Print, Social Media and Web. 2) Concorde Asset Management - Broker services marketing campaign. Print, Social Media and Web. 3) Compass Active Tactical Management - Investment services marketing campaign. Print and Seminar Support. 4) Wintrust Financial - Consumer banking marketing campaign. Print, Social Media and Web.

  • Creative Director
Brunswick's Bowling and Tavern '45 Restaurant - Illinois and Georgia Locations

I was the Creative director for this Ground-Up project for Brunswick Corporation. I designed all collateral and marketing materials, which included TV and Radio Spots. This several years long project included sales materials, point-of-purchase displays, signage, social media and publications advertising, outdoor advertising, restaurant couponing and direct mail. branding webdesigner designer graphicdesigner logo illustrator photo

  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Graphic Designer
Water Tower Brewing Company - Brew Pub and Craft Beer Brands

Located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Water Tower Brewery was an add-on to the brew pub in the Brunswick Zone Bowling Center. In addition the bowling center's marketing needs I was asked for promotion and packaging for the various Water Tower Brewing Company brands. These included bottles, cans, six packs and merchandise for the overall brand and individual brands. logo graphicdesigner branding illustrator webdesigner designer photo

  • Creative Director
Various Chaney Logo Projects

Finished logos for various Clients: 1) Compass Management - Financial Advisors 2) OTR - Handicapped Housing 3) The Artistry of Wine - Foundation Fighting Blindness Fundraiser 4) Tumbledown Farm - Private Farm 5) HALO Ear Muffin - Newborn Hearing Testing Supplies 6) Pepper Construction - Large Project Construction company 7) Leeder Furniture - College Dormitory Furniture Outfitters 8) Red's Bar and Grille - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada graphicdesigner logo illustrator designer

  • Graphic Designer
Not-for-Profit Branding and Marketing - Part 1

1) Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) - Various Fundraising Campaigns. Print, Social Media and Web. 2) OTR (Over the Rainbow Association) - Various Fundraising Concerts and Events. Print, Social Media and Web. 3) HFNLC (Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County) - Logo Development and Community Reports. Print, Social Media and Web. 4) Catholic Charities - Spirit Magazine Consumer News. Print and Web.

  • Creative Director
Grifols Pharmaceuticals and Hospital Safety Systems - Part 1

Grifols is a Spanish multinational pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer. The company also supplies devices, instruments, equipment and best-practices for hospital safety. I was brought in to help with the marketing of Spanish products and new technology in the U.S. market. I created the brand and materials for Hospital Safety and Hospital Oncology product marketing.

  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Graphic Designer
Grifols Pharmaceuticals and Hospital Safety Systems - Part 2

Grifols is a Spanish multinational pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer. The company also supplies devices, instruments, equipment and best-practices for hospital safety. I was brought in to help with the marketing of Spanish products and new technology in the U.S. market. I created the brand and materials for Hospital Safety and Hospital Oncology product marketing.

  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Graphic Designer

Work experience

President/Creative Director/Owner · Chaney CompanyJul 1991 – Present · 35 yrs 5 mos

Founded and built the company from zero clients to serving over 200 clients spanning multiple industries and government entities. Created corporate identity, web, advertising, corporate communication, direct mail, video, training, illustration, and other communication disciplines. Worked with both domestic and international companies based in Spain, Canada, Germany, and the U.K., delivering diverse and international creative services.

Education

BFA/MFA Graphic Design · Indiana State University1972 – 1978

Certifications and awards

AWARDS BELOW1976 – 2025

American Society of Illustrators (Art Direction), Print Magazine Regional Design Awards, Business Marketing Association Awards Gold, Silver and Bronze, MD Magazine Campaign of the Year (Calan®), Chicago ADDY Awards, Direct Mail Marketing Association Campaign Award Best of Category College Awards: Tri-State Art Show Best of Show Awarded by Chicago painter Ed Pachke Permanent Collection, Turman Gallery Graduate Design Student Assistantship Founding Member of SixOrMore Designers, ISU In-department Studio

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