Tommy White
About Tommy White
Title: SVP, Head of Production
Tommy White is the SVP, Head of Production. In his current role, he excels in managing diverse teams across various disciplines to create memorable and innovative content for a broad range of clients.
Career in Production
Tommy White has played a significant role in shaping campaigns for top advertisers and Fortune 500 companies. His clientele includes a wide array of organizations such as Academy Sports and Outdoors, Sprouts, Jockey, the U.S. Army, Southwest Airlines, LL Bean, AARP, AT&T, Goodyear, Caesars Entertainment, PulteGroup, Zales, Popeyes, PGA Tour, and the U.S. Air Force. He moved into production within GSD&M, rising swiftly from Associate Producer to Producer, and later to Senior Producer, where he led the production for the agency’s most profitable account, the U.S. Air Force.
Early Career and Technical Expertise
Before his production career, Tommy White spent five years as a presentation developer and technology expert for GSD&M’s new business team. This role provided him with a deep understanding of the marketing ecosystem, gaining insights from top CMOs and CEOs. His expertise laid a strong foundation for his pivot to a production role.
Experience with Federal Government Accounts
While working for GSD&M, Tommy White was responsible for leading production on the U.S. Air Force account. Here, he mastered the intricacies involved in federal government contracts, from managing complex contracting processes to shooting content on military installations with non-actors. His efforts were instrumental in securing a new 10-year contract for the agency.
Role at DDB Chicago
In 2019, Tommy White accepted a position at DDB Chicago, focusing on the newly acquired U.S. Army account. He was excited by the opportunity to build a team from the ground up, showcasing his leadership and production skills in a new environment.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional life, Tommy White is dedicated to creating engaging and creative content. He is also devoted to being a maker, often working with interdisciplinary teams to produce high-quality content for clients. Additionally, he enjoys designing and building furniture in his woodshop. He is a proud parent of two daughters and a Schnauzer.