Lance Parrish
About Lance Parrish
Lance Parrish is an Executive Creative Director with extensive experience in advertising, having worked for notable agencies such as Grey Group and DDB. He has received numerous awards for his work and has a background in fine arts and graphic design from Western Kentucky University.
Work at Grey
Lance Parrish currently serves as the Executive Creative Director at Grey Group, a position he has held since 2021 in New York, United States. His previous roles at Grey include Associate Creative Director from 2011 to 2015, Creative Director from 2015 to 2016, and Group Creative Director from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Grey, Parrish played a significant role in pitching and winning major accounts, including Gillette, Bose, Advil, Febreze, and Applebee’s.
Education and Expertise
Lance Parrish studied at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1999 to 2005, focusing on Advertising, Graphic Design, and Fine Arts. He furthered his education at The Creative Circus from 2005 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in creative direction and advertising.
Background
Lance Parrish grew up on a cattle and tobacco farm in Kentucky, where he spent time working with horses and tractors. This rural upbringing has influenced his perspective and creativity throughout his career. He is also noted for being the last of the Parrish family line, alongside his son Tristan.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Lance Parrish has received numerous awards from prestigious organizations, including Cannes, D&AD, One Show, Clios, Art Directors Club, London International, and Effies. His work has been recognized for its impact, including being featured in the Super Bowl five times, showcasing his ability to create compelling and memorable advertising.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Grey Group, Lance Parrish worked at DDB as Executive Creative Director from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. He also held positions at Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners as a Creative from 2008 to 2011 and at BBH New York as an Art Director for a brief period in 2007. His diverse experience across various agencies has contributed to his expertise in the advertising industry.