Ed Van Poolen.

Ed Van Poolen

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The Image Group
31 East Eighth Street
Suite 200
Holland, Michigan 49023
fx. 616.393.2137

Around the office he’s known for two things. What to say and how to say it (and chicken). They don’t necessarily go together. Well, they do if he’s mulling over a creative brief as he eats his favorite-chicken sausage.

Reason is the natural order of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.

—C.S. Lewis

But poultry aside, Ed brings it when it comes to figuring out if how we’re saying what we’re saying is the way to say it. (In fact, he may need to look at that last sentence.) With an impressive 20-plus year career that’s taken him to various parts of the world, Ed has figured out what it takes to lead a creative team. And if he’s changing an idea, there’s a solid reason for it, and sometimes a fun haiku as well. And most of us around the office know, if you need Ed’s input, just bring chicken.

What would your TIG super hero name be?
Poet King of Middle Agency.
If you were an ice cream flavor, what flavor would that be?
Orange Pineapple
What’s your favorite office supply, and why?
Expense reimbursement form. You fill one out. You get money back.

Quick Stats

College Ed:
Degree:
Bach. Bus. Administration
Calvin College
Degree:
Bach. of Fine Arts, Illustration major
Kendall College of Art and Design
Awards:
Eagle Award for Financial Advertising, Addy Awards, Telly Awards
Clubs:
Ad Club of West Michigan
Business Strength:
Translating business strategy into communication insights; creative ideas–headlines and visuals; team building.
Ed's Frequented Websites
BMWE34.net
RoadFly
How Stuff Works
FAFSA
Turbo Tax
Craig’s List