ABOUT

Be better.

CHC drives results by molding narratives into accessible messaging and impactful visuals. Creativity is always a collaborative effort and our client-centric focus allows us to better serve you to produce effective and engaging creative.

Founders

Pete Pessel

Pete is a founding partner. Pete’s strategic consulting and creative expertise has been shaped by diverse professional experiences. He’s created media for many sectors. Some include, energy, financial, telecommunications, manufacturing, medical, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, educational, the arts, transportation, environmental, and agriculture. He has executed advertising for corporations, small businesses, associations, national political organizations and candidate campaigns, helping them with image/identity, branding, public affairs, issue advocacy and political campaigning. Pete received the Mark of Excellence from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Award of Excellence from The Videographer Awards, Telly Awards and multiple Pollie Awards. Pete has a MA in Film from the American University and a BS in Biomedical Communications from Richard Stockton University.

Mike O’Donnell

Mike O’Donnell is a founding partner and seasoned executive producer with 20 years experience in shaping creative campaigns for leaders in the corporate and political spheres. He is the one you want in the room when you need to turn dry messaging data into something that connects with your audience. No timeline is too short for Mike’s ability to forge the creative direction, put the necessary crew in place and film a beautiful and effective piece. His fearless mindset has been the engine for Cold Harbor’s winning campaigns. Mike has been a leader in creative for the business, policy, association and political sectors. His work is recognized with numerous Pollie and Telly awards. Mike has a BA in communications from St. Bonaventure University.

What our clients have to say…

Creative

As an agency, you look for partners that speak your language and can anticipate the needs of your clients. The Cold Harbor team does just that. With their strategic, creative mindset and talented production team, they always allow us to deliver the best for our clients on-time and on-budget with the attitude of what more can be done. They’re an asset to my company and clients, plain and simple.

Patrick Brady

Senior Vice President

Fast

Cold Harbor’s ability to produce great content on tight deadlines has always kept me coming back. Their strategic approach to content development and the scalability in the production process allows me more flexibility to dream a little bigger each time a new project is on the horizon. It’s been nearly ten years working with Cold Harbor and I look forward to twenty more.

Mick Masucka

Director of Creative Services, United Airlines

Smart

If I just needed someone to crew a shoot or post a script – I could call anyone. What makes Cold Harbor different in my eyes is the intelligence they bring to the creative process. They are smart and always bring something extra to their executions, which makes my product better and gives me a great sense of assurance that my clients are getting the best work possible. These guys get it.

Jillayne Smyth

Partner Chief Creative, Purple Strategies