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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.
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Pete Pessel
Partner
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
Partner
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.
N. Alexander Kadick
Writer, Producer, Director
Alex has all the tools one could need for producing effective and engaging creative. His talents for building compelling narratives stems from his development work in the documentary world under Emmy-award winning producer Perrin Chiles (Project Greenlight; Autism: The Musical). Alex adds value to projects by recognizing the storyline quickly and then capturing the right tone and visual experience for viewers. Combining his vast technical experience in cinematography, lighting and sound design, he excels at putting the right team together to capture stunning imagery, the building blocks of every successful project. And yes..he can cement those blocks into a finished product, with proficiency in many levels of post-production editorial and design. Alex has a BA in English and Communications from Tulane University.
Jessica Ryan
Producer, Creative
Jessica has always taken an interest in storytelling and creative direction. She has grown a deep understanding of strategic communication and has broadened her writing and production skills at Gordon College where she double majored in both Communication Arts and English. Jess has exercised her writing, editing, and production skills since joining CHC. She demonstrates an initiative to accomplish projects in a timely manner while doing everything to make sure the outcome is polished and flawless.
Gary Voelker
Motion Graphics Designer
Gary Voelker leads the post-production editorial and motion graphics design department at Cold Harbor. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience in all levels of production and post-production applications. His expertise lies in motion tracking, 3D integration, physics, simulations, 3D camera work, keying, compositing, logo animation, title sequences, color correction, color grading, and particle effects. Applications including: Adobe Creative Suite’s After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. He rounds out his expertise with Mocha Pro, AVID and Sony Vegas Pro, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Tradcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant Keying Suite, and Sapphire FX Suite.
Victor Wolansky
3D and Flame Artist
Victor Wolansky is the lead VFX artist and colorist for Cold Harbor. Describe it or show the kind of look you would like and Victor will make it happen. Victor’s knowledge of VFX is vast. In fact, software developers use Victor as a beta tester for new and upgraded software releases. High-end green screen effects, composites, modeling and image tracking are a breeze for Victor. Day to day software include 3DMaxx, Adobe After Effects, Discreet Flame and Lustre. Victor grew up and started his professional career in Argentina, coming to the U.S. in the early 2000’s.
Jack O'Donnell
Motion Graphics & Video Editor
Jack O’Donnell is a motion graphics and video editor. He has a wide range of knowledge when it comes to programs, from Adobe After Effects to Photoshop to Premiere. Since joining Cold Harbor, Jack’s skills have only grown in the time he has worked here, learning much from his coworkers. Jack is also experienced in the filming side of production, operating the teleprompter and even manning the camera.