Presented at the Chicago New Media Summit, on September 16th, 2008. Rod has always loved flying. He started flying when he was sixteen. In addition to flying for business and pleasure, he's an active Search & Rescue pilot with the Civil Air Patrol, the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, where he serves with the rank of Captain. Based in Chicago, Rod has over 14 years of interactive agency experience. His career spans creative, account management and media assignments. Today Rod is part of the team at WhittmanHart Interactive, where he works as a Strategist. His clients include Sears, Harley-Davidson, Culligan, and Haworth. His passion for innovation has translated into portfolio of ground breaking work in emerging platforms. Having built successful campaigns using social media, interactive television, advergaming, and mobile, Rod offers perspective to helping brands win online. www.myTransponder.com www.whittmanhart.com