Steve Chavez

Steve Chavez has over 30 years of work experience in the advertising and creative industry. Steve is currently serving as the Chief Creative Officer at Bastion Amplify, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this role, Chavez was the Chief Creative Officer at The Garage Team Mazda from July 2019 to February 2023. Steve also founded North of Sunset in January 2018 and held the position of Founder/CCO until July 2019.

Before that, Chavez worked at Leo Burnett as the Chief Creative Officer from April 2012 to August 2017. Steve also served as the EVP/ECD at Leo Burnett from December 2010 to April 2012. Prior to Leo Burnett, Chavez was the EVP/ECD at Doner from September 2008 to December 2010. Steve held the position of Vice President, Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi from March 2004 to September 2008.

Chavez's career began at Magnet/G & M Plumbing/Tool as a Director from January 2001 to March 2004. Steve then worked as the Senior Partner, Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather from May 1998 to December 2000. Prior to this, Chavez worked as a Freelance Copywriter/Creative Director at BBDO West/TBWA Chiat/Day/Ogilvy & Mather/Fallon/JWT/Team One from 1996 to 1998. Steve started their career at asatsu/BBDO, where they held the position of Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director from December 1993 to June 1996.

Throughout their career, Chavez has demonstrated expertise and leadership in creative roles, with a focus on advertising and brand development.

Steve Chavez attended California State University, Fullerton from 1983 to 1986, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Business, and English. Later, from 2001 to 2003, they served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Southern California.