Teddy Stoecklein

Teddy Stoecklein is an accomplished Executive Creative Director at VIA since October 2008 and the Founder of The Cowboy Yoyo, a passion project started in January 2016, dedicated to creating Cowboy Yoyos for enthusiasts. Previously, Teddy served as Creative Director at BBDO New York and The Kaplan Thaler Group, working on notable accounts such as TiVo, Panasonic, and Aflac. Early in the career, Teddy held the position of VP, Senior Art Director at McCann Erickson, managing high-profile brands including MasterCard, Burger King, and Coca Cola. Teddy's journey began as an Art Director at BBDO, contributing to campaigns for Pizza Hut and Visa. Academic achievements include a BA in Government and Fine Arts from St. Lawrence University and a degree in Communication Arts, Art Direction from the Portfolio Center.