Kelly Warkentien

Kelly Warkentien serves as the VP and Creative Director at Wolverine Worldwide, leading the company's inaugural in-house creative agency for brands such as Chaco, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Saucony, and Work Group since November 2023. Prior to this role, Kelly held the position of Senior Creative Director at Merrell, where responsibilities included managing an in-house team, overseeing external partners, establishing a production studio, and achieving Merrell's most successful year in its history. Kelly's experience also encompasses a tenure as Creative Director at SID LEE, leading marketing efforts for The North Face, and multiple roles at Campbell Ewald, where contributions spanned from Associate Creative Director to Junior Art Director. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Advertising, and Broadcast Media from Central Michigan University.