Ron Ordansa

About Ron Ordansa

I’m a creative leader who’s naturally curious—often still thinking about ideas long after the workday ends. That curiosity has guided my career more than any fixed plan, leading me to follow good stories, thoughtful design, and the occasional idea that shifts how we see the problem. My path hasn’t been linear, and I’m grateful for that. It’s given me the chance to work across design, advertising, marketing, social, and now AI-driven tools—less out of ambition and more from a desire to keep learning and figuring things out. I’m drawn to work that has purpose, collaboration that makes ideas better, and creative that genuinely connects. I try to lead with clarity, empathy, and a sense of humor, because the strongest teams are the most human ones. Tools will keep changing; the goal is still the same—make something meaningful that resonates.

Experience

1. EVP Creative Director

   Crosby Marketing Communications

   Dec 2023 — Present · Annapolis, MD, US

   At Crosby, I bring ideas to life—building campaigns that inspire, inform, and move people. I oversee the development of PSAs, branding, video and animation, digital platforms, and social media activations, working hand-in-hand with an incredible team of creatives, strategists, and media pros. Together, we’ve earned national recognition for delivering powerful work for clients like the Peace Corps, Kaiser Permanente, Military OneSource, USDA, Disabled American Veterans, the Wallace Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and many more dedicated to making a difference.

Education

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science, Visual Communications

• Archbishop Curley High School

  High School Diploma

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Web Design
• Visual Communication
• Creative Briefs
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Corporate Identity
• Creative Direction
• Direct Mail
• Type Design
• Interactive Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Flash
• Product Naming
• Posters
• Indesign
• Interaction Design
• Art
• Catalogs
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Logo Design
• Illustration
• Advertising
• Design Leadership
• User Experience
• Creative Strategy
• Typography
• Concept Development
• Interactive Advertising
• Corporate Branding
• Brochures