jhP began 2010 with its eye on the future by welcoming back a past team member. Al Terwelp returned to the jhP team on January 4 as our extremely tall and talented art director. If you’ve been to the office lately, you may have seen him towering above our cubicles, maintaining order from heights unknown to the rest of us. We’re happy to re-introduce Al to you:

Q:  What is your career background?
A: Twenty years of experience in advertising, marketing and design that was accrued in ad agency, design studio, direct mail, publishing and corporate in-house settings. I have been a manager, designer and production artist. During my career I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from the fashion industry to health care.

Q:  What skills do you bring to your new role at jhP?
A: My ongoing education on human motivation and actions helps me connect brands to consumers and grasp their preferences. I am proficient in creating visual communications that reinforce brand building and development. I also bring a view based on experience, that an effective and efficient creative department is one where all members are partners, where everyone gets to contribute, have ownership and take responsibility.

Q:  Aside from our charming personalities, what brought you back to jhP?
A: jhP was the best employer I ever had. I loved the variety of work and opportunity to contribute. I saw another chance to work at jhP as a very favorable place for an experienced art director to flourish and do good work.

Q:  What are your passions?
A: I have many passions. The creative process regardless of expression or genera. I also have a passion for the outdoors, sports, raising animals, philosophy, Austrian Economics, and spreading the message of liberty.

Q:  What do you do outside of work that makes you a better person each day?
A: I study political philosophy, history and nature. I also try to stay physically fit.

Q:  Where might people see you out and about in the Topeka community?
A: You might see me at a local music venue watching my son’s band Hedway or you would see me at a community function or political event.

Q:  What is your favorite food?
A: My favorite type of food is teriyaki; my favorite individual food is raspberries.

Q:  Who is your favorite music artist/group?
A: I can’t narrow it to one. I’d say Audioslave and Johnny Cash or John Mellencamp.

Q:  Where would you like to travel?
A: Germany.