BIO

Director/Editor Todd Grabe greatly expands our talent offerings and increases the muscle of HOWDY's already impressive creative team.

"I am very excited to be partnering up with the Gang. They’re a talented group of people who make amazing stuff. I believe a Director’s work is only as good as the people who surround him. HOWDY has proven they approach every job putting the creative first. That’s what I’m all about.”

Prior to joining the ranks, Grabe was a Director/Associate Creative Director at Target for 3 years. He brings over 15 years experience as an editor, director, and creative collaborating with agencies Carmichael Lynch, MONO, Colle McVoy, IFC Next, Periscope, Haberman, Clarity Coverdale Fury, Broadhead crafting a myriad of stories for Target, Amtrak, Best Buy, Converse, General Mills, Loews, Minnesota Twins, Children’s Hospital, PBS, Polaris, Gold’n Plump, Milwaukee Bucks and more.

 

“Todd has an intrinsic understanding of the creative process, and being this kind of triple threat makes him a natural fit,” explains Executive Producer Donna Drewick. “His all-encompassing storytelling skills cover a broad range of genres. This gives us tremendous strength. With the scope of inspired work happening in Minneapolis and Midwest markets, he furthers our credibility in offering clients the best combination of talent and service.”

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