Biography
Justin is a blue collar kid from Michigan who joined the Marine Corps Infantry at 18 and served for six years, providing embassy security and helicopter rescue support in missions all around the globe. He was part of the Marine force that rescued Captain Scott O’Grady from Bosnia after he was shot down in 1995, an incredible story represented in the film “Behind Enemy Lines.”
After serving our country, Justin taught himself how to program HTML and other languages to begin a career in web design and development. Justin served as the chair of Stagwell’s Constellation Network, and previously served as CEO of Instrument, the digital agency he co-founded in 2006. He is passionate about running a values-based, democratic, and decentralized organization where every individual is pushed towards personal greatness.
Outside of work Justin is passionate about staying physically fit while raising 3 young children with his wife. Challenging themselves physically and mentally is core to who they are as a family.
Resume
Professional Experience
Chair
Stagwell’s Constellation Network
May 2022 – May 2024
Co-Founder & CEO
Instrument
April 2006 – May 2022
Justin served as the CEO of Instrument, where he supported the forward advancement of all agency functions.
Member of Board of Directors
Modo, Inc.
January 2015 – Present
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
August 1993 – August 1999
Justin served in the Marine Corps infantry for six years, providing embassy security and helicopter rescue support in missions around the globe. He was part of the Marine force that rescued Captain Scott O’Grady from Bosnia after he was shot down in 1995, an incredible story represented in the film “Behind Enemy Lines.”
Beliefs
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I believe in a democratic platform of togetherness
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I believe in service to our country
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I believe in love, tolerance, and understanding
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I believe in the pledge of allegiance
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I believe that capitalism without compassion is wrong
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I believe that capitalism with no constrains is not sustainable for our planet or us as human beings
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I believe that a giving nature is when we're at our best
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I believe in foreign policy, but not at the detriment of our homeland
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I believe in the 2nd Amendment, but I also believe that reform and perspective are needed
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I believe that progress and innovation are central to our common cause and our greatness as a country
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I believe in foresight and patience
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I don't believe in stereotypes, they mask our inability to understand
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I believe in hard work
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I believe in having a winners attitude, even in defeat
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I believe that the pursuit of greatness is more important than achieving it
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I believe that your body and mind need nourishment
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I believe in healthy competition
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I believe in sharing what's in my heart
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I believe in our democracy
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I believe in you