About - Must Be Something

Hello, we are Must Be Something

We are optimists. It’s not that we believe everything is great; it’s that we believe in working to find the greatness and make it sing. In fact, the solution to just about every challenge you will face can be discovered in your authentic story. That’s not a magical thought. It’s the practical reality that what you do, why you do it, how you do it and who you do it for, when taken together, contain an incredibly powerful message that opens eyes, minds and hearts. We are incredibly good at helping you find that story and tell it in a beautiful way. That’s our promise.

Who we are, like actually in reality.

Jed Alger

Creative Director/Founder

Jed spent thirteen years at Wieden+Kennedy as a writer and creative director, and another five years freelancing all over before starting Must Be Something. He has worked on brands like Burgerville, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Target, Nike and Starbucks.

Andrew Schafer

Account Director/Founder

Andrew spent 9 years at Wieden+Kennedy before jumping ship to start Must Be Something with Jed. He’s led brands like Burgerville, Levi’s, Starbucks, Target and Dodge/Chrysler. He spent the 10 previous years at Chiat/Day working on Apple in both the UK and Los Angeles, California. such as Burgerville, Nike, Microsoft, XBox and Google.

Katie Nance

Executive Producer

Katie has worked at some the best advertising agencies that have ever existed (Crispin Porter & Bogusky, W+K, Media Arts Lab and now, Must Be Something). She brings a deep well of experience from brands like Apple, Volkswagen and Levi’s.

Sean Donnell

Creative Director/Designer

Sean started his career working with the iconic action-sports brands Lib Tech and Gnu snowboards, then moving to Wieden+Kennedy and Razorfish. He has created nearly every kind of communication for clients such as EA, Burgerville, Microsoft, XBox and Nike.

Barney

Mascot/Security Guard

Barney plays an essential role on our team. He is the ultimate warmer of laps, hassler of mailmen, seeker of crumbs and all around lifter of spirits at Must Be Something. Good job, Barney.

Nellie

Mascot/Security Guard

A recent transplant to Oregon, Nellie is a powerhouse personality with a bottomless capacity for bringing the love.

Marco

Mascot/Security Guard

The newest member of the Must Be Something menagerie, Marco is working hard to carve out his own niche. We ear good things about him.

Roody

Mascot/Security Guard

Head of the Must Be Something Coast K-9 Unit, Roody is a stalwart and soulful companion whose experience is equaled only by his essential cuteness.