Hi, I'm Justin.
I grew up telling stories as a little boy on my grandmama’s screened in porch, to escape the sweltering heat of the north Georgia summer. Storytelling was as much a part of our daily lives as fried chicken and sweet tea. Those afternoons spinning tales are my favorite childhood memories; they taught me to laugh, to think critically, and ultimately to connect.
It’s no wonder that today I make my living telling stories. I do it through creating content and marketing campaigns, I do it through acting on stage and on television, and I do it through sharing what I’ve learned with others.
I’ve been honored as one of the travel/ hospitality industry's "Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing,” recognized as a “Rising Star: Destination Marketing” and named one of "New York's Funniest People" (by popular vote)!
I am currently the Head: Marketing and Communications North America for South African Tourism where I work alongside an extraordinary team to share South Africa’s tourism story with intrepid travelers from the USA and Canada.
As an actor, I've been seen on NBC and Comedy Central and at New York's City Center, Gotham Comedy Club and Upright Citizens Brigade. Or perhaps you've seen me on stages across the country as Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast , Amos in Chicago, or as Edna Turnblad in the National Tour of Hairspray—some of my favorite roles.
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I make it my job to listen carefully, respond thoughtfully, then follow my intuition—trusting that my unique point of view can add great value to the project at hand. I want to inspire others to do the same. How can I help you tell your story?