Phil Reilly, Senior Strategic Advisor

Phil has over 25 years in the agency business, most recently heading up CMD, where he helped transform the specialty training and publishing company Creative Media Development into a full-service agency with Global clientele including Intel, Microsoft, HP, Banner Bank and JELD-WEN. As President he oversaw all aspects of the agency, including culture, strategy, planning, creative, production, sales, accounting and personnel/staffing. Prior to CMD, Phil also worked for EvansGroup (now part of Publicis) and RJR Nabisco in New York City. He’s a two-time Olympic Fencing competitor and still teaches and mentors young athletes today at a not for profit fencing club the Oregon Fencing Alliance (OFA). Phil is applying the skills and experiences acquired over a long marketing career to Anvil and its clients, to support continued success. Areas of focus as an observer/advisor include: vendor contract evaluation, business development, strategic planning, training and leadership development. With a seven-year history as an Anvil Advisory Board member, he has a unique perspective and insights into the organization. Phil has refined his skills helping agencies in an advisor/mentor role with a host of other organizations, including: Etzel Agency (Sports One), Watson Creative, Cinco Design and Sport Oregon.