CHICAGO - Harbor (https://harborpicturecompany.com) recently made two key creative appointments within its sound division. Jason Ryan (pictured) joined the studio as creative director, sound. He is based in Chicago and brings more than two decades of experience in audio post. Steve Perski was elevated to group creative director, sound post, where he will lead Harbor’s US sound division from their New York location.
Ryan spent over a decade at FCB Chicago, and earlier worked with the Chicago Recording Company, shaping campaigns for brands that including Michelob Ultra, SC Johnson, Boeing and Fiat Chrysler, among many others. A graduate of Full Sail University, his expertise spans commercial, branded and long-form content.
In related news, Mark Turrigiano was promoted to creative director. His credits span both advertising and entertainment, from the My Brother’s Keeper spots with President Obama to Magnolia Pictures’ The Brink, alongside campaigns for brands such as Budweiser, FanDuel, Visa and Lancôme.
And Alex Levatter joined Harbor as assistant mixer, also based in Chicago. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Sound Arts and Industries Master’s program, Levatter has earned festival-recognized credits at Sundance and SXSW, and gained experience at Skywalker Sound among other top facilities.
“Harbor is setting the standard for where sound is headed,” states Perski. “These appointments expand our ability to pair artistry with innovation and technology, ensuring clients get premium audio across every format and platform.”