Meet The Crew

Lunchbucket Creative was founded by Larry Hinkle and Craig Rae. Collectively, we’ve spent nearly 50 years in the trenches at agencies across the country, crafting effective, compelling, and award-winning work for accounts ranging in size from Larry’s wife’s pet sitting business to Disney Home Entertainment.

Craig Rae

Craig Rae

Art Director

Craig is an experienced creative with over 20 years in the advertising and design industries.

After working several years as a merchandise designer/art director in the action sportswear field, Craig opened his own advertising and design shop in Southern California, developing work for clients such as Universal Interactive, FOX Interactive, and Mattel Toys. Prior to founding Lunchbucket, Craig served as associate creative director for Vladimir Jones.

When not spending too much time in the office, Craig can be found at home spending too much time thinking about the office, and things he should have done there earlier that day.

Larry Hinkle

Larry Hinkle

Copywriter

Over his 25-year career (including seven spent sweating words as Vladimir Jones’ senior copywriter), Larry has helped develop brands for a variety of regional and national accounts, including a multi-state banking behemoth, the world’s leading hospitality telephone manufacturer, and the NHL’s worst expansion team of the past 20 years.

He loves beer, zombies, stand-up comedy, cynicism, Diet Coke, loud music, TV, skiing, dogs, the colors purple, orange and black, horror, proofreaders, the Cleveland Browns, THE Ohio State University, his friends and family, and smart advertising.

He hates pretty much everything else.

Ryan Carsten

Ryan Carsten

Interactive Designer

Ryan has been working in animation, interactive design, and web development since 2000.

As a multi-disciplinary Interactive Designer, Ryan’s professional focus has always been on creating systems and digital interfaces that are beautiful, efficient, effective, and above all else, user-friendly. Over the years, Ryan has been fortunate to work with many national and local clients including TaylorMade Golf & adidas, Xcel Energy, The Broadmoor, ColdStone, and Souper Salad.

Ryan lives and works remotely in Montana. When he’s not being a geek on the computer he enjoys being a geek outdoors, spending time with family, and playing hockey.