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Craig Hanna

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Retired at The Hanna Estate
📍 Burlingame, Kansas, United States

Craig Hanna is a creative force in the experience design industry, co-founding Thinkwell Group and previously serving as a creative executive at Universal Studios. He is known for his visionary storytelling on award-winning projects like Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and holds three patents for attraction design. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic and insightful.

Now fully retired, Craig owns and operates Council City Coffee Co. with his wife, aiming to create a social hub and preserve local history. He also writes a bi-weekly newspaper column titled "Farm Life" and pursues personal passions like filmmaking, writing, home brewing, sausage making, and gin distilling.

Interesting fact: He was a key creative force behind the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Retired
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Burlingame, Kansas, United States
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Experiential Storytelling
A 35-year career veteran who co-founded Thinkwell Group, creating iconic attractions and experiences for brands like Warner Bros. and Universal Studios.
Creative Entrepreneurship
After co-founding a major design agency, he is now channeling his creative energy into a local business, Council City Coffee Co.
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Work history

1-2026
Retired
The Hanna Estate
12-2024 - 1-2026
Retired
TAIT
7-2024 - 12-2024
EVP Creative
TAIT
7-2001 - 7-2024
Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Chief Marketing Officer
Thinkwell Group
6-2001 - 7-2024
Chief Creative Officer
Thinkwell Group
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