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Patrick Rynell

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Member, Board of Directors at Uniting Voices Chicago
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Patrick Rynell is the EVP/Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett, with a 25-year career crafting campaigns for over 100 brands, including Samsung and the PGA. He began his professional life scheduling audits before finding his passion in advertising. He studied English and Marketing at DePaul University.

He recently joined the Board of Directors for Uniting Voices Chicago, an organization his sons participated in, reflecting a deep personal connection to youth music programs. In his free time, he is a food enthusiast, describing it as his "favorite form of folly. "

He was responsible for the celebratory dyeing of the Chicago River blue following the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series win.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Member, Board of Directors
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Creative Advertising
Has led creative campaigns for over 100 brands during his 25-year tenure at Leo Burnett, working with major accounts like Samsung, ComEd, and the PGA of America.
Youth Music Programs
Serves on the Board of Directors for Uniting Voices Chicago, a youth choir his own children were involved with, and helped lead a collaborative promotional campaign.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Member, Board of Directors
Uniting Voices Chicago
1999
EVP/ECD
Leo Burnett, Chicago
In the press

Media appearances

Uniting Voices Welcomes Four New Board Members to the Board of Directors. Featured in Uniting Voices Chicago (official blog)
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Board of Directors - Uniting Voices Chicago. Featured in Uniting Voices Chicago (official website)
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Education
English/Marketing
DePaul University
Art
St. Ambrose University
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