Brendan Shea

Brendan Shea is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in branding and creative strategies. Currently serving as a Partner at Sunup since 2023, Brendan leads initiatives within a studio focused on technical organizations across various sectors. As a Marketing & Communications Professor at Loyola University Chicago since 2015, Brendan teaches courses on social media, content marketing, and integrated marketing communication. Prior roles include Senior Vice President at INK Communications Co. and Walker Sands, where Brendan developed and expanded creative and content departments while generating significant revenue. Brendan's background also includes positions at Strike Social and Sprout Social, along with earlier experiences in communications and content roles at Loyola University Chicago and leading advertising agency Leo Burnett. Brendan holds a Master's degree in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.