As the Chief Brand & Creative Partner for Incend Media, Mike Foristall brings nearly 30 years of experience in creative leadership, brand architecture, and strategic vision. Throughout his distinguished career, Foristall has guided renowned organizations such as Starwood Hotels, Coca-Cola Consolidated, AdventHealth, and the University of Central Florida, consistently delivering sophisticated brand positioning that drives long-term market presence.
Foristall’s extensive background includes more than 25 years as the Executive Creative Director at Knight Agency, where he led creative strategies for the national marketing and communications firm. His deep expertise spans corporate branding, narrative storytelling, advanced design, and comprehensive campaign development. Known for his forward-thinking approach, Foristall excels at translating complex business objectives into high-impact visual and narrative clarity.
In tandem with his role at Incend Media, Foristall is an active entrepreneur. He owns Butcher Golf (ButcherGolf.com), a premium apparel brand producing high-quality, custom polo shirts for corporate events, sports teams, and executive uniforms. His ventures also include The Big Skinny with Lou Basenese, alongside strategic creative partnerships with firms like Millennium Group and Disruptive Tech Research.
Foristall’s creative leadership spans multiple high-stakes sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, telecommunications, and education. His portfolio features impactful work with enterprise clients such as Kessler Hotels, AutoNation, Hughes Supply, and Cable & Wireless. His multi-disciplinary skill set covers the entire creative ecosystem, from campaign development and art direction to video production and event management.
At Incend Media, Foristall channels this deep mastery of storytelling and brand activation directly into the Incend Media Growth Framework™. He ensures that a client’s messaging and positioning serve as a rock-solid foundation, converting visibility into trust and long-term customer acquisition.
Mike is married to his wife, Jennifer, and is a proud father of four children. Together, the family enjoys returning to their alma mater, UCF, and hunting down hidden-gem Chinese restaurants—which, as Mike notes, always seem to have the absolute best food.