Kris Homsher

LUCAS DONAT / Chief Brand Officer, TRUECAR

As a producer Kris is second to none. She has a rare combination of brilliance and kindness and used both to get the job done over the more than a decade or more that she worked at my agency. Kris started as a line producer and went on to head up the entire commercial and content production division for the agency, including managing the in-house post-production department. Over that period of time she produced countless national campaigns and, in so doing, made the impossible happen over and over again. There was never a problem she couldn’t solve. Her organization is unparalleled and her teams always loved her. She is one of the hardest working, dearest people I know. One could do no better than to have Kris as a colleague or friend. I count myself lucky to consider her both.

DAVID BLACKER / Creative Director, THE WOO

Dependable, trustworthy, genuine, organized and loyal are just a few of the words I’d use to describe my good friend and colleague, Kris. And for those interested in bringing Kris on board, I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is she’s a consummate pro. She knows everything there is to know about advertising production. Traditional broadcast… short and long form digital video…branded content…testimonials…radio…you name it. She’s done it all and done it well. She runs a department seamlessly while inspiring and leading a large team. She always thinks on her feet; she always protects the creative vision and she always has a smart solve for any problem that could arise. Whatever the parameters, whatever the budget, whatever the timeline, Kris will get it done… and do so with a smile on her face. And if her experience and keen work ethic weren’t enough, she’s also got the biggest heart in the business. She is bar none the best producer I have ever worked with. That brings me to the bad news. Kris has set the bar so high, that she’s forever ruined it for every other producer I work with. Sure, they may be good. But they’re not Kris.

JERRY MELICHAR / Operations Director, SPARK44

Kris Homsher brings a passion to her work and collaborations at Spark44 that I’ve seldom encountered in my career. Kris’ focus and attention to detail have provided incalculable value to our business and have built a strong foundation for continuity and growth. Kris asks hard questions and dedicates herself to finding the answers and documenting her findings for her colleagues. Kris understands the importance of and nuances surrounding digital asset management and has been instrumental in introducing new functionality and tighter processes to Spark’s global asset management platform. Kris is unfazed by challenging projects and tight deadlines. She will not compromise on quality even when budget size and time pressures seem to necessitate otherwise. I highly recommend Kris Homsher as an experienced producer and agency operations expert.

LIZ FOSTER / Director of Production, SPARK44

Kris is one of the most dedicated, resourceful, detailed producers I’ve ever worked with. During the time we worked together, she consistently went above and beyond her role as Sr. Producer, looking for and implementing process efficiencies for both domestic and international deliveries. Kris built strong, collaborative relationships with her global counterparts in London and provided direction and support for incoming and outgoing global adaptations of TV spots and social films. I relied heavily on her vast knowledge of broadcast production and business affairs best practices to help shape the production protocol we followed at Spark44. Kris is a trusted production expert and anyone would be very lucky to have her on their team.

MONIQUE MARTINO / Director of Creative Services, SPARK44

Having a top-of-the game Creative Producer in your team who also happens to be an operations expert (and) technical maverick provides an added advantage every day. Kris brings everything a Creative Agency/department needs to make great content, that’s a given. She also contributes beyond the brief, with a huge capacity to collaborate with Creative leadership: bringing creative recommendations to the table, advising a myriad of stakeholders, and anticipating the ever-changing needs of the Creative, Production, Studio & Post Production teams at all times. The amazing thing about all of the success that Kris brings is that she does this with every project/campaign/task that comes her way, and she doesn’t falter in her dedication and diligence to achieve creative excellence. How I approached my work changed significantly when I started working with Kris 4 years ago: the level of support and confidence you gain from having a partner who delivers above and beyond expectation, means you are set up for success yourself. Kris is the person that I want around. She is the person all of my colleagues want on their team.

KRISTIN ROBERTS / Integrated Producer, FREELANCE

I’ve worked with Kris several times throughout the years and I can honestly say that she is one of the smartest, most organized, passionate and dedicated producers I’ve ever met. She has the rare combination of great creative insight, organizational brilliance, and outstanding problem solving skills. She can see 12 steps ahead on any project giving her the ability to anticipate, address and/or circumvent any potential production problems. Her knowledge of the technical side of our business is unprecedented and if she doesn’t know the answer to something she’ll research it until she has complete understanding of the concept. Kris’ passion and dedication are evident in the fact that she gives 200% to everything she does, whether it’s a big job or small operational task. She will not rest until everyone on the team is happy and every detail is laid out to perfection. Kris has been on the agency and production side of the business so she has a well rounded understanding of production which makes her an amazing asset to any company. Kris also cares deeply about the people she works with and although she works hard, she treats everyone with dignity and respect. She’s truly one of the best producers and finest human beings that I know.

TIM HAWKINS / Senior Art Director (ACD), SPARK44

I cannot recommend this force of nature more. Never have I ONCE worried about a project Kris was on because she is probably the most hard working producer I have EVER come across. Her eye for detail and finding errors is second to none. Calling her accurate and organized is a severe understatement. Kris is the kind of producer that will call out minute inconsistencies from one project, to another several years back. She is a machine and everyone who knows her will tell you the same. I think my favorite part of working with Kris is that she has always felt like a partner instead of just a producer. She genuinely cares about the work and wants the brands and company to succeed and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. Her strict organization always keeps projects on task and on deadline. If you need a do-all producer that knows the biz inside and out and is a true team player, Kris is your girl. And if you have production issues that you need fixing fast, well, she probably already has a spread sheet for that...

MICHELLE GUZMAN/ Director, In-House Agency Studio 60, YAMAHA

There are very few people with whom I’d put complete faith and confidence in with getting productions done - both big and small. That person is Kris Homsher. She’s a stellar producer and leaves no stone unturned when it comes to digging into the details and providing every workable option. Kris collaborates and embraces transparency ever step of the way. She’s a true production partner in ever sense of the word and brings calm in the sea of chaos. This results a great spirit of teamwork, a solid finished product and a happy client. When Kris is on my productions, I know it will get done right - the first time!

TERESA VILLASEÑOR / Senior Digital Producer-Project Manager, FREELANCE

I had the pleasure of working with Kris at Spark44. She brought a level of professionalism and dedication to the team that made us all better at our jobs. She handles the most complex of productions with leadership keeping one eye on the high level goal and the other eye on the details of the project resulting in the highest quality work. She partners with creative, production and account/client teams to make sure that everyone is heard and their goals met. Her connections within the industry mean that no creative idea is too big or small; She can get it done. From a production standpoint her amazing organizational skills and analytical thinking enable her to find the clearest, most efficient path from project start to finish. And I have never met anyone who could communicate production elements to a client in clearer terms than Kris. I am grateful to have been able to work with her on several projects. Her generosity with her time and expertise helped me work my way through challenging situations and I am a better producer for having worked with her.

PAULINA PERKOWSKA / Client Finance Manager, SPARK44

I have worked with Kris for over 3 years and she is hands down one of the most detailed oriented and hardworking producers I had the pleasure to team up with. During our past few years of working together, Kris has always been in charge of the most financially complex jobs within the agency and she has proven over and over her mastery of the finance processes. Kris and I would team up on many occasions and go through the budgets, reconciliations and ensure that we are doing the right thing financially. She is a great team player, as she always communicates well with the finance team and provides all the necessary details and answers any questions. As most of Kris’s jobs have been the most complex, they have also been the easiest to reconcile and that’s due to Kris’s ability and management of the budgets. She takes ownership in everything she does, and she is very dependable. I can attest that whenever I knew Kris was in charge of a certain project, I never had to worry about the financial part of them.

STEPHEN DIXON / Audio Mixer - Recordist - Sound Designer, 740 SOUND

If you are ever in need of an incredibly gifted producer, look no further than Kris Homsher. In my career I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented producers in the business, and I consider Kris to be a top tier producer. She is incredibly organized and focused which keeps projects on track as well as on budget. I've had technical discussions with Kris that would leave other producers with a blank stare. But Kris has a vast depth of knowledge that surpasses her piers, eliminating production and post-production bumps in the road. When timelines are tight, Kris stays laser focused on the job at hand and is truly unflappable. I have worked on numerous high profile advertising campaigns with Kris for more than a decade, and it has never been anything other than an absolute pleasure. 

MARK MEYERS / President, TRADEMARK FILMS

When Kris Homsher is working with me on a job, I can sleep well at night. What can I say, she is professional, on time, more organized than anyone I have ever met, problem solver, creative, hard working, great phone skills and always there when you need her. She managed a well oiled machine with me for about 4 years working sometimes 6 and 7 days a week. She dealt with stars, athletes, difficult clients and high maintenance directors. She was always juggling things and never dropped the ball once. A lot of the success we had during those four years is contributed to her.