(1) Legal clients
(2) Advocacy clients & colleagues
(3) Animation & visualization clients
(4) Reviews of my documentaries, by clients and by subject matter experts
(5) Logo & branding clients
(6) Various clients & employers
(1) Legal clients
“We cannot be happier with the quality of the animations you produced for us. (They will) help tremendously in this national litigation, and I expect juries will relate well, regardless of their geographic location.”
– Samuel L. Tarry, Jr., Partner, McGuire Woods (one of the world’s largest law firms), Richmond, VA world headquarters
Regarding: Defense of “Big 3” U.S. automakers in class-action product liability litigation (here)
“You undertook this difficult task and, working under a very tight deadline, produced graphical depictions of the mechanical components that very accurately show their functions and operating ranges.
“The federal judge deemed them reliable and, in a startling courtroom admission, Ford’s own expert acknowledged their accuracy and effectiveness. This is a tribute to your quick grasp of the specifications and your tireless work in getting the job done.”
– Edgar F. Heiskell III, attorney, Michie Hamlett Lowry Rasmussen & Tweel, Charlottesville, VA
Regarding: Product liability & wrongful death; Ford vehicle accelerator cable stuck in wide open position (here)
“Jon’s unique combination of creative research, analytical writing, graphic design and presentation development skills were successfully utilized in our communications programs, in achieving the governmental approvals we sought. Jon’s innovation, attention to detail, and ability to digest extremely complex/abstract legal provisions, concepts and arguments, and translate them into clear, impactive visualizations, were integral parts of our presentations.”
– Morris Richter, Yale Properties International, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Regarding: Multi-year public dispute over the impact of a proposed $100 million condominium complex (here)
“Jon’s graphics, insight, and willingness to go the extra mile were second to none. He was able to comprehend a difficult fact pattern and illustrate the scenario in a method that was both easy to follow and efficient. His input and work product made all the difference in settlement negotiations. We hope to have a long-standing relationship with Jon in the future. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend his services.”
– Eric Yost, Marks & Harrison, Charlottesville, VA (one of Virginia’s largest personal injury firms)
Regarding: Auto accident case (here)
“I appreciate your willingness to come to the site and walk through the scenes with the client, so as to make sure that the presentation was accurate and effective. Also, I found you to be prompt in your edits and easy to work with through email and phone calls. The final product was very informative and instructive to our firm and the insurance company. It all worked out very well for our client.”
– Roger Ritchie, Jr., The Ritchie Law Firm, Harrisonburg, VA
Regarding: Slip & fall injury on black ice (here)
“This was a very difficult project, because of the fact that you did not have the ability to do a site inspection, or even look at high-quality pictures. Indeed, we gave you very little to work with. But you embraced the challenge, were a good collaborator, and always came to client meetings with an idea to start discussions, but were also willing to modify your thinking to adapt to our needs. You were very responsive to our requests for information, and very prompt with edits.
“The work you did on this case has been extremely effective in presenting our arguments, in such a way as to take viewers ‘inside’ our client’s home-studio, to ‘see’ for themselves what we allege occurred. Particularly in regards to the 3D graphics, they were just spectacular, and worked well for us.”
– Jonathan Wren, Martin & Raynor, Charlottesville, VA
Regarding: $800,000 house explosion litigation (here)
“I contacted Jon about helping me on a wrongful death case involving a client that was hit and killed by a driver of a tractor trailer. Jon was able to take the police accident report, photographs, and other information we provided and create time lapse illustrations of the collision.
“The illustrations were to scale an provided great visual evidence that supported our position that the tractor trailer driver was driving too fast for conditions. Jon’s ideas and insight helped create images that were more powerful than I had envisioned. The illustrations were a powerful part of our multi-media mediation presentation.”
– Vaden Warren, The Warren Firm, Charlottesville, VA
Regarding: Wrongful death case (here)
(2) Advocacy clients & colleagues
“I highly recommend Jon for his invaluable assistance to Moms For Liberty in clarifying messaging on a complex and challenging issue. Jon’s insightful guidance and clear communication skills played a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of the matter, ultimately leading to a more coherent and effective message. His expertise and commitment to clarity make him an exceptional asset in any collaborative effort.”
– Tiffany Justice, co-founder, Moms For Liberty (Moms4Liberty.org)
Regarding: My strategic communications advisory services, including to create the core architecture of a comprehensive response to a string false allegations against the organization, that were being uncritically repeated by the national news media
“Jon has an uncanny grasp of the challenges facing those wishing to advocate liberty in the public square, which are even more significant and complex, given the American Islamic Forum for Democracy’s mission to do so in an environment that encompasses religion, law, philosophy and national security. We found his input on our (existing) website, logo, and the body of other visual and written media we have developed and employ, to be uniquely on-point, and well thought-out.
“(His) combination of marketing, graphic design, writing, editing and research abilities and knowledge, along with his deep understanding of the ideas of liberty and security, upon which the AIFD is focused, made his contributions not only superb, but unique. He was clearly not only working on our project as a job, but as an individual who loves what he does, and loves the ideas of liberty.”
– Zuhdi Jasser, M.D., Founder & President, American Islamic Forum for Democracy
Regarding: Multiple creative services, including logo & website front page redesign, copy writing & editing, research, strategic counsel and general creative consulting (here)
“You’re a sane man in an insane world. Thanks for keeping the pressure on.”
– Ben Wetmore, Executive Director, Project Veritas
Regarding: Ongoing creative consulting, and specifically, this Tweet, in which I held the ADL to account for one of its most consequential betrayals of the Jewish people
“The pro-liberty movement is fortunate to have Jon Sutz among its ranks. Jon has helped Freestar Media and our “Lost Liberty Hotel” project in a number of key areas:
- He edited our first press release – which led to national media exposure, thousands in donations and a lasting political impact – and also a vital follow-up press release, and our first newsletter.
- He worked tirelessly on research and coalition-building at a critical stage in the life of the project.
- He designed and produced a beautiful logo for the Lost Liberty Hotel, which drives our core message home to millions of Americans.
“Jon’s creativity, passion and strong work ethic were vital assets to us, and any serious liberty-oriented organization would benefit by enlisting him in its development and outreach efforts.”
– Logan Darrow Clements, CEO, Freestar Media
Regarding: My work to help inspire, then develop the “Lost Liberty Hotel” project, which sought to test the limits of the 22005 Kelo vs. City of New London ruling on eminent domain, in a funny yet principled way (here)
“Jon has been impressively responsive from the moment I accepted his offer and began to work with him to change our logo.
“It became immediately clear to me that Jon has a special ability to thoroughly grasp a concept, and display the essential elements of that concept on paper in an integrated, visually-attractive and attention-grabbing design, that has culminated in our new logo… I could not be more pleased with his work and our new relationship.”
– Al Aitken, Founder & Chairman, Virginians Over-Taxed on Residences (now defunct; archive at VOTORS.org), previously a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot & test pilot, then a career pilot for American Airlines
Regarding: General creative consulting to facilitate a total media makeover, and strategic counsel (here)
“Jon has been tremendously important to the Entitlements Destroy Lives project. While I had the idea for this organization, I had no idea how to convey it to people, or to use the Internet as a tool to start this project. Through his graphic design and writing abilities, Jon has been able to convey EDL’s core message in a very coherent and persuasive way.
“As we move forward, Jon’s talents will need to be utilized in many areas, because he is an extremely talented individual in visual presentation, through graphics and through his oral representations. I would strongly recommend Jon to anyone who has a project that needs this kind of clarity brought to it.”
– Jim Morris, Founder & President, EntitlementsDestroyLives.com (here)
“I am delighted to recommend Jon, whom I have had the privilege of knowing since 2009. Throughout this time, and consulting with him on various Israel-related projects, Jon has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a consummate professional.
“Jon is remarkably dedicated and hardworking, always meeting and often exceeding expectations, especially in his steadfast defense of Israel’s right to exist within safe and secure borders. He is unafraid to challenge establishment figures and organizations when he believes they are not doing enough to defend Israel, or protect the interests of world Jewry. His enthusiasm is contagious and unwavering, inspiring those around him to engage with similar passion. A man of great integrity, Jon possesses a commendable work ethic. His analytical mind allows him to dissect complex problems and devise innovative solutions. Exceptionally articulate, he speaks his mind, even when his views diverge from popular or traditional thinking. His honesty and transparency have earned him the respect of colleagues and collaborators over the years. Jon’s selflessness is evident in his tireless efforts to “fight the good fight” on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people. His dedication to these causes and his unwavering commitment to his principles make him an invaluable advocate and ally.
“In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Jon. His dedication, integrity, analytical skills, and passion make him a true professional and an exceptional individual.”
– Leonard Kristal, Ph.D., Chairman, Jewish Community Relations Council of the East Bay (Oakland, CA), and CEO, Cognisess
Regarding: Various projects that Dr. Kristal and I have worked on to advance essential facts concerning Israel, on the national and international level
“Jon has made a tremendous contribution to various liberty-oriented organizations in Virginia. In particular, he has been of enormous help to the JAL, and the organizations we are affiliated with. His considerable talents as a creative & media consultant and graphic artist have helped to raise the profile and effectiveness of all these organizations’ communications and outreach efforts.
“(He) has earned a well-justified reputation among his colleagues for high-quality work, delivered when promised. Whenever I am approached by liberty-oriented organizations and candidates in need of help with media materials, Jon is the first person I recommend. Quite simply, Jon is a tremendous resource for the liberty movement.”
– James W. Lark III, Ph.D., past Chairman, Libertarian Party of America, 2000-2002
Regarding: My work with the Jefferson Area Libertarians and related liberty-oriented projects in Central Virginia (here)
“With exceptional intelligence, Jon quickly understands in both ‘big picture’ and detail perspectives anything that I or anyone else puts to him. He easily achieves an in-depth grasp of complex ideas in many areas and then applies his creative talents to produce both compelling text and attention-grabbing graphics that are totally relevant to the task.
“As if these abilities weren’t enough, Jon also brings unparalleled initiative, intensity and passion to his work. The results of his efforts have gained earned high praise from former clients, more than evident in his resume. What is not always mentioned but undoubtedly appreciated, as well, are his empathy and humor: working with Jon is not just immensely helpful; it is also a rich and rewarding personal experience.”
– Lyle H Rossiter, Jr., M.D., a forensic psychiatrist (info), author of The Liberal Mind: The Psychological Causes of Political Madness
Regarding: A proprietary civic education program focusing on championing classic liberalism and limited constitutional government on which we had done initial work
“I am the host of a two-hour daily radio talk show that focuses on liberty, politics and culture in Charlottesville, VA (“The Schilling Show,” on WINA, 1070 AM).
“For nearly 20 years, Jon has served as a consultant for The Schilling Show radio program and The Schilling Show Blog & News. He has helped to arrange on-air appearances of nationally- and internationally-known guests, contributing to the blog, and assisting me in raising the show’s stature and influence. He also rapidly created a blog site to help rally public support for me when WINA discontinued my show. This effort helped convince WINA to not only resume producing the show, but to extend its duration to two hours.
“Jon’s work is of the highest quality; he is meticulous in all of his efforts – not just for me, but also, in the fight for liberty in Central Virginia, throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Locally, he has helped to provide strategic direction to groups such as the Jefferson Area Tea Party and the Jefferson Area Libertarians, as well as to liberty-oriented candidates for local, state and national office. I cannot recommend Jon more highly. I am confident that he would be an significant asset to any liberty-focused organization.”
– Rob Schilling, radio talk show host
(3) Animation & visualization clients
“We cannot be happier with the quality of the animations you produced for us. They will help tremendously in this national litigation, and I expect juries will relate well, regardless of their geographic location.”
– Samuel L. Tarry, Jr., attorney, McGuire Woods, Richmond, VA world headquarters
Regarding: Defense of “Big 3” U.S. automakers in class-action product liability litigation (here)
“The animation storyboards and key visualizations you designed were exactly what we needed. When we began working together, you suggested creating an all-in-one solution to our global communications needs that would allow us to explain our unique windmill technology, how it is assembled, and how and why it works, regardless of language and cultural barriers.
“Although other circumstances delayed the production of your animation designs, we can’t wait to see them ‘brought to life’ under your direction. Your skills in visualization and analysis are truly remarkable. I would gladly recommend you to any organization that needs to communicate its message in a dramatic, original, and distinctive fashion.”
– William Welch, Vice President – Development, SOFTWIND Ltd., Scottsdale, AZ
Regarding: Animation storyboards for windmill marketing & assembly videos (here)
“The power of our program far surpasses any training product I have ever seen. The comprehensive quality of the creative consulting, script writing and storyboard design services that Rainbow provided to us was fundamental to creating training materials that brought our program concepts to life, and made the learning process fun and efficient. Congratulations on a job well done.”
– John Picardi, Chief Operating Officer, Lodgistix-HMS (a division of Sulcus Corp.), Phoenix, AZ
Regarding: L-HMS’s industry-breakthrough paperless training for hotel reservations agents, which I wrote, designed and directed the production of (here)
“When Rainbow Technology Group opened this affiliate office in 1990, we were seeking to win contracts with major southeast Asian corporations, for computer animation and multimedia development services. Many sought adventurous, ‘American-style’ approaches to digital media development, and all demanded exceptional service. Even though your office in Arizona was far away, you always made sure that we had innovative, high quality, and well-thought-out storyboards, presentations, and animation plans, delivered on-time. Your creativity and dedication have been instrumental in helping us to grow from a new shop to a $2 million-per-year contender in this extremely competitive market.”
– Kevin Meyerson, President, Rainbow Japan, Inc. Tokyo, Japan
See a profile of my work for Rainbow Technology Group and subsidiary here.
(4) Documentary reviews by clients and subject matter experts
Regarding my 2016 documentary, “The Huffington Post’s Anti-Semitic Bias and Incitement During the Third Intifada”
“This forensic debut video details the systematic way in which the Huffington Post whitewashes Palestinian terrorism, dehumanizes its Jewish victims and incites hatred against Israel. A sobering analysis which sheds valuable light on the deranged prejudice against Israel and the Jews now endemic in the West.”
– Melanie Phillips, blogger, author
“Jon, like many others, has long-recognized that #HuffPost‘s reporting about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is consistently unbalanced, but I don’t think that even he understood how broken their editorial team really are. Jon went through every piece of Huffpost’s reporting, (and lack there-of), during the period of the Third Intifada, and has collated the mountains of data into a powerful ‘info-mentary’ that you need to take the time to watch.
“It’s one thing to kind of ‘have a feeling’ that a reputable news-source like HuffPost has an endemic Israel problem – it’s another thing to witness the overwhelming evidence first-hand. I warn you, this film is not easy to watch. I had to stop more than once. But I urge you to persevere. It’s important to understand the massive media malpractice being committed by Huffington Post. So please watch the film, and share the heck out of it. The world needs to know.”
– Wayne Kopping, Film director, “The Third Jihad”
“This film is an incredible, devastating expose of how the Huffington Post’s point of view on the Middle East has resulted in unbelievably biased reporting, misleading its readers into favoring the terrorists’ narratives.”
– Ryan Mauro, National Security Analyst, ClarionProject.org
“Jon Sutz has produced a new documentary film that is both chilling, and a work of art. It provides evidence of what appears to be Huffington Post’s intentional misrepresentation and distortion of events in Israel. The documentary scrutinizes the Huffington Post’s coverage of the recent wave of Palestinian knifing attacks on Israelis.
The documentary is divided into approximately 10 minutes segments. Each segment examines the coverage of the murder of a particular Israeli. Through his painstaking documentation of omissions, rewordings, emphasis and shocking banality, Sutz presents a powerful repudiation of the Huffington Post’s coverage.
By the end of the documentary, Arianna Huffington’s proclamations about the Post’s commitment to objectivity and providing quality news coverage lie in tatters.”
– Steve Stotsky, Senior Research Analyst, Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Regarding my 2022 mini-documentary, “TWITTER EXPOSED: Enabling the Taliban – but stopping a campaign to rescue US allies from the Taliban”
“This film presents powerful, overwhelming evidence that exposes Twitter’s hypocrisy and political bias, and their tolerance of antisemitism, bigotry, and incitement of violence from certain elements. The film also lays bare Twitter’s long history of censoring conservative speech from politicians to news organizations to satirical publications — while at the same time, allowing hatemongers like Louis Farrakhan and Ayatollah Khamenei to promote violence and antisemitism.”
– Jeffrey James Higgins – Retired DEA supervisory special agent, who fought the Taliban post-9/11; author of FURIOUS and UNSEEN
“Thank you for putting this video together, and for putting it out in the world. I hope your efforts shed some much needed light on the damage done by social media platforms that choose to silence voices for political purposes. You and your organization deserve better, our allies deserve better, and quite frankly, the general public which otherwise wouldn’t know what’s really happening there deserves better. Thank you for being a leader in the attempt to hold them accountable.”
– Michael S. Brewer, retired US Army special operations soldier, later counter-terrorism officer with the US intelligence community; Epoch Times video profile here
Regarding a corporate documentary I wrote and directed the production of, in conjunction with the American Productivity & Quality Center and the US Department of Commerce: Wallace Co., Inc.: “The Road To The Baldrige”:
“After winning the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award (presented by President Bush in 1990), it became apparent that we needed to produce a video documenting our journey… I personally have seen many video productions over the last few months – however, none have been able to capture that unique experience or the ‘special moment in time’ that is so alive in our video. It is the highlight of every presentation… (I) believe in the quotation that, ‘Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.’ That you do so well!”
– Michael Spiess, Executive Vice President, Wallace Co., Inc., Houston, TX
Regarding: A documentary video that I wrote, designed and directed, chronicling Wallace Co., Inc.’s journey to winning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (here)
Regarding a corporate training documentary I wrote and directed the production of, Mississippi Power & Light: “Quality Action Teams”
“Thank you and your crew for a wonderful product, and for the manner in which you went about creating that product. It has been extremely refreshing to work with a vendor who is able to meet schedule, stay within budget, and remain responsive to our requests. I realize it was difficult for you and your crew to capture the footage you needed at our construction headquarters due to the activity there. I am especially appreciative of the way you were able to accomplish this without interfering with our employees as they went about their important daily tasks.”
– Steve Lee, Total Quality Improvement Coordinator, Mississippi Power & Light (a division of Entergy Corp.), Jackson, MS
(5) Logo & branding clients
“The logo you designed for us is exactly what we were looking for! It has the ‘punch’ and positive aura that we try to bring to our work, and it is far superior to the logos of our competitors. Thank you for doing a really superlative job.”
– Sarah Krueger, Executive Director, Yes!Press, Sunnyvale, CA
Regarding: Yes!Press logo and sale brochure (here)
“Jon is a consummate professional. His very first step in the process was to get a really good feel for what my company does. He asked all sorts of questions about the company mission, its goals, my ideal client, and all the way down to my favorite colors and fonts. He asked detailed questions about my personal vision for the banner, things like what would I want it to convey, do I like simple, modern design (yes) vs. a more traditional look (not so much). One very cool thing about Jon is that he gave me a great design right away, got my feedback, and then kept tweaking it until we were both satisfied. I’d highly recommend Jon’s services – you can expect attention to detail, timely delivery of materials, and a keen artistic eye. In working with Jon, I feel as if he treated me like a valued client, and even more – he treated me like a friend.”
– Lisa DeSpain, Owner, SparkPubMedia,
Regarding “SparkPubMedia” logo redesign
“Jon grasped the essence of the problem and quickly created a logo that incorporated the notion of time and an index (APDEX). The logo conveys our primary values in an easy-to-understand form. Jon was very responsive, thorough, and great to work with.”
– Peter Sevcik, Chief Executive Officer, NetForecast, Inc., Charlottesville, VA
Regarding: APDEX logo (here)
“Jon was able to come up with an ‘HBO2’ icon that was exactly what I had been looking for. Jon has proven to be an exceptionally valuable, multi-talented asset to OHNC in our global marketing and informational campaigns.”
– Richard A. Neubauer, M.D., Founder & Medical Director, Ocean Hyperbaric Neurologic Center, Inc., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Regarding: “HBO2” and “Neur02” logos
(6) Various clients & employers
“Jon assured us at the onset that he would assist us in producing a business plan and application that would be immediately distinguishable from others… including design esthetics, copy content & structure that would be attractive, comprehensive and easy to understand. Needless to say, we were thrilled when the ABB judging committee announced that Gaffney Homes had won the America’s Best Builder Award. One judge specifically cited the easy to follow layout of our business plan as being a critical factor in helping to put us over the top.”
– Mike Gaffney, President & Founder, Gaffney Homes, Charlottesville, VA
Regarding: Overall creative consulting services (here)
“As Creative Director of this firm, Jon has acted as director of animation, script supervisor, client liaison and project coordinator. Because we are a small firm, it has been necessary for Jon to assume multiple roles on a variety of projects. He has done so admirably, and in all instances has distinguished himself through his superlative performance. It has been my pleasure to work directly with Jon, and observe firsthand the dedication and perseverance he brings to every project. He possesses enormous energy, talent and is extraordinarily gifted. Jon has been a valued member of the Rainbow ‘team,’ whose contribution to our efforts has been significant… (and his) considerable abilities would prove to be a major asset to any firm with which he becomes affiliated.”
– Earl Jarred, Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Technology Group, Inc., which was acquired by computer game developer THQ; see source letter here, and details about my work for Rainbow here
Regarding: My employment, and rise from Layout Artist to Creative Director within 14 months
“As Creative Consultant to Pantheon’s video division, your work has been consistently superb. You delivered the concept development, script writing and storyboard design services that we needed, on-time and on-budget, and made sure that whenever possible, our clients’ expectations were exceeded. Your determination and work ethic are truly exceptional. It has been a pleasure to work with you on each of these challenging projects.”
– Debbie Alexander, Executive Producer, Pantheon Studios, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Regarding: Various consulting and advisory services
“When I retained Jon, I had high hopes, but no expectations. Until that time, the Ocean Hyperbaric Neurologic Center (OHNC) had been ill-served by its public relations and creative/media consultants. I feel this was primarily due to their inability to immerse themselves in and appreciate HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) technology, the dire need for it to become a widely-available option in neurological rehabilitation, and the subtle nuances that an endeavor as challenging as ours necessitates. Jon has proven to be a multi-talented, exceptionally valuable asset to OHNC. Jon’s work has encompassed a broad range of areas, including copy and script writing/editing, designing storyboards and key graphics, planning and producing video presentations, and developing website content & architecture. In many instances, this work required that Jon research, analyze, deconstruct, then reconstruct OHNC’s existing media, and consult on overall strategies – and even business operations, down to the smallest detail.
“In all of the above work realms, Jon has performed exceptionally well, and the results became apparent soon after our affiliation began. OHNC has received compliments from all over the world regarding the media that Jon reconstructed (particularly our videos and website). Our business has increased significantly, and we are much better organized. I feel that Jon’s exceptional skills, character, dedication, attitude, and attention to detail would be of great value to any organization that is fortunate enough to become affiliated with him.”
– Richard A. Neubauer, M.D., Founder & Medical Director, Ocean Hyperbaric Neurologic Center, Inc., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Regarding: My reconstruction of the OHNC’s website content (here), and its pediatric neurorehabilitation case study documentary video (here)
“Thank you for your presentation of the Training Manual…. You truly are a Five-Star Employee.” (the highest employee honor)
– Horst Schulze, Chief Executive Officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company (letter here)
Regarding: Graphical training tools Jon created, on his own initiative, that were proved to save labor time and improve quality in banquet set-up, service and tear-down
Also, see my nomination for the Ritz-Carlton Five-Star Award, the highest employee service honor, in which I was cited for “only conforming to the highest forms of perfection,” here
“The (multimedia) kiosk you developed for our trade show booth looked great! Thanks for all the hard work and long hours to meet our deadline.”
– Andrew Renk, Corporate Communications Associate, PCS Health Systems, Inc. (now CareMark), Scottsdale, AZ