Aaron Cuker

CEO / Chief Creative Officer @ Cuker Agency
Adventurer. Waterman. Athlete. Entrepreneur. Family-Man.

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Shoot for the stars. Aim from the heart.

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Aaron Cuker

I’m an ambitious, blue-collar kid from Virginia and former Olympic-Trial Swimmer. I started my design career at GQ Magazine in NYC. I've made my home in San Diego where I co-founded Cuker Agency in 2006 to pursue my passion for growing digital businesses. I oversee operations, client strategy, and agency growth. I’m a hard-working, very disciplined guy. I love my family, I love working with teams, and I love growing brands. I’m a competitive triathlete. I’m a conscious person and believe in protecting our planet and its natural resources. When I’m not working, I love being in the wild - surfing and spending time in the mountains keeps me grounded.

My motivation comes from creating opportunities for our Agency team and providing for my family.

cukeragency.com

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Work hard.
Be kind.
Repeat.

Values & Beliefs

I believe in kindness and respect.

I believe in healthy living because our body and mind are connected.

I believe in action over words.

I believe in protecting our planet.

I believe in honesty and integrity.

I believe in democracy, freedom, and equality.

I believe in healthy competition.

I believe in capitalism balanced with compassion.

I believe in taking the higher road, with a longer view.

I believe that reputation is everything. My mother taught me this.

I believe in diversity and collaboration.

I believe in hard work.

I believe in saying what you'll do and doing what you say.

I believe that negativity and hate are the enemies of progress.

I believe in learning from views and opinions that are different than my own.

I believe business should be fair and equitable.

I believe in doing what you love.

I believe in giving back.

I believe in the transformative power of technology.

I believe in patience and delayed gratification.

I believe in having a winning attitude, even in defeat.

I believe in every challenge there is an opportunity.

I believe success is often just beyond the point where most people quit.

I believe in never giving up.

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Big achievements start with big dreams.

Achievements

  • USA Triathlon Nationals 2023

  • Carlsbad Youth Baseball All-Star Coach - Pony World Series

  • USA Swimming Olympic Trials 2000

  • Ironman 70.3 - Kona, HI 2021

  • 60 Web Marketing Association Awards

  • 20 OMMA Awards

  • 6 Webby Awards

  • NRF BIG Show Speaking Panel - Mobile Web Design

  • Shop.ORG - Lead Speaker - Mobile Web Design

  • Cast Member of #1 Blockbuster Movie - Swimfan

  • Digital Transformation Professional Certificate - Stanford University

  • BFA, Suma Cum Laudie - University of Kentucky

  • Academic All SEC

  • Student Athlete Representative to the SEC Conference
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Dream it.
Believe it.
Create it.

Experience

I am a digital strategist and business athlete. I work with market leaders, market disrupters, and early stage companies on digitally driven business growth.

Brand Experience
Nike, Sony, Oakley, Callaway, Quiksilver, Nationwide, Vans, Dunlop, Nixon, Roxy, Qualcomm, Rip Curl, Giro, Hitachi, GoMacro, Silver Oak, Olukai, Trex, Sunbelt Rentals, Vuori, Manduka, AIG, Zeiss

Results

  • Manduka - 300% Growth
  • ViX Swimwear - 200% Growth
  • Little Giraffe - 300% Growth
  • PilyQ - 350% Growth
  • Silver Oak - 100% Growth
  • DC Shoes - 100% Growth
  • GoMacro - 300% Growth
  • Xterra Wetsuits - 1,000% Growth
  • Sunbelt Rentals - 350% Growth
  • Rip Curl - 200% Growth
  • OluKai - 100% Growth
  • Vuori - 500% Growth

Campaigns & Projects

  • Nike Basketball
  • Quiksilver.com
  • Redbull.com
  • Vans - 50 Year Campaign
  • RipCurl.com
  • Giro.com
  • SilverOak.com
  • SunbeltRentals.com
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • DunlopMotorcycleTires.com
  • Nixon - Blaster Campaign
  • DCShoes.com

Current

  • Cuker Agency - Co-Founder, CEO & Chief Creative Officer
  • Web Cube - Co-Founder

Past

  • Forward Development - Creative Director
  • Geary Interactive - Digital Designer
  • GQ Magazine - Designer
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Be bold in mind, body, and spirit.

Giving Back

Red Cross & Herrick Family Annual Food & Blanket Drive in Rosarito, Mexico

San Pasqual Academy for Foster Teens

San Diego Food Bank

Challenged Athlete Foundation Triathlon Participant and Fundraiser

Boys to Men - 100 Wave Challenge - Surf Fundraiser

Big Brother / Big Sister Mentorship Program