Experience
Gretchen has over 25 years of experience in content creation in the print publication landscape. Prior to that, she worked in various creative offices with projects ranging from cookbooks to corporate collateral.
Background
Prior to moving to flat Chicago many moons ago, she attended hilly Ohio University in Athens where she earned a BFA in the graphic design program.
Community Involvement
From soup kitchens to her kids’ school fundraisers, she involves her family in activities all over the Northwest Side of Chicago.
In Her Back Pocket
Exploring the city with her children on the weekends — but being a homebody has also become a fine art.
Being raised in a design industry has helped me to think critically but also have fun with the process, which in turn makes a better product.
—Gretchen Rund
Meet the Team
Each member of our team brought their own “patch” to BackPocket’s fabric — years of expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to doing work that matters.
