Cornett Welcomes Aleigh Hawking and Nick Rog to Creative Team

Sep. 15, 2025

Cornett has expanded its creative bench with the addition of senior art director Aleigh Hawking and senior copywriter Nick Rog, who will play key roles across the agency’s portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on Nissin Foods USA, including Cup Noodles, Top Ramen, and Hot & Spicy Fire Wok.

Jason Majewski, group creative director at Cornett said:

“Aleigh impressed us from the start with her eagerness and willingness to jump right in. Even before joining full-time, she was contributing to projects and proving her talent, versatility, and commitment. Beyond her skill set, her passion and collaborative spirit made it obvious she would be an incredible addition to the team. We’re also thrilled to grow our Chicago presence.”

 

Hawking, who joined on July 1, brings experience from agencies including GS&P, Leo Burnett, DDB, and The Distillery Project. A graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in advertising and a focus on art direction, she has called Chicago home for nearly eight years. Outside of work, she can often be found at concerts, on brewery patios, cooking for friends, or exploring the Midwest.

Rog joined the agency on July 21. Majewski said: 

"Nick immediately stood out with his energy, passion, and genuine love for the brands we work with—especially Nissin Foods USA. He proactively reached out in a way that was both memorable and creative, showing his enthusiasm for Japanese culture, social content, influencers, and brand storytelling. From our very first conversation, it was clear he was a natural fit—not only for the work we do, but also for the community here in Lexington. It felt like an easy decision."

 

A native of Connecticut and a University of Kentucky graduate, Rog studied art direction at the Creative Circus before launching his career in New York as a copywriter. His passions outside the office range from running Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and playing Magic: The Gathering to road trips, basketball, and cooking.

Together, Hawking and Rog bring creative versatility and personal enthusiasm to Cornett, supporting both Nissin Foods USA and other client partners as the agency continues to grow its creative output.