John Polk

Founder/CEO

John Polk founded 11 Dollar Bill and leads its team. He oversees all aspects of production, operations, marketing and business strategy.

John has been a production and post-production executive for more than 20 years. He launched 11 Dollar Bill in 2013 to provide comprehensive, flexible and innovative content creation solutions for advertising, corporate and entertainment clients. Under his leadership, 11 Dollar Bill has won six Emmys, a D&AD Pencil, a Humanitarian Award and multiple One Club and Telly awards.

A Chicago native, John earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management with a focus in Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He has served on the President’s Council of the Museum of Science and Industry and the Scenemakers Board of the Goodman Theatre. He is currently Co-Vice President of the Kellogg Alumni Club of Colorado.

John has provided pro-bono services for numerous charities including Make-A-Wish, the American Cancer Society and Off The Street Club. He is passionate about mentoring and actively involved in Northwestern University’s Mentorship Program. He enjoys skiing, off-road sports, golf and spending time with his wife and kids.

John is also an award-winning editor. View his recent work below.

SlimFast “Drive Thru”

Winter Park “Best of Us”

Jai Alai “Bold, Citrusy and Joppy”

Lundberg Rice “30,000”

Wild Basin “Barbecue”

El Pollo Loco “Locker Room”

JD Sports “Manifesto”