Jon Chonko is busy right now growing his beard and manipulating the way the world looks. As a designer at thehappycorp, that’s his job. Make new things to put inside the world. How cool is that?

Two years ago Jon decided his life was decidedly lacking in manliness. To remedy this, Jon painted his body and leapt through a bonfire kindled with

We’re seeing the effects of the melting ice caps first hand at thehappycorp re-education center. This little guy made himself at home while Dave was at lunch.

He got a hold of a black sharpie and went to town on our wall calender. Now all the days are black Xs; a statement about his species’ precarious situation, no doubt.

Check out his Action Pad full of Action Steps:

–Chase seals

–Make

Update April 2008: After over a year of valued service Randy Makiej has re-joined the world of freelance talent. We will miss Randy, and we are indebted to him for helping us build out our production group, establish improved process, and bringing Senior experience to one of the companies fastest growth periods. Additionally, his skill with a hammer and band saw were invaluable as thehappycorp moved

From tall to tallest, check out thehappycorp global’s family photo.

Some of us might look tough, like you’re trying to take our last beer, but we’re not so hard. Except for Spangler. He rode in The Crusades. We voted him most likely to tell his future children, “Nobility is a birth right, often squandered.”

Today Rishi said, “So how come all the other new hires got new hire posts? Where's my new hire post?”

To which Dave Franzese replied, “Son, when we started here we didn't get no new hire posts! I had to write my new hire post on the internet with a ballpoint pen uphill both ways in the snow.”

But we like Rishi, and

Arnold Cruz has no middle name. Photo by doctorjaeger

Arnold Cruz has been hired as thehappycorp’s Director of Latin Affairs. Not only experienced in providing ethnically oriented resources and support, Arnold is a problem-solver with proven skill in identifying the most efficient media outlets and alternative means for achieving results. He will be working in a client support role with thehappycorp’s international and domestic clients. Additionally, he will be contributing to special projects in the publicity department.

Amanda Corrine Brown goes by her middle name. Photo by doctorjaeger

Corrine Brown has been hired to head up the production department. Throughout her career, Corrine has been adept at creating production systems that drive efficiency and results. She will be charged to expand and manage the ever-growing pool of freelance creative talent working on thehappycorp global projects, currently and in the future. Corrine will also be working in direct contact with all of thehappycorp’s clients and ensure that every new project gets the proper care and attention it deserves.