Dan Stewart to lead creative efforts for deep clients.

deep, a Marlin Network Agency, welcomes Dan Stewart who has joined the company as vice president, creative director effective March 1, 2011.

Stewart is now responsible for creative input and leadership for all deep clients, including Otis Spunkmeyer, ConAgra Foods –Lamb Weston, Nestlé Professional (Stouffers, Lean Cuisine, Minor’s, Chef-Mate, Hot Pockets, and Trio) Torani Syrups, Escalon Premier Brands, Aisle 411, Liberty Bank and Andy’s Frozen Custard.

Stewart was most recently chief creative officer at Noble Communications where he supervised the creative teams at both the Springfield and Chicago offices.

Stewart’s creative credits include work on H. J. Heinz, Tyson Foods, M&M Mars, Reckitt Benckizer, Schwan’s, Nestlé, Borden, Portion Pac, Kellogg’s and Precision Foods.

deep is an affiliate agency of the Marlin Network located in Springfield, Mo. Since 1985, the Marlin Network has been providing branding, advertising and culinary services to some of the nation’s largest companies.