Ralph Lee, Assistant Account Executive, Gatorade

What is your favorite ad of all time, and why?
"My pick is the 'Like Mike' Gatorade commercial series — not because I work on the Gatorade account, but because MJ was one of the most inspirational figures of my childhood, and his success has transcended generations before and after his own. Who wouldn't be inspired by that?"

What do you love most about this work environment?
"Everyone probably notices this at first glance, but the character of the office is unbeatable. It's not just four walls and a door or two, it's a city within a building that has so many different working beings pacing about throughout the day. When I come to work, I feel alive. That's awesome!"

What's your funniest, most memorable, or inspiring Chiat Day story?
"Once, a teammate and I worked for 23 hours straight. I mean, literally, 8 a.m. to 7 a.m. the next day — nuts. To top it off, I came back to work at noon that day for a meeting that I was not even a part of, ha! I love every minute of it. FYI, I was not forced to do this."

What inspires you?
"It's pretty simple: I have a nephew and younger cousins that I want to have the most well-rounded life that I can afford to give them. Hopefully my future success, travels, and knowledge can provide that."

Photographed by Scott Nathan