Richard D’Alessio, the prodigal son of New Jersey and Toronto, was weaned on a steady diet of hockey and suds – the stuff that dreams are made of, in that part of the world. But unlike the poor saps destined to be lifers on the bench or behind the bar, D’Alessio found his true calling in the art of storytelling.  He’s directed over 800 commercials in 47 countries. He’s helmed campaigns for everything from mobile phones to motorcycles to beer, and he’s built a rep as a legend in the biz. Just take a look at his resume – four top-ten Bud Light Super Bowl spots? And he’s done it all while keeping it real, you know? Capturing those raw, human performances that really make the work pop. He’s also written and directied image campaigns for some of the biggest names in TV – Shameless, Ray Donovan, even Jay Leno’s Garage. The kind of stuff that gets people hooked, keeps ’em coming back week after week. This U.S. Canuck is the real deal. The prodigal son who found his true calling in the wild, wild world of commercial directing. A master of his craft, no doubt about it.