Jim Stefan - Professional Bio:CEO, Public ImageryJim joined Public Imagery as its CEO in 2008 and is responsible for the corporate strategy, day to day operations and leads the design initiatives for the company’s industry leading clients. Jim’s direction to take the company from a manufacturer of framed art and sourced décor to creative driven digital provider of branded environments has led to successful long-term clients engagements with Darden Restaurants, dineEquity, Bloomin' Brands and Brinker International. His design work and the company’s award winning décor packages and architectural solutions can be seen in many of today’s leading restaurant and retail brands that include Longhorn Steakhouse, Applebee’s, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Flemings Prime Steakhouse, Hooter’s, Denny’s, Firehouse Subs, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V’s, Bonefish Grill, MedExpress and Twin Peaks – just to name a few. Jim credits the company’s success to its dedicated talented staff and in 2011 Public Imagery became a member of the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing privately held US companies.Prior to joining the company Jim co-founded and held executive level positions for a number of companies in the technology and advertising industries. He led branding, interactive marketing and strategy engagements for such clients as America Online, NASDAQ, Tech Data, Monsanto, Genie Industries and Sprint. Jim is a former Division I scholarship athlete – he still enjoys playing competitive tennis and is involved in many philanthropic activities that have helped raise millions of dollars for local children's charities. Jim resides in Tampa, Florida with his two children and his mischievous golden retriever.Specialties: Executive level management, Strategic marketing consulting, Internet strategy, communications consulting, mergers and acquisitions, CRM, branding and identity, investment banking, growth capital funding consulting, business plan development and strategy.