Hello! I am the president of Shepherd, which is a full service advertising agency based out of Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. I have experience in design, advertising, broadcasting and marketing to inspire and oversee the creative efforts of more than 50 marketing professionals. I founded the company in 1984 and I have been serving as a creative director and marketing advisor to provide clients with valuable insight into markets and trends ever since then. Shepherd has grown from a design shop into what it is today due to the integrated branding, marketing, public relations and interactive services that we have to offer to clients. We specialize in discount retail, vet-centric animal health, finance and transportation. Over the past 20 years, the company has received over 500 awards locally, regionally and nationally. I have worked in fine arts for my whole career. Specifically, painting continues to be a long-term passion of mine. I have had numerous shows, both single and collaborative, throughout the United States. Some of these pieces were featured in collections including Electra Records, USA Today, Delta Airlines, Southern Bell and the National Jazz Festival. I have been an active member of the community, serving as President of the Fine Arts and Communication Board, President of the Jacksonville Film and Television Commission, Vice President of the Jacksonville Art Museum, Vice President of the Jacksonville Ballet, member of the Jacksonville International Airport Art Commission Board, member of the St. Vincent’s Medical Center Advisor Board, member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, board member of the Cultural Council of Jacksonville and member of the Graphics Society Jacksonville. With the help of the agency, I have also launched successful advertising and public relations campaigns to raise awareness for the Clara White Mission, Hospice, Habijax, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and others.