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September 11, 2026

All 2D Character Animation Academic Affairs Admissions Advancement Advising AI at Ringling Alerts Alfred R. Goldstein Library Alumni Animation Art Network Article Author Illustrator Undergraduate Certificate Avant-Garde Awards Basch Gallery Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center Business of Art and Design Campus Galleries Career Services Center for Student Success Center for the Creative Economy Certificate Code Red Commencement Community Engaged Learning Computer Animation Creative Writing Davis Scholar Design Center Dining Diversity at Ringling Entertainment Design Esports Events Facilities Faculty & Staff Featured Featured Stories featured-home Film Fine Arts First Year Studio Program Fulbright Galleries Game Art Graphic Design Hollywood Illustration In the News INDEX Innovation Workshops Interior Design Lazarus Leadership Liberal Arts Library Local Partnerships Madeby Motion Design Museum National Portfolio Day Office of the President OLLI Open House Peterson Counseling Center Photography Portfolio Prep PreCollege Presidential Search Rankings Recognition Records & Registration Ringling College Galleries and Exhibitions Ringling College of Art and Design Rising Together Sarasota Sarasota Art Museum Second Senior Profile Special Collections Student Student Government Association Student Life Students Studio Labs Subject Matter Expert Sustainability Theme Park Competition Third Trustee Scholar UWC Veterans Veterans Club Virtual Production Certificate Virtual Reality Development Visual Development Visual Studies Volunteer Weather

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All 2D Character Animation Academic Affairs Admissions Advancement Advising AI at Ringling Alerts Alfred R. Goldstein Library Alumni Animation Art Network Article Author Illustrator Undergraduate Certificate Avant-Garde Awards Basch Gallery Brizdle-Schoenberg Special Collections Center Business of Art and Design Campus Galleries Career Services Center for Student Success Center for the Creative Economy Certificate Code Red Commencement Community Engaged Learning Computer Animation Creative Writing Davis Scholar Design Center Dining Diversity at Ringling Entertainment Design Esports Events Facilities Faculty & Staff Featured Featured Stories featured-home Film Fine Arts First Year Studio Program Fulbright Galleries Game Art Graphic Design Hollywood Illustration In the News INDEX Innovation Workshops Interior Design Lazarus Leadership Liberal Arts Library Local Partnerships Madeby Motion Design Museum National Portfolio Day Office of the President OLLI Open House Peterson Counseling Center Photography Portfolio Prep PreCollege Presidential Search Rankings Recognition Records & Registration Ringling College Galleries and Exhibitions Ringling College of Art and Design Rising Together Sarasota Sarasota Art Museum Second Senior Profile Special Collections Student Student Government Association Student Life Students Studio Labs Subject Matter Expert Sustainability Theme Park Competition Third Trustee Scholar UWC Veterans Veterans Club Virtual Production Certificate Virtual Reality Development Visual Development Visual Studies Volunteer Weather

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CAREER INSIGHT 2025 - TABLE HOSTS
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Company	Description/Title	Name(s), Website
22squared	VP, Creative Director - JR began his career working out of the BBDO offices, in both San Francisco and Los Angeles, building campaigns for Visa, Pioneer Electronics, Mitsubishi, and California Lottery. His creative talents added to long-running campaigns like QSR Jack in the Box and Red Bull. His work has been recognized by D&AD, the London International Awards, the Emmys, and the Effies. At 22squared, he mentors junior creatives and serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Council.	Jason "JR" Roberts Jason Roberts Work, 22squared
AAF Suncoast	President of AAF Suncoast	Selina Bostic AAF Suncoast
Arsenal Entertainment Group	Over 25 years of experience in the creative and entertainment industry. A graphic designer and entrepreneur with expertise in corporate branding, digital design, and print media. Former Senior Designer with the CIA, working with clients like U.S. Space Force, Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios Orlando.	Tim Oliver Arsenal Entertainment Group
BUCK	Senior Designer, Children’s book illustrator, Editorial illustrator	Jamiel Law BUCK
Centripetale Product Design	Principal	Miguel E. Elasmar Centripetale Product Design
Cirkul	Design Manager	Barry Klipp Cirkul
Creative Education Foundation	Fun Maker, Conference Coordinator, and Logistics, Creative, Cinephile	Roseanne Avella Creative Education Foundation
Creative Expressions	On file	Leia Madden
Epic Games	Academic Advisor	Luis Cataldi Epic Games
EPSILON RETAIL MEDIA	VP, Creative	Brian Anthony Epsilon
Feld Entertainment	Director, Client Services - Creative Services	Sarah Tildsley Feld Entertainment
Friend + Johnson	Artist Representative	Simone Friend Friend + Johnson
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce	Opportunities For All Manager	Melanie Lavender Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
KeeKee's Big Adventures	Co-founder and co-creator of KeeKee’s Big Adventures, a kids and family travel entertainment brand with books, podcasts, and videos aimed at sparking curiosity and adventure.	Shannon Jones KeeKee's Big Adventures