 Born and raised in Roanoke, Joe Stanley(owner/principal) graduated from Ferrum College and completed his Master's degree from New York University.
Joe performed with the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, based on the campus of Ferrum College for several seasons, appearing in over 40 productions. While living in New York City, Joe made his rounds on the stand up comedy scene, performing at Stand Up New York, the Comic Strip Live, and Gotham Comedy Club among many others. His work as a stand up led to his appearance in several commercials for the NBA and McDonalds.
In New York, Joe also worked at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society for four years as the Director of Information Systems and Education. His work included planning and implementing the networking of the entire organization as well as their online debut in 1996.
After leaving the Society, Joe pursued his first love, design. In the following years, he worked for several nationally known agencies designing for brands big and small. His work has included projects for Condé Nast, American Express, MVP Sporting Goods, CBS Sportsline, the Food Network, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Jim Webb for US Senate, Creigh Deeds for Attorney General, and Eric Ferguson for Delegate.
Joe lives with his family in Callaway, VA, not far from where his family first settled more than 240 years ago.
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