The beaches are better in Florida.

Transplanted from Southern California to St. Petersburg, Florida, editor-writer-designer James Hance writes and produces imaginative editorial for publications, Web projects, marketing collateral, proposals, and presentations that get attention. Adept at coordinating and executing 30 projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, responding to the special needs of individuals within and without the organization, and producing winning results.

Nota Bene:

"The work Jim Hance did in producing collateral, publications, and innovative initiatives [made] the San Diego brand internationally recognized. He is a true professional." -- Reint Reinders, President/CEO, San Diego CVB

"Jim has an amazing way to get to the heart of what you want to communicate. He can ask some really thoughtful questions, and design something that says more than you ever imagined it would." -- Robin Rierdan, Executive Director, Lakeside River Park Conservancy

"Your work was critical to what turned out to be a superb presentation, and I want you to know how much I appreciate it."
-- Susan Golding, Mayor of San Diego

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's a vision come to fruition. It's my dream for Huntley Wealth, Plan Now, Live Forever, made into reality. You're the best." -- Chris Huntley, Owner, Huntley Wealth

"The banners you designed for us are just beautiful! Everyone in the office likes them a lot. Thanks for your great design, color choice, and for putting us in contact with a good fabrication company.  We have really come to trust your judgment from working with you on so many different types of projects. We love our website, our logos, our interactive forms...and now, our banners. Thanks, Jim!" -- Jan Maxted, Owner, Xila Property Management

"Damn Jim! You never cease to amaze me with your incredible grasp of what needs to be said! BRAVISIMO! (Spelling?) Your creative prowess continues to impress me, even after almost 20 years! -- John Silverman, Owner, SoCal PRINT

"Thank you, Jim, for the great job you did on the PowerPoint presentation to the County. We won the [$50 million] contract for the debris cleanup. Another award-winning presentation. We couldn't have done it without you." -- Jeff Clark, VP Marketing, Project Resources, Inc.

Regarding my work on a catalog: "It looks absolutely georgeous. You must be a white wizard. What a treat for the eyes."
-- Leah Schlief-Freese, Director of K12 National Ceramic Exhibition

"We simply cannot thank you enough for all the magnificent work you did on the school flyer for Icarus Puppet Company's touring program. I have gotten nothing but positive comments on the piece, and I am looking forward to increased school bookings this year." -- Rosemary Tyrrell, Executive Director

"We appreciate not only your talent, but your willingness to respond to our many changes throughout the process. Your additional promotional efforts on behalf of Gator By The Bay were a real bonus and a significant contribution to our successes this year. Your creativity and enthusiasm for this event is apparent in your work. Thank you for your valuable contributions."
-- Peter Oliver, Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival, San Diego, CA

"Jim's appeal as a designer goes beyond his being an all around great person with whom to work. He has a fantastic eye for visual arts and is highly adept with design technology. In addition to the design skills he brings to the projects on which he works, he is an active participant in the creative process and keeps things moving. I would work with Jim again in a heartbeat." -- Stuart Rockett, Marketing Communications Director, Dunham & Associates

"Jim is a fantastic editor for whom I have thoroughly enjoyed working. He has always respected my work by changing just enough, not too much. And he gave me assignments requiring I interview a lot of people -- which ultimately helped me research and write the novel I would write." -- Betty Abell Jurus, author of Men in Green Faces

Thank you, everyone, for tooting my horn for me. Don't forget to visit our Florida beaches.

— Jim Hance