Picnic

Managing Director
Jim is responsible for providing strategic direction and vision to the Picnic team. Prior to joining Picnic, Jim co-founded and launched Emerge, an emerging media solutions division of Grace & Wild, Inc. Emerge provided a wide range of integrated media services to global advertising agencies, corporate marketers, and public relations firms. Jim began his career as President/COO of Rootlevel, Inc. – one of the Midwest's leading web-applications companies.

Executive Director, Client Strategies
As VP of Branded Entertainment for GoTV Networks, Chris developed and executive produced trans media executions for brands like P&G, Lexus, Penske, Rolling Stone, US Weekly, 20th Century Fox and Wrigley. His experience also extends well into the realm of Hollywood where he executive produced, created and developed content for networks such as MTV, Oxygen, USA, CMT, NBC and served as an executive for Viacom Productions, CBS and Comedy Central, where he was instrumental in the development and launch of the hit animated series “South Park.”

Director, Project Management
Crystal leads Picnic's interactive project management effort with over 15 years interactive strategy and project management experience. Her background is highly diverse in the Internet space where she has held leadership roles with Campbell-Ewald, Kaleidoscope Sports and Entertainment, VuCom New Media and more. Crystal is a proven expert at interactive workflow, integration, milestone management, and quality assurance.

Team Lead / Director, Interactive Services
Joe has over 10 years experience in interactive, brand identity, illustration, design, web development, CGI, post-production and more. He's adept in many applications and a quick thinker, who's always willing to learn new things. When he's not brainstorming or developing, Joe teaches at Macomb Community College - inspiring young designers with his experience and incredible patience.

Senior Designer / Developer
Bill brings Picnic over 15 years of interactive experience, spending quality time at seven different advertising/digital agencies, establishing relationships with hundreds of industry professionals, honing creative and programming skills in several technologies, and working on several GM, Ford and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep accounts, while creating award-winning websites, interactive apps, banner ads and launch campaigns. He also likes run-on sentences.

Project Manager
Amy joined the project management team in 2012. She has previously managed the corporate marketing initiatives at both RingSide Creative and Grace & Wild, Inc. throughout her 15 year career including overseeing Company projects, budgets and websites. Her superior organization skills and attention to detail have already proven to be valuable assets to the team.

Developer
I recently found my passion in development over the past few years. I am continuously learning to grow and keep up with technology in this exciting and ever emerging field. I enjoy solving problems and making things look cool. I also enjoy adventure and experiencing new things such as travel, food, and any sport that involves a board.

Developer
I'm a newbie developer. I've always had a passion for creativity and technology- now I get to do them for a living. In my spare time I love to cook, travel, be creative, music etc. etc.