I have over 37 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and production, along with business, customer, and project management. My approach is detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer service for every project I produce, regardless of size. I continuously keep up-to-date with the ever-evolving technological advancements in both creative and business environments. I graduated from Texas State Technical College in 1988 with an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and Advertising. My career began as a cover artist for Taylor Publishing, the largest yearbook publisher in the United States. Since then, I have held various positions including executive management roles at advertising agencies and printing operations, as well as owning and operating my own graphic and promotional advertising company specializing in brand management for military non-profit organizations.

Tim J. Kupper

I have over 37 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and production, along with business, customer, and project management. My approach is detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer service for every project I produce, regardless of size. I continuously keep up-to-date with the ever-evolving technological advancements in both creative and business environments. I graduated from Texas State Technical College in 1988 with an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and Advertising. My career began as a cover artist for Taylor Publishing, the largest yearbook publisher in the United States. Since then, I have held various positions including executive management roles at advertising agencies and printing operations, as well as owning and operating my own graphic and promotional advertising company specializing in brand management for military non-profit organizations.

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I have over 37 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and production, along with business, customer, and project management. My approach is detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer service for every project I produce, regardless of size. I continuously keep up-to-date with the ever-evolving technological advancements in both creative and business environments.

I graduated from Texas State Technical College in 1988 with an Associate Degree in Commercial Art and Advertising. My career began as a cover artist for Taylor Publishing, the largest yearbook publisher in the United States. Since then, I have held various positions including executive management roles at advertising agencies and printing operations, as well as owning and operating my own graphic and promotional advertising company specializing in brand management for military non-profit organizations.

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Work Experience

Cover Artist at Taylor Publishing
January 1, 1992 - August 21, 2025
Created covers for high-quality hard and softbound books. Worked as the cover artist for the largest yearbook publisher in the United States, producing artwork for various publications between 1988 and 1992.
Product Illustrator / Executive Account Director / General Manager at Nichols Advertising
January 1, 1995 - August 21, 2025
Managed and produced advertisements for national retail newspaper advertisers. Started as a product illustrator, advanced to Executive Account Director managing retail advertising projects for national chains such as Builders Square and Brookshire Brothers Grocery, then promoted to General Manager in 1994.
Director of Operations / General Manager at Tatham & Associates Inc.
January 1, 2002 - August 21, 2025
Directed operations over the pre-press and advertising production. Promoted to General Manager with the addition of printing presses and oversaw the expansion of the operation from 8 employees to more than 20 at the printing plant from 1995 to 2002.
Owner / CEO at Xpert Media Management
January 1, 2004 - Present
Founded and developed a graphic and promotional advertising company specializing in brand management for military non-profit organizations. Managing production and strategic business operations from 2004 to present, except for a brief period working for United Associations Group.
Print and Promotional Product Coordinator at United Associations Group
January 1, 2006 - August 21, 2025
Managed print and promotional product production for a for-profit division of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association between 2005 and 2006.

Education

Associate Degree: Commercial Art and Advertising at Texas State Technical College - Waco Texas
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Manufacturing