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Wesley A. Gates - Art Director, SAi/Silvercreek
Jerome, Idaho

After graduating from WSU with Degrees in Political Science and Secondary Education with a slew of minors. Wes was a high school teacher and coach for five years. In 1980, he purchased a publishing company and by 1989 was nominated by Dun & Bradstreet to Inc. magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies. In 1991, the company became 100% digital and narrowed the focus to the international garment industry. Wes & his wife Kelly, have won numerous National and International awards for digital artwork and design. They are popular guest speakers and instructors about computer art and graphic and are recognized experts in digital imaging. Interns from JFm Graphic Design have gone on to successful careers in the graphic industry throughout the United States. Their client base includes Disney, Lucas Films, Graceland, Wal-Mart and Costco, involving them in economic development and training issues from Mexico to China.