OAI is the premier large format printer in Tampa, Florida

Meet the people who make it all happen at OAI - our staff.

Michael Garcia

President

Michael is the founder and president of OAI. Through application of his business management skills and a strong commitment to quality, he has built the most prominent large format imaging company in the southeast. Michael is a member of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America and a former board member of the Florida Outdoor Advertising Association.

He holds a degree in History from the University of South Florida and is a major contributor to the school. Michael has donated over 400 books to USF and has both a library and conference room named in his honor.

Michael is also on the Board of Directors for First Tee of Tampa Bay and founder of the Italian Culture Foundation. He is also a member of the Italian Club in Tampa and has served on the board for the "Best of the Bay" fundraiser for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

Greg Schopmeyer

Vice President

Originally from Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, Greg relocated to Tampa in 1989 and joined OAI in 1993. Greg has over 21 years of experience in the printing industry and serves on the technical advisory committee for Fabric Graphic Magazine.

As Vice President of OAI, Greg oversees the day-to-day operations of production and leads the management team in OAI's ongoing quest to research and provide the best products and printing solutions the industry has to offer. Through the efforts made by Greg, and the OAI management team,
OAI is able to provide quality products at a competitive price.

Under Greg's leadership, OAI maintains a high level of quality across all of the digital platforms, focusing on faster turn times and providing turnkey solutions. Greg recognizes the importance of ongoing education and maintaining a close relationship with vendors; this philosophy has fostered OAI's continued education programs, which provides OAI employees with the latest in industry training.

Greg is a Beyond Ordinary leader. Leading by example, his management style is simply to treat people as he would want to be treated. Through open, ongoing communication, Greg provides clear instruction and expectations to the OAI team, and empowers them with the resources and information needed to meet and exceed those expectations.

Greg is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and Painting. Over the past 21 years, Greg has participated in numerous industry tradeshows, training opportunities, and discussion boards.

In addition to remaining a very active participant in the printing industry, Greg supports his local community by volunteering at and donating to several not-for-profit organizations.

Jamie Songy

General Manager

Jamie Songy is the General Manager of OAI, overseeing the company's strategic growth, marketing, operations, and processes. As a senior member of the Executive Leadership Team, she focuses on creating synergy between divisions, identifying opportunities and mobilizing resources towards efficiently achieving the corporate goals.

Jamie's strength is demonstrated in her astute ability to see the big picture while paying attention to the details. Through ongoing internal and external communication, she is able to recognize profitable ventures and attract worthy new projects to the company.

Active in several local and national not-for-profit organizations, Jamie leads OAI's philanthropic ventures. Overseeing OAI's steadfast commitment to being both environmentally and fiscally responsible, she focuses on selecting associations and partnerships that are aligned with OAI's philosophy and business objectives.

Jamie, originally from Ohio, joined OAI in 2007. She lives in Carrollwood with her husband, Chris, their two daughters, Sophia and Aubrey and the family dog, Sasha. In her personal time, she and her family enjoy visiting local attractions and traveling.

Deborah Lanigan

Sales Manager

Deborah Lanigan recently joined the OAI Team as Sales Manager. With over 15 years' experience in the printing industry, and an astute attention to detail, quality and customer service, Deborah is poised to lead the OAI Sales Team to new heights.

Sandra Lombardo

Senior Account Manager

Originally from the Virginia/DC area, Sandra Lombardo joined OAI in 2000 as a sales consultant. After making great strides in attracting and retaining new clients, she was promoted to lead OAI's Tradeshow Division.

Sandra's Beyond Ordinary work ethic and impeccable customer service has resulted in sales totaling over $9 million. With over a decade of experience in the print industry, her clients benefit from her relentless pursuit of excellence and attention to detail.

Sandra is a world traveler and enjoys experiencing new cultures, foods, and wines. In her spare time, she stays physically active, focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Dina Pontello

Project Assistant

Throughout her 25 years in advertising, Dina has focused on developing creative ideas for "the big picture"; it's no wonder she's right at home at OAI. With a skill set that includes media strategy, marketing, and brand management, she's ready to partner with clients to exceed expectations.

Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Dina immigrated to NYC as young child, and quickly picked-up the language. Though there's no trace of a Spanish accent, those close to her claim to still detect New Yorkese, despite her many years in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Tampa.

She and husband Angelo hustle to keep up with 2 teenaged sons, Angelo & Dan. They're long-time church members of Idlewild, and enjoy meeting with their class of 4th graders for Bible fellowship on Sundays. Precious downtime typically involves chick-flicks, the 3-C's (coffee, comics, crosswords), and spectator sports.

Joe Bowers

Senior Account Manager

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Joe Bowers moved his family to Florida over 30 years ago. After owning and operating a successful PIP printing franchise with his wife, Joe joined OAI in 2002 and, currently serves as a Senior Account Executive for OAI's wholesale division. Always an advocate for his clients, Joe consistently goes Beyond Ordinary, delivering results that exceed expectations.

Joe attended Western Michigan University and has numerous professional photography certifications, including a color management certificate from Kodak. In addition to being active in his church, and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren, Joe enjoys planning and taking annual cruises with his wife of 43 years.

Rachel Mutimer

Senior Sales Executive

Originally from Rhode Island, Rachel moved to Florida with her family in 1984. After graduating from Tarpon Springs High School, she attended Erwin College for Graphic Design and Print Production, choosing ultimately to continue her studies at Rassumen College.

Rachel joined OAI in 2010 as an Account Representative. Her extensive background in the print industry, spanning over 20 years and including knowledge in screen-printing, offset and large digital media, makes her an excellent addition to the OAI Beyond Ordinary team.

Rachel's clients benefit from her strong organization, communication and creative problem solving skills, as well as her passion for keeping up with the latest industry trends and technology.

Cherishing quality time with her children and friends, Rachel enjoys reading, walking, boating, listening to music, and traveling in her spare time.

Chloe Richardson

Project Assistant

Chloe was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. She moved to Clearwater in 1994 and joined OAI as a Project Coordinator in 2010.

Prior to joining OAI, Chloe gained extensive customer relations experience through various positions, including three years in the printing industry as a customer service representative.

Chloe attended the University of South Florida but ultimately graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in International Business.

An avid traveler, Chloe has studied in Brazil and interned in Portugal. She has sailed in the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and often visits her large family that still resides in New Orleans.

Cristina Cubas

Account Manager

Cristina joined OAI in 2008 after graduating from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor's in political science and a minor in law and justice. Her upbeat attitude and attention to detail ensures her client's projects are handled with "beyond ordinary" service each time. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cristina moved to Tampa in 2001 and is a certified Spanish Language Interpreter.

Bob Holland

Sales Executive

Brian Fitzmaurice

Project Assistant

Brian has been a resident of Tampa for 38 years. He graduated from Tampa Technical Institute in 2000 with a degree in Commercial Art. Originally hired by OAI as a graphic artist in 2003, Brian has since moved into the sales office as a customer service representative. Brian has been married to his wife Denise for the last 10 years. In 2003, Brian was inducted into the Tampa Bay Bowling Hall of Fame and has also dabbled in the Regional Professional Bowler's Tour. Brian also enjoys playing golf and tennis.

Patricia Dison

Project Estimator

Patricia is a native of Tampa. She joined OAI in January 2003 as the shipping clerk. She was quickly promoted to quality control assistant and then to Project Coordinator. Recently, Patricia was promoted to a new role, Project Estimator. Patricia's professional background includes bookkeeping, shipping and sales. She has been extremely successful at OAI and has been selected Employee of the Month three times since joining the company.

Max Wurgler

Manager of Graphic Design & Pre-press

Max Wurgler is the head of our pre-press dept. in Miami. He is originally from Switzerland but moved as a boy to Venezuela. He speaks 5 languages including Spanish & French, which serves the multi-national communities in South Florida well. He joined Rose Poster Printing in 2004 after relocating from his position as Production Manager at a Color Lab in Geneva, Switzerland. Since then, he has become an integral member of the Rose Poster staff. His intelligence, friendly personality and work ethic have served to make him a favorite of our clients. He rarely meets a challenge he cannot solve. Max enjoys cooking, spending time with his family and friends in his spare time.

Charity McMillan

Graphic Artist

Charity has been with OAI since 2000 and was promoted to supervisor in 2004. She has an A.S. in Commercial Art and is currently working on her Management and Supervision Certificate from the University of South Florida.

Michele Doleski

Graphic Artist

Michele, originally from New York, moved to Florida in 1989. She joined OAI in 2003 and created the OAI logo. Michele has an AS in Computer Animation and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Jacqueline Hammond

Graphic Artist

Jacqueline (Jackie) Hammond, originally from Maryland, joined the Production Department of OAI in 2006. With previous experience in the print industry and her sights set on creating art, Jackie quickly moved through production, mastering the Dye Sublimation and Grand-format Departments, including the RIP software. After earning a BFA, Jackie was promoted to the OAI Art Department.

As one of OAI's Graphic Artists, Jackie is responsible for providing Beyond Ordinary art services for several of OAI's outdoor clients, including CBS Outdoor - Tampa, Sanford, Columbus, and Hartford. Jackie created over 300 proofs/boards for CBS last month alone.

Jackie consistently goes Beyond Ordinary in both her personal and professional life. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design in 2008 – achieving an overall GPA of 4.0 and earning the prestige of being the salutatorian of her graduating class

Recently engaged, Jackie stays busy planning for her 2011 wedding. In her spare time, she loves to travel to cooler climates where she can enjoy snowboarding and the mountains.

Joel Feicke

Graphic Artist

Joel has extensive experience in graphic design and printing, having previously worked at Giant Graphics for over six years and worked as a freelance artist. He acquired his A.S. in Graphic Design from the Florida School of Arts in 1994. Joel attended Chamberlain High School in Tampa and has won accolades in Photography and Editing.


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Chuck Lee

Manager

A native Floridian, Chuck Lee was born and raised in Tampa. Prior to joining OAI, Inc. in 2005 as the Quality Control and Shipping Manager, Chuck was a Deputy Sheriff with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department.

As OAI's Quality Control and Shipping Manager, Chuck is responsible for ensuring OAI's high standards are adhered to during the production process and result in Beyond Ordinary deliverables for OAI's clients. His responsibilities do not end there; Chuck oversees the shipping department, where OAI's products are packaged and shipped, from around the corner to around the world.

As a member of the OAI management team, Chuck remains vigilant of products, process, and trends in the industry that will increase productivity, saving both time and money, and resulting in a more efficient Quality Control and Shipping department.

Chuck consistently goes Beyond Ordinary for OAI's clients. He is committed to exceeding expectation by delivering products on time and to the client's specific specifications. As each day and each project presents new challenges, Chuck faces them with the tenacity that is not only appreciated but admired by the entire OAI team.

In his spare time, Chuck enjoys the benefits of living in Florida; you are likely to find him poolside, enjoying a round of golf, or cheering on his favorite sports teams - the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays.

Jeff Castle

Shipping & Receiving Department

A Florida native, Jeff Castle joined the OAI Team in 2009. Recently promoted to Shipping Manager, Jeff is responsible for ensuring that all OAI shipments are properly packaged and arrive to their desired destination on-time.

As the Shipping Manager, Jeff is the last person to view each product before it reaches our client; and, in that role he serves as one of the final steps in OAI's commitment to quality control. His steadfast dedication to quality assures that when a client receives an order from OAI, their expectations will be exceeded.

A proud husband and father, Jeff values spending time with his family. He and his wife Alison have three children and live in Palm Harbor. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys being outdoors - hunting, fishing, camping, or working on his truck.


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Jessica Blevins

Print Production and Art Department Manager

Originally from Ohio, Jessica Blevins joined the OAI team in 2004 as an artist. Jessica has a degree in commercial design and over 5 years experience in the print industry - including prepress, production, and purchasing.

Jessica is a Beyond Ordinary leader, running the OAI Art, Grand Format and Dye Sublimation Departments with resolve, ensuring both efficiency and quality are consistently achieved. Her ability to manage multiple departments and responsibilities, with great detail, enables OAI's projects to smoothly transition between the prepress and production departments.

As a member of the OAI Management team, Jessica maintains an excellent relationship with vendors, continually negotiating better pricing for materials and staying abreast of new industry products and processes, allowing OAI to remain an industry leader and deliver competitive pricing.

Jessica thrives in the fast paced work environment at OAI. She is always looking for ways to eliminate waste and stay ahead of the latest technology and industry trends. Her Beyond Ordinary work ethic is contagious; several of the team members she oversees have earned the prestige of being recognized as an OAI Beyond Ordinary Employee of the Month.

The mother of an active son, Jessica is a true soccer enthusiast and loves all things outdoors, including the beach and camping. In her spare time she can be found enjoying the Florida sun with her family or relaxing with a good book.


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Eddie Pillers

Digital Large Format, Photo Processes and Finishing Manager

Eddie has over twenty years experience in the printing industry and has worked not only in photo labs but as a photographer as well. Born and raised in Texas, Eddie joined the military at only 18 years old. During his time in the Army, Eddie traveled to Korea and saw the 1988 Olympics and bravely took part in Operation Desert Storm while stationed in Germany. Since then, he has worked in photo labs in Colorado, Maryland and Florida.