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Gabe Yeh - Art Director

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Andrew Anson - VP Business Development

Andrew is an entrepreneurial idea driver and business development professional with fifteen years of experience in product, marketing, and business development programs for banking, technology, and small business industries. He recently produced a TV, web, & direct marketing campaign for CSU Long Beach University College and Extension Services and new product applications for a financial software company. Mr. Anson enjoys working with entrepreneurs in banking, real estate investments, viral marketing, online communities, government, and small business segments. He currently resides in Long Beach California, is the 76th President for the Long Beach Junior Chamber, and Board Member of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Blake E. Christian, CPA - Financial Advisor

Blake Christian's clients include multi-national, publicly traded corporations, as well as closely held owner-managed businesses. His industry concentration includes manufacturing and distribution, service companies, shipping and transportation, and healthcare. In addition to corporate, partnership and individual tax compliance and planning, Blake specializes in California and federal tax incentive programs—-with concentration on the California Enterprise Zone credit program.

Prior to joining the firm, Blake was a tax partner with the international accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick and also served as Tax Director with a Fortune 500 corporation.

Blake received a master's degree in taxation from the University of Southern California and completed a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University Long Beach.

Blake has lectured at a number of universities, including University of Southern California (MBT Program) and California State University Long Beach (Annual Tax Conference). Blake has also been a technical resource for a number of news organizations, including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, KTLA News, Orange County NewsChannel, KNX NewsRadio, and KFI Radio.

Blake is a member of the Tax Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Tax Section of the State Bar of California and a member of the Long Beach Estate and Trust Council. Blake is a member of Long Beach Rotary, the Los Angeles Harbor Association and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. He has also been a charter member and Vice-Chairman of the (post-bankruptcy) Orange County Treasury Oversight Committee since 1995.

Ted R. Cote - President

IM/TMA was founded by Ted R. Coté.  Mr. Coté has over 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and marketing management, including his previous tenure as Business Development and Marketing Manager at publicly held Stericycle, Inc. (NASDAQ Symbol - SRCL) Mr. Coté’s subscription model has been implemented successfully in his career at Stericycle, Inc., where it has accumulated over 100,000 subscribers and generates in excess of $150 million in annual revenue.  Mr. Coté’s efforts played an important role in the rapid success of Stericycle, whose annual revenue increased from approximately $67 million upon Mr. Cote’s arrival in 1998, to $648 million in 2005.  Stericycle was recently recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.  In addition, Mr. Coté experienced success with his business plan as a partner at OSHA Compliance Partners, Inc. (“OCPI”), which offered medical waste management services and various OSHA compliance training and safety plan coordination.  Mr. Coté’s business plan resulted in a substantial number of new contracts, which ultimately peaked the interest of Stericycle as they sought innovative ways to grow their national business.  Mr. Coté sold his interest in OCPI, and subsequently joined Stericycle, in 1999.

Mr. Coté’s current business philosophies include a strong focus on customer service and ethical dealing, both of which are critical elements to his business plan that is predicated on the existence of long-standing customer relationships.  Additional philosophies include personal integrity, ambition, and dedication.   

Inspiration for starting “IM/TMA” originated from first-hand experience of knowing what a challenge it is for small and mid-size companies to manage and afford strategic marketing. You are typically forced to deal with multiple vendors—which administratively is challenging, plus you soon have inconsistencies in your message and branding. Traditional marketing companies can be expensive and you have to pay for the services when rendered, making many marketing activities cost-prohibitive. This results in small business owners with little or no marketing expertise to use internal resources, niche providers, graphic designers with limited marketing knowledge, or to forego marketing almost altogether. This inconsistent, infrequent and inefficient method of marketing frequently catches up with a business—or is the main culprit to stunted growth.  

Memberships - PNG Member - Long Beach Chapter, City of Long Beach Rotary Club

Director - Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Director - University Art Museum - Cal State University of Long Beach

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