Since then, this high-energy entrepreneur has added a myriad of offerings under her umbrella.
As a seasoned graphic designer and marketing executive since 1984, Mowbray began her career with the successful McElfresh Advertising agency in Flagstaff. “I worked for Bill and Donna McElfresh for 28 years, then started my own business,” she said. “They were instrumental in showing me how to operate a small business and I would not be where I am today without them.”
Since then, this high-energy entrepreneur has added a myriad of offerings under her umbrella. “I wear a lot of hats – billboard advertising sales, marketing, copywriting, even bookkeeping – but my first love is graphic design.”
Her first love continues to flourish at the Grand Canyon, where she has worked on projects since 1986.
“Every visual you see here at the Grand Canyon IMAX Theater, Jamie has had something to do with it,” said Grand Canyon IMAX Theater Director of Operations Marty Harris. “She has been the creative force that has driven our marketing campaigns. From our business cards to flyers, our online banners and maps – anything that’s visual, Jamie has something to do with it. We have a mural of a map on one wall and visitors just love it. It is laid out so well and the graphics are eye-catching. Jamie is a creative force to be reckoned with.”
Currently living in Camp Verde, Mowbray was born in Cottonwood and spent her early years in Lake Montezuma. Her father, Hub Goyen, who was well known in the golf industry, served as assistant golf pro at Beaver Creek Golf Course. Her family moved to the Village of Oak Creek when her father accepted a position as head golf pro at Oak Creek Country Club.
“I was bused to Cottonwood for grade school while we lived in the Village of Oak Creek until the new school in Sedona was built. After grade school, I moved to Flagstaff, where my dad accepted a position at Continental Country Club as head golf pro.” Mowbray attended Coconino High School.
After graduating high school, Mowbray earned an associate’s degree in advertising design from the Colorado Institute of Art. “I worked in Phoenix for a couple years until the job with McElfresh opened up in Flagstaff.”
Though Mowbray did not attend Northern Arizona University (NAU), both her parents did. “My dad obtained a degree in business with a minor in art, my mom studied education. They were both artistic, so I got that talent from them. My parents taught me good work habits, good values and my appreciation for art. During the time they attended NAU, it was called Arizona State College.”
“We partnered with Jamie Mowbray in 2021 when the sudden passing of our long-time designer left us reeling,” said Reliance Printing Solutions President Todd Schultz. “We were lucky enough to find Jamie and she has been an integral part of our team ever since. There are very few designers that still understand file output for printing projects as opposed to website design. Her technical understanding of print file creation results in far fewer issues in pre-press/press and makes our production process more efficient. Jamie also takes the time to interpret and respond to the usual scattered instructions she receives. In my experience, that is a rare and valuable asset. We look forward to working with Jamie for a long time to come.”
In 2013, the Northern Arizona Eposure brand was acquired from Lisa Micheels, who created the Northern Arizona Exposure map. “She was looking to sell the map, so I purchased it from her, along with the Arizona Exposure website. I then decided to use the name for my business and that’s how it all got started.”
Married to her husband, Perry, for 35 years, Mowbray loves spending time with her son and his family, especially her young grandson. They enjoy fishing, camping, gardening, traveling and hiking. “I love the outdoors and discovering new places,” she said. FBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, FBN
To contact Arizona Exposure and Marketing, visit www.arizonaexposure.com.
Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Arizona Exposure Owner Jamie Goyen Mowbray walks near the Verde River in Camp Verde.
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