Jim Deeken

Jim Deeken has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries. Jim is currently the Director, Brand & Creative at Delta Dental Insurance since February 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Ballast Coffee, LLC as the Chief Brand & Creative Officer/Partner. In this role, they created the Ballast Coffee brand and developed a business plan for growth and expansion. Jim also designed and opened the first location in San Francisco and planned for two more locations in 2020.

From 2019 to 2021, Deeken served as the Senior Director, Creative Services at Grand Rounds Health, where they led a team of nine designers and managed various agencies. Jim was responsible for launching the Grand Rounds Health rebrand and collaborated with multiple departments.

Before that, Deeken held several roles at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) from 2010 to 2018. Jim served as the Vice President of Marketing & Creative Services, where they managed a significant annual budget and oversaw various marketing campaigns and partnerships. Jim also initiated and managed a successful sponsorship program with major organizations.

Additionally, Deeken worked as a Brand & Marketing Consultant at their own company, Deeken Creative Solutions, from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, they were the Chief Creative Officer & Partner at Deeken Hunt-Weber from 2005 to 2009, where they refocused the company's creative and operational direction.

Jim'scareer started at Hunt Weber Clark Associates in 1997, where they served as the Creative Director. Jim led creative and strategic initiatives for clients in industries such as toys, hotels, restaurants, and wine, and significantly grew the company's revenue and client base.

Jim Deeken's education history includes attending Northern Arizona University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Communications with an emphasis in Graphic Design and Psychology. Prior to that, they attended Sacred Heart Prep, although no specific degree or field of study is provided.