Les Kollegian

Les Kollegian has over 25 years of experience in designing marketing campaigns. Les is the Founder & CEO of The Raw Botanics Co. since 2020. Prior to that, they founded and served as CEO of Jacob Tyler Brand + Digital Agency from 1999, overseeing the growth and development of the company. Les was also the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of College Magazine from 2007 to 2019. Les Kollegian has also served as a Google Certified Speaker & Coach at Accelerate Performance - Google Sales Enablement from 2016 to 2018. Les has held various leadership roles such as Marketing Communications Chair at Entrepreneurs' Organization from 2015 to 2022, Adjunct Professor at The Art Institute of California from 2012 to 2013, Communications Chair at AIGA San Diego from 2008 to 2010, and Creative Director at MassHysteria from 1998 to 2000. Les started their career as a Graphic Design Intern at HCR Consulting, Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries in 1988. Les Kollegian holds a Masters in Communications Design from the University of Baltimore and is known for their innovative and strategic approach to marketing campaigns.

From 1987 to 1991, Les Kollegian attended the University of Maryland and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine/Studio Arts, General. Afterwards, from 1991 to 1993, they pursued higher education at the University of Baltimore, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Design and Visual Communications, General.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Les Kollegian also holds a certification as a Google Certified Speaker, which they obtained from Google in June 2016.