LET'S MEET
Alex
Passions:
- Helping people with business through ministry
- Krump dancing
- Prayer conference calls- changing lives financially, spiritually, socially, emotionally, mentally and physically
- Administrative Assistant, Entrepreneur
Place:
- “Straight Outta Compton”
Personality:
- Wise beyond my years
- Loving, kind, truthful
Proudest Moment:
- Recognized as one of three top African American salespersons in Los Angeles
- County
- Transforming lives through ministry
- Prime Indulgence:
- Breakfast any time of day
- How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “This new suit makes me feel like I put on an armor of confidence. I feel like I am in alignment with myself when I wear JimiMac."
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Brent
Passions:
- Building senior citizen housing and shelters for battered and abused women
- Afro-Cuban music, playing the congas.
- Real Estate Developer
Place:
- LA, by way of Frankford, northeast of Philly, Philadelphia
Personality:
- Smiling. Happy. Good disposition. No drama. No nonsense.
Proudest Moment:
- Becoming aware of the negative in my life and changing it to a positive.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “In my JimiMac suits! I look into the mirror and I’m sharp like that!”
- “I’m ready for whatever!”
- “I reboot and get back in tune with the oneness of the universe.”
- “JimiMac makes me feel wealthy, successful, special and respected.”
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Pastor Stacy
Passions:
- Serving Christ and helping marriages succeed.
- Life Coach
Place:
- Los Angeles transplant from Kansas City, Missouri.
Personality:
- Jovial and outgoing
Proudest Moment:
- Birth of my first-born son.
- Chocolate Ice Cream
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “With JimiMac, it’s like putting on a superhero outfit.”
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Dr. Diop
Passions:
- Deep sea fishing, motorboating on the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, hiking on deserted islands.Afro-Cuban music, playing the congas.
- Pediatrician
Place:
- Los Angeles. Originally from Saint-Louis, Senegal. The charm of the people makes the country.
Personality:
- Bit of introvert who likes people
Proudest Moment:
- Seeing my mom so happy after I finished medical school.
Prime Indulgence:
- Dark Chocolate Truffles
How Do You Get Your WoW on?:
- My JimiMac suits gives my wife a WOW!
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Larry Stone
Passions:
- Volunteer work with the National Organization of Blacks in Government.
- Retired Contractor Negotiator in the Intelligence field
Place:
- Los Angeles, by way of Evansville, Indiana.
Personality:
- Strong-willed, dedicated Man of God
Proudest Moment:
- When I married my high school sweetheart after 46 years.
- Capital Jazz cruises with my beautiful wife.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “With JimiMac Bespoke. My custom clothing makes me feel more confident as a dedicated man of God.
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Steve Syms
Passions:
- Working for a food ministry. Getting to know my eleven grandkids.
- Land surveyor for Los Angeles County.
Place:
- Los Angeles, by way of St. Louis, Missouri.
Personality:
- People oriented, fun loving, a Believer who enjoys sharing the Word.
Proudest Moment:
- Finding Christ which has truly changed and shaped my life.
- Jazz cruises. Listening to jazz and gospel music.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- JimiMac Bespoke. My custom clothing makes me feel like a true gentleman. Distinguished. Love that an African American man has the connections to get these suits made.
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John (J.J.) Jones
Passions:
- Acting, mentorship and embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes peace of mind.
- Actor/Producer.
Place:
- Los Angeles, by way of Detroit, Michigan. The values instilled in me during my youth while in the Motor City shaped me into the man that I am today.
Personality:
- Happy-go-lucky, fun-loving, joyfully living.
Proudest Moment:
- When my son graduated from college.
- Shrimp Etouffee.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- Stepping out in a JimiMac suit under the bright lights on the red carpet.
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Karlton Frazier
Passions:
- Writing, yoga, MMA, Krav Maga, reading.
- Marketing analyst, Yoga teacher.
Place:
- City of Angels. Born in Decatur, Georgia. It will always be home.
Personality:
- Charismatic introvert.
Proudest Moment:
- Driving across the country in two days to relocate to Los Angeles.
- Yoga, power of Zen.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- Wearing JimiMac! I look like one clean, pristine, modern Renaissance man!
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Chukwuka A. Chidi
Passions:
- Family. Obsessed with racquetball.
- Certified Public Accountant.
Place:
- Los Angeles. Born in Asaba, in the Delta Region of Nigeria.
Personality:
- Loyal. Easygoing. Friendly.
Proudest Moment:
- The birth of my first son.
- Ferragamo shoes.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- In JimiMac! I feel like a million dollars, and self-confident.”
- “I step out to a nice lounge or a wedding.”
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Calvin Christopher
Passions:
- Walking around the neighborhood where I greet the morning and the evening neighbors. Family, Church, basketball, football. I’m a walker, quit running.
- Financial Services.
Place:
- Born in Fort Worth, Texas. Raised in Marshall, Texas. Everything I needed was in Marshall. Because of that I was able to navigate LA and corporate America.
Personality:
- Bubbly and contagious. Never met a stranger. “I light up the room!”
Proudest Moment:
- Birth of my children. Meeting Mrs. Tanya Mackey.
- M&M Peanuts.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- When stepping out in JimiMac Bespoke, I’m transformed into something special. I feel like Superman” “People immediately recognize, identify and know it’s something special.”
- “No half-stepping!”
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Rashad West
Passions:
- Fitness, extreme exercise, outdoorsman, pursuing the biggest wave to surf, traveling and Priscilla.
- Personal trainer and social media manager.
Place:
- Los Angeles. I lived abroad for 4 years and love the cultural melting pot of LA. You have an opportunity to experience every culture.
Personality:
- Extrovert. People person.
Proudest Moment:
- My wedding day.
- Spa treatments, specifically the sauna and the clay room.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- With JimiMac Bespoke, the suit represents me. I feel iconic. Nobody else looks like me. It sets me apart.
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Mike Madison
Passions:
- Travel. Not working. Classic cars, specifically my 1964 Cadillac. Motorcycling. Avid LA Rams fan.
- Retired (?) _______.
Place:
- Native Angeleno.
Personality:
- LQuiet thinker. Excellent listener. Multi-tasker. Fun-loving.
Proudest Moment:
- Birth of my grandchildren. Honor in life is taking care of my mother. Getting married.
- Seafood, lobster and crab. Fine dining.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “JimiMac Bespoke makes me feel special”
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William "Bill" Stellmacher
Passions:
- “Close-up” magic. Classic cars- “Maintaining a ‘59 custom VW ‘Shorty’ bus.”
- Retired in-house media specialist for Cal State LA. Professor in Engineering and Education.
Place:
- Native Angeleno. Raised in East LA.
Personality:
- Happy. Positive. Likable. Optimistic. Fun-loving.
Proudest Moment:
- Becoming a father and having a family
- Chocolate Chip ice cream. Root beer floats. Magic. Grandkids.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- In JimiMac! I feel suave, classic and classy.
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Richard "Rick" Mayer
Passions:
- Deep sea fishing. Travel. Being able to say “Been there, saw that.”
- Engineering/General & Electrical Contractor.
Place:
- County of LA. “Been a county kid all my life. Can’t get away from the county.”
Personality:
- “Crazier than two left shoes.” Easy-going. “Beat death twice, so no time for petty squabbles in life.”
Proudest Moment:
- Knowing when my kids were independent and successful.
- Loves to eat. Loves to dance. Loves music.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- In JimiMac Bespoke. I feel on top of the world!
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Moti Gur
Passions:
- Truthful. Embracing each day as a gift. Political junkie. Neckties.
- Financial planning and consulting.
Place:
- Los Angeles by way of a farming village in Israel.
Personality:
- Curious. Friendly. Charming.
Proudest Moment:
- Couldn’t stop smiling when my daughter came into the world.
- Talking about politics all day long. My international educational organization.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- JimiMac Bespoke. I feel confident.
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Ken Orduna
Passions:
- Being the family patriarch. Raising my three grandsons; four-year-old twins and a nine year-old.
- President and CEO of Central Neighborhood Health Foundation.
Place:
- City of Angels by way of Omaha, Nebraska.
Personality:
- Outgoing. Generous. A workaholic. People-person.
Proudest Moment:
- Purchasing my mother a house. Marrying my wife. Being named president and CEO of my company. Receiving two doctoral degrees.
- Gym junkie.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- In JimiMac Bespoke! I feel like a million dollars.
- I like the cut and the fit. I receive compliments all the time.
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Larry Springs
Passions:
- Reading the bible. Football and basketball fan. Traveling- up the coast to Santa Barbara, Italy, and South Africa. Laker fan- bleeds purple & gold. Die-hard Raider fan- “Real men wear black.” Shoe fanatic.
- Realtor. Real estate broker.
Place:
- Native Angeleno.
Personality:
- Mellow. Easy-going. Laid back. Loves to smile & laugh. Military man.
Proudest Moment:
- Seeing the birth of my child.
- German chocolate cake. Peach cobbler.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- JimiMac Bespoke! I’m always clean! I’m a slacks and jacket guy and get my WoW On at church. It was a place where African Americans went. My mother always made sure we had nice clothes.
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James "Dedy" Mackey
Passions:
- Meeting people. Travel enthusiast. Driving.
- Certified paralegal.
Place:
- Los Angeles, by the way of the great state of Texas. Grew up riding horses with dusty roads, kicking cans and playing with cousin James.
Personality:
- Outgoing. Bubbly. Loving. Walks with a smile. Believes that laughter will add 20 years to your life!
Proudest Moment:
- Surviving Vietnam and returning home.
- Movies. Hitting the freeways for a quiet moment to reflect and think.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- “When I dress up in my JimiMac suit, I am in ‘High Cotton!”
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Hubert Taylor
Passions:
- Playing tennis.
Place:
- Born and raised in Los Angeles. Shout-out to Arise Christian Center and the Clippers and Antioch University.
Personality:
- Dry humor. Enjoys helping others. Enjoys the Spirit of the Lord. Outgoing.
Proudest Moment:
- Becoming a dad. Helping my children grow to be self-sufficient. Being at the root of the tree and watching the fruit grow.
- Maintaining balance in my spiritual, physical & emotional life.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- In JimiMac Bespoke! I look as good as I feel.
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Cuthbert Peters
Passions:
- My seven daughters
- Retired cardio ultrasound technician. Unit coordinator at Cedars & UCLA hospitals.
Place:
- Los Angeles by way of the City of New Amsterdam, Republic of Guyana, South America.
Personality:
- Quiet but strong.
Proudest Moment:
- “When my daughter Adira literally leaped into the world,” and denied me a photo op.
- Aikido, martial arts and photography.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- Head to toe JimiMac Bespoke! The important thing about JimiMac is the tailoring, that it fits well and is comfortable. The tailoring is superb! I speak as the grandson of a tailor.
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Gerry Foster
Passions:
- My work. “I do what I love and I love what I do.” It gives me tremendous joy and personal fulfillment. I’ve never done anything else. Motown music. NBA.
- Small business brand strategist, trainer and speaker.
Place:
- Los Angeles. I was born in Detroit when it was known as the Motor City during the heyday of Motown.
Personality:
- Outgoing. Kind. Loving. Fun. Always enthusiastic and positive.
Proudest Moment:
- My mom calling to say I had been accepted into USC.
- Orlando, FL 2016. A standing ovation that was a surreal, out-of-body experience.
- A pint of Haagen Dazs chocolate ice cream any moment of the day or night.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- Wearing JimiMac Bespoke. The clothing helps me to stand out and not blend in. As a small business owner, it’s important that I’m noticed.
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Steven 'Cool Breeze' Lott
Passions:
- Dancing. Landscaping. Tennis. Skiing. Scuba Diving. Science. Observing wildlife. Reading biographies.
- Managing principal of an architectural firm.
Place:
- La La Land. “Born here in LA. Didn’t know any better.”
Personality:
- Outgoing. Kind. Loving. Fun. Always enthusiastic and positive.
Proudest Moment:
- Having my kids. Proud papa.
- Key Lime Pie
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- v2 - 2020 | "I love the look and feel of JimiMac Bespoke. The clothes allow me to move freely when I dance." - Steven
- v1 – 2019 | “In JimiMac Bespoke, of course. Looking damn good and GQ approved!”
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Phil Black
Passions:
- Loves domestic and international travel.
- Salesperson.
Place:
- Born in Los Angeles and grew up in Mississippi.
Personality:
- Extrovert. People-person.
Proudest Moment:
- Daughter just graduated from UCLA, the latest addition to our family of UCLA graduates.
- I’m a definite foodie. Love fine dining.
How Do You Get Your WoW On?
- JimiMac fits the bill! I love tailor-made clothing and looking debonair.
