Meet Our Board

With more than 10 years of industry experience, Tim has worked on thousands of videos over the years, and brings a fresh new perspective to each project. In the office, he is notorious for mooching on other peoples’ food and playing practical jokes on visitors. He believes everything is better in SloMo… like everything! His favorite color is 14-bit and he is constantly nerding out on the newest technology. All in all, Tim is one creative dude with the technical know-how to get the job done!

Jeff Gigante isn’t afraid of a challenge. From the St. Petersburg, FL soccer fields to the kitchens of New York City and back again to Tampa Bay, he has learned a lot about how to build a successful business with skyrocketing growth, but he will be the first to tell you it hasn’t always been easy.

Originally from New Jersey, Jeff relocated to Florida when he was just 3 years old. Soccer was his life for over 15 years before he attended Florida State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies. From there, Jeff went on to earn his Master of Arts from the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training.

Jeff took his talents to the Big Apple in 1991, with the dream of becoming a successful actor. Like most aspiring actors, Jeff entered the restaurant industry, where he was groomed and cultured by some of the best restauranteurs in New York City, including the Lanza family.

Jeff knew that his hometown was prime for new restaurant ideas, so he partnered with James Lanza to bring one of their successful concepts to Tampa. In 1996 he opened Ciccio and Tony’s in the SoHo District. The restaurant thrived, and Jeff and his associates at Ciccio Restaurant Group are now some of the Industry’s leaders in the Tampa Bay Area.

Knowing that part of their restaurant’s success was due to the growing community, Jeff formed SoHo Business Alliance with over 30 restaurants, bars, hotels and shops. This new alliance coordinates improvements and expansion in the area, which supports every business. Jeff also helped establish the SoHo Business Watch Program to combat thefts and crime in the growing area.

Jeff believes that the secret to living is giving back. He has or is currently serving as a member of several charitable and community organizations including Glaziers Children’s Museum, CEO Council of Tampa Bay, and Advent Health Carrollwood. He is also a supporter of the Children’s Cancer Center, The Children’s Home, the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society and the American Cancer Society.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys fishing, traveling, speaking to students about the inspiration and drive it takes to succeed in business. He recently started his newest venture Grand Theming Studios, a 8000 Sq Ft full 3 D Theming Fabrication Studio with childhood friend and world renown artist Jason Hulfish where they create amazing experiential 3D themed areas for corporations, churches and Healthcare. He is married to the love of his life, Erica, and he has two amazing children, Ciro and Isabel.

LaTiecea Hailey-Brown is a New York native that moved to the Tampa Bay Area in 1998, along with her husband and two children. She currently works as an Elementary School Administrator for the Hillsborough County school district. It was during her years within the county that Mrs. Brown embraced the power of art. Throughout her school she has helped with the creation of a variety of murals that inspires not only the students and families, but also anyone who walks the halls of the school. Mrs. Brown is a firm believer that art in any form can spark conversation, enhance ones thinking, inspire a change, or can stimulate a person. In the words of Ann Albers “ Art is something that makes you breath with a different kind of Happiness”.