Gary Broome, Principal Role at Brite: Thinker, designer, rant-and-raver Alma Mater: California State University, Chico - Bachelor of Arts degree in Information and Communication Studies with option in Visual Communications Previous Incarnations: Art director at Equivest Finance, Inc., and its subsidiary, Peppertree Resorts, Ltd.; graphic designer for Kelso & Associates Advertising and McNees Graphics in Asheville; Air Force Brat Contributions to Society: Member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Eagle Scout, Homeward Bound Board Member Obsessions: Macs, live music, the outdoors, travel, snowboarding Guilty Pleasures: Homebrewed beer