About us
JanMar Agency is made up of a team of uniquely talented individuals, spearheaded by Janese Maricelli. With a combined 70 years experience, we provide an innovative outlook on talent management, marketing and design with the skills to back it up.
You can find us any given Wednesday-Friday at the little design studio and agency on the corner of Ave. O and 23rd Street, in the heart of Galveston Texas.
Janese Maricelli
Proud owner and operator of Galveston, Tx based JanMar Agency, Janese Maricelli is a graduate of the University of Houston- Clear Lake. With over 17 years of hands-on experience in Talent Mgmt., Sales, Marketing and Graphic Arts, she brings a youthful yet knowledgeable approach to Marketing and Design.
Janese has studied under the top Marketing professionals in Houston and San Diego and is an active member in the American Marketing Association. She is an avid designer, both graphically and traditionally and is Adobe certified in Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign.
Her designes have been featured in area publications from Galveston Monthly Magazine, Coast Magazine, The Island Magazine, Pacific San Diego Magazine, and more.
Nellie Cornett
Nellie Cornett is a modern day renaissance woman with skill sets ranging from medical knowledge, music, writing, art and design, management, and project leading. A long standing community leader, Nellie has been involved in several start up non-profits in her lifetime including Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Galveston Synergist Project, and the Wolffe Center for Entrepreneurship Alumni Association. With over 10 years of experience in business processes and a proficiency in writing and design, Nellie adds insight in to organization and efficiency at JanMar.
Corinne Tamayo
Corinne is a lover of anything and everything related to art and design. She has collected an arsenal of talents that continue to grow today, including drawing, painting, sculpture, weaving, sewing, photography, and her favorite, graphic design. Together, these talents have helped make her a better designer and she is always excited to learn something new.
Corinne received her Associate's Degree in Graphic Design at College of the Mainland and has worked as an intern at the College’s Marketing Department. She is continuing her education at the University of Houston in Clear Lake and working toward receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. She is very excited and honored to be working with the community of Galveston at JanMar Agency!
Robin Collins
Robin Stone Collins joins JanMar Agency as a creative type in general with over 30 yrs experience in the design community. From a traditional standpoint she works with a variety of water media, including watercolor, acrylic and casseine. Her studies in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, combined with her work as a graphic designer, create a strong sense of structure and form, and serve as the basis for her work. Indeed, it is the overall design of Robin’s art that immediately engages the viewer whether it be a wall mural or a magazine layout.
After graduating from University of Houston and the Art Institute of Houston Robin worked at a Houston based packaging design firm on national accounts and has a strong sense of branding. As a part time adjunct professor at College of the Mainland in the Graphic Design Department Robin is continually learning and teaching.
She is also a Master Gardener in Galveston County and “creates” in the garden as well.
Valerie Fullen
Valerie was born and raised in Galveston, Tx. She attended Texas A&M University where she earned a bachelors degree in Marketing.
Upon graduation Valerie began her first endeavor with JanMar Agency as an entry level Marketing Assistant, while also waiting tables at Oasis Juice Bar, Galveston's favorite organic eatery. After a few months she found inspiration to purchase the business.
Valerie had an exciting, challenging, and passionate affair as a business owner, until she was forced to close the doors following Hurricane Harvey in the summer of 2017.
Valerie has returned to JanMar Agency with a greater perspective. Her experience as an entrepreneur has given her a broader understanding of small business.
Valerie brings energy, enthusiasm and a fresh outlook to all that she does. She genuinely loves working at JanMar Agency and helping local businesses thrive!
