Jim Bremer has devoted his professional life to the visual arts, particularly to photography and design. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Missouri State University in 1974. In recognition of his accomplishments in the graphic arts, he was named MSU Alumni of the Year in 2005. Four Fortune 500 firms have been a part of his forty-year career. He is currently dedicating his time to his passion for photography and art, having retired from the design profession. His artwork has been shown in numerous regional and national shows. Jim lives in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, with his wife Ruth Buffington, who is also an artist. While they each pursue individual paths, they frequently colaborate on joint projects.