{"id":82,"date":"2013-07-23T09:04:08","date_gmt":"2013-07-23T09:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kurtisidea.com\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2021-03-02T14:42:39","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T14:42:39","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kurtisidea.com\/?page_id=82","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KURTIS LOFTUS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With more than 30 years of experience, Kurtis\u2019 passion lies in creating success for his clients through outstanding creative services and sound business strategy. He has received regional and national recognition for his marketing, advertising and publishing work as well as multiple industry awards for design and illustration.<\/p>\n

A goal-oriented, forward thinker, Kurtis thrives on fostering meaningful relationships and delivering results \u2014 even if that means surfing for 31 hours to generate exposure and raise funds for his client. On October 28, 2011, Kurtis set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Surfing Marathon on behalf of The DONNA Foundation, raising more than $11,000 for the non profit.<\/p>\n

He is active in a variety of community-based organizations, dedicating time and talent to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors through transformative ideas that promote cultural interests and encourage social engagement.<\/p>\n

In 2013, Kurtis founded Deck The Chairs, a non-profit whose mission is to promote the arts and art education through a nationally recognized holiday art exhibit featuring decorated lifeguard chairs. Deck The Chairs is produced through public\/private collaborations with strong volunteer support and presented in an accessible, family-friendly environment.<\/p>\n

Other art programs initiated by Deck The Chairs included Tiny Chairs and Deck Your Chair Challenge, incorporating tenets from the Makers Movement which emphasizes learning-through-doing in a social environment. The Tiny Chairs program challenged participants to decorate a miniature lifeguard chair. The Deck Your Chair Challenge invited participants to take an ordinary chair and make it extraordinary.<\/p>\n

In 2014, Kurtis wrote, illustrated and self-published \"Stephen and The SEE Gull,\" a children's book featuring his grandson and his beach adventures.<\/p>\n

An avid outdoorsman and waterman, Kurtis surfs, wakeboards, runs marathons, enjoys painting and working with young artists, and loves regional history.<\/p>\n

Recognition<\/strong>
\nJacksonville Chapter of American Institute of Graphic Design \u2014 Founding Member
\nAmerican Institute of Advertising 2004 Silver Medalist (AAF\u2019s highest honor)
\nJAX Chamber Beaches \u2014 Small Business Leader 2001 & 2009
\nJAX Chamber Beaches \u2014 Walter R. Murr Award 2009 & 2013 (For Outstanding Service)
\nCity of Jacksonville Beach \u2014 WaveMaker Award 2014 (Outstanding Service as Community Leader)
\nNational Exchange Club, 2014-2015 Golden Deed Award
\nJAX Chamber Beaches \u2014 25 Year Member & Board Member<\/p>\n

Non-Profit Marketing, Branding Services, Marketing & Fundraising Support<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Beaches Area Historical Society
\n\u2022 Beaches Watch
\n\u2022 B.E.A.M.
\n\u2022 Players By The Sea
\n\u2022 Donna Foundation
\n\u2022 Friends of the Ferry
\n\u2022 Gator Bowl Assoc.
\n\u2022 CF Foundation
\n\u2022 Tim Tebow Foundation
\n\u2022 River Garden Foundation
\n\u2022 American Lung Association<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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