COMPANY BIO
Once upon a time...
It all started with a guy looking for thank-you cards for some friends who had thrown him a birthday party (thank you cards from a guy - questionable, but true). J-Dig co-founder Peter Henry was the grateful card-seeking guy, and everything he saw was too flowery and overdone and didn't appeal to his sense of humor. Shortly after that, Peter's brother, Josh, gave their mom a hand-drawn Mother’s Day card that cracked everyone up. The card was simple, but funny.
Thus J-Dig Cards was conceived. (*For the record, we do not condone incest.)
After a world-record gestation, J-Dig was born (without pain meds!) at the 62nd Annual National Stationery Show in New York City, weighing approximately 245 pounds.
Each J-Dig card is conceptualized by Josh Henry, and then given to Peter Henry, sometimes on a bar napkin or scrap of paper. Peter, a professional graphic designer, then turns the concept into a visually interesting piece. The well-designed cards contain simple and straightforward graphics that don't compete with the message. Once a finished product is ready, Peter’s wife, Cathy Henry, a sales and marketing professional, presents the line to retailers and stationers.
J-Dig Cards is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
STAFF BIOS
Peter Henry: Brother, Husband, Graphics
Peter Henry, a self employed graphic designer who has operated Rojo Creative, LLC, since July 2006, oversees the creative design and production of J-Dig Cards. Prior to starting Rojo Creative, Henry was employed by Publicis, an international marketing, advertising and public relations agency for six years where he oversaw the creative direction for local, national and international companies. When he is not listening to music too loud, you may find him digging up art and other treasures at a second-hand store. "Pete Dog" (boy & canine?) graduated from Texas Christian University. He has abnormally high arches.
Cathy Henry: Sister-in-law, Wife, Sales
Since J-Dig Cards "sell themselves," Cathy Henry only oversees sales and marketing for the company in title. Before beginning a career in medical sales in 2003, she practiced public relations in Dallas for more than 5 years. Cathy was also employed by Publicis, which is why she is now Cathy "Henry" and no longer Cathy "Cooper." When she is not walking her beloved dachshunds, Bella and Zuzu, she is asking Peter to turn his music down so she can concentrate. "Coop de Ville" graduated from Texas Tech University. She is older than Peter.
Josh Henry: Brother, Grazer, Ideas
Josh Henry, whose nickname, "J-Dig," provides the company's namesake, is the creative farce behind the company's cards. He oversees all card conceptions and copywriting for the company. His current day job is a "placeholder", so he is often caught daydreaming new card ideas. In his spare time, he tutors high school students in science and math. He is an avid reader, artist, musician, soccer player and connoisseur of all things hip and hop. J-Dig graduated from The University of Georgia. He takes a nap every day.