John Seaver, VP Creative

Always staying well ahead of the creative curve, John Seaver successfully anticipates - and meets - the rapid introductions of new graphic design and digital media technologies. A founding partner of Technetium, Seaver's responsibilities as Vice President include driving client graphic creation, creative development and positioning.

Seaver has made developing innovative solutions a priority throughout his 20 years of experience in the graphic design field, having designed award-winning creative work for such clients as Acoustic Research, Boyz II Men, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Encore Software, Foundation for Orange County Public schools, myregion.org and Ubisoft, among many others.

As Senior Designer for a major corporation with a diverse product line and worldwide presence, Seaver created designs for print ads, collateral, packaging, tradeshow booths and signage, retail POP and experiential marketing pieces. During his tenure there, Seaver's work in producing high-impact promotional videos using digital technology exclusively advanced the use of digital-only video production.

Since then, he has kept current with progress in digital video technology to create pieces that combine visual and voice narratives to tell compelling stories that convey the client's message. With Technetium Creative's emphasis on developing integrated marketing strategies, Seaver is combining video production with progressive Web 2.0 design to deliver an immersive online brand experience.

A Central Florida native, Seaver graduated from Flagler College with a double Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Design. He is involved in activities that support his children's schools and his family's place of worship.

Chris Folsom, VP of Brand Development

Because creating a brand identity that resonates with consumers or customers is critical to the success of any product, company or organization, Chris Folsom brings the perfect combination of talent and industry experience to this key position. A founding partner and Vice President of Technetium, Folsom is responsible for client brand planning and overall messaging strategies, and also serves as Creative Director.

Building brands for more than 14 years, Folsom has been integral in the development of such well-known names as Alienware, Acoustic Research, Audiovox, GameShark, Home Décor, JENSEN and NYKO. His design acumen enables Folsom to determine the visual vocabulary that best conveys the brand image he crafts for each client - including such solutions as custom-designed packaging. Folsom also ensures that branding initiatives are applied seamlessly throughout the entire brand to establish a unique identity that inspires the target demographic to heed the client's call-to-action.

Born in Central Florida, Folsom graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. He served in the U.S. Army's famed 82nd Airborne Division.

Deeply involved with the region's business community, Folsom is a board member on the Executive Committee of Orlando Business Journal's Executive Advisory Board Exchange, as well as the Central Florida Economic Cooperative. He is a member of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, and a graduate of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Orlando Class 68.

Folsom gives back to the Central Florida community through his involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties.

Folsom has won several ADDY Awards and Printing Association of Florida (PAF) Awards for his outstanding industry work.

Joe Forgét, President

Joe Forgét is president of Technetium Advertising & Web Design, a full-service marketing and creative design firm which he co-founded. An innovator in marketing and advertising for more than 15 years, he is responsible for overseeing operations, business development and the strategic planning of all aspects of the agency. He has established solid business relationships with local, national and international companies during the process of helping them achieve their marketing and branding objectives. 

Prior to founding Technetium, Forgét was responsible for many roles in business administration and marketing for Recoton – an $800 million manufacturer and distributor of consumer products. His marketing programs, creative graphics packages and ability to build successful relationships within the highly competitive consumer products industry often exceeded corporate expectations and revenue goals. 

Forgét is an Eagle Scout and serves on the Executive Board of the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America as VP of Marketing. Active in the community, he also serves as a board member of the American Advertising Federation – Orlando, is on the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Economic Cooperative and is a member of the Executive Committee of Orlando Business Journal's Executive Advisory Board Exchange. Forgét is a proud graduate of Leadership Orlando Class 67 and was recognized as a member of the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty “Class of 2008.” 

A native of Albany, N.Y., Forgét graduated from Syracuse University. Forgét, his wife, and their two daughters have made Orlando home.