Leadership

Matthew Cimaglia
CEO and Founder

Matthew Cimaglia is the Founder and CEO of Cimaglia Productions, a full service production company dedicated to constant, but responsible, innovation: integrating the latest technological advancements and cultivating environmentally sustainable practices into all facets of his business. By working directly with technological manufacturers, he is able to ensure that Cimaglia Productions stays on the cutting edge of technology, using couture tools designed to meet his unique demands. This company was created while he attended Full Sail University, an award winning school for Entertainment Media. After graduating, Cimaglia worked for NBC Network News’ divisions including NBC Nightly News and the Today Show as one of the youngest editors ever, eventually distinguishing himself by garnering a national News Emmy nomination.

Between then and today, he has expanded his entrepreneurial repertoire–founding several companies–in addition to running all aspects of Cimaglia Productions. Always pushing the technological envelope, Cimaglia’s technologically-driven start-ups focus on using breakthroughs in communication and information-storage to solve modern problems in graceful ways. Working in the video-production industry, in addition to his entrepreneurial experience, has taught him that there is no constraint on your potential that you don’t place there yourself. By placing no artificial limitations on his abilities, he gives himself the chance to roll up his sleeves, put in the hard work, and accomplish any task he sets his mind to. Whether starting companies, climbing Mt. Everest, or producing videos, Cimaglia forges full steam ahead and never looks back until he’s finished with the task at hand.

Virginia Thomas
Corporate Relations, Account Manager

Virginia graduated from Washington & Lee University in 2006 with a B.A in Art History. After graduation, she moved to Washington, DC where she worked for Junior Achievement and helped grow their programs by 40%. She was also responsible for the opening of a state-of-the art financial literacy center, Junior Achievement Finance Park. She moved to Chicago in 2010 and again pursued non-profit work, doubling the number of participating students and volunteers at Chicago Professionals for Youth. Virginia has a proven success record of exceeding expectations, while making a project fun for all participants. Virginia is a member of the Junior League of Chicago and the Alumni Admissions Program at Washington & Lee. She is married and enjoys cooking, reading, and wine.