Matthew Cimaglia

CEO / 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.

Steve Lebeau

Vice President Multimedia Solutions

Steve Lebeau is Vice President of Multimedia Solutions for Cimaglia Productions. He oversees production and media management on various levels both in the field and back in the editing suite. After graduating from Columbia College in Chicago, IL, he traveled world wide as a freelance audio tech for news, sports (including the Olympics), and documentaries. After travelling with the press corps for the 2000 presidential campaign, Steve returned to Chicago to spend the next 7 years as a camera operator and satellite feeds coordinator for the NBC Network News Chicago Bureau. Before long he left to work full-time at Cimaglia Productions. with his former associate at NBC Network News–Matthew Cimaglia. Steve’s detailed knowledge of the various cameras, computers, and other production technology ensures that we are able to complete tasks by deadline from any location around the globe. Whether he’s behind the camera or in front of the computer, Steve’s contributions keep Cimaglia Productions running.

Raven Tarpley

Corporate Relations, Senior Account Manager

Raven Tarpley manages Cimaglia Production’s corporate relations. She works one on one with Fortune 100 companies such as Allstate Insurance to produce both internal and external media for release on numerous platforms. After graduating from Tulane University, she left the Big Easy for the bright lights of Chicago. Her attention to detail puts clients at ease by ensuring that deadlines are met and expectations are exceeded. When combined with her warm personality, a holdover from her Southern upbringing, it turns Raven into an unstoppable force as deadlines, and to-do lists are crossed out.

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.

Allison Greenwood

Editor

Allison Greenwood works at Cimaglia Productions as an editor. She is finishing up her B.A from DePaul University in Digital Cinema Production, where she has learned proficiency in Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools, After Effects, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro. More than just technical adroitness, however, her creativity sets her editing and graphic work apart from the rest of the production industry. That mind, combined with a quick wit and a radiant smile, helps to brighten up everyone’s day in the office–clients and employees alike.