Jackson Durham is the genesis of longtime friends Heath Alan Ray (Partner/Creative Director) and Charles Vance (Principal/Owner). Their careers have taken them to major cities across the United States, affording them the opportunity to develop a unique perspective on event design that implements a combination of traditional and contemporary elements to create timeless installations. The name "Jackson Durham" is a tribute to their mothers' family names and the maternal influences throughout their lives, which have greatly influenced their company's aesthetic and mission.