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Jonathan Flora
Creative Lead – Creative Marketing
Disney Home Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, USA // Jonathan is a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and has over 27 years of entertainment experience, 21 of those years with Walt Disney Studios, working on the promotional creative execution for Disney live action, Marvel and Lucas titles, and back in the day, Miramax, Dimension and Touchstone.

Before moving to Los Angeles, Jonathan received his B.S.A. in Television Performance and Production from Ohio University.

Following three years as a radio sports broadcaster, he returned to O.U. to earn his M.S.A. in Sports Administration/Marketing and went on to serve as the Director of Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships with the World Wrestling Federation for six years.

Jonathan has been fortunate enough to pick up awards along the way, but as a veteran Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, one of his favorites is winning the inaugural Santini Patriot Spirit award for his documentary, "Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good" featuring Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise as he and his band perform and supports our nation’s military, first responders, and their families around the globe, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He is also Co-President of Disney SALUTE, which supports Disney Military and Veteran initiatives.

Jonathan also appreciates that his two children think he really rocks because he works on titles like, Guardians of the Galaxy(s), Avengers, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. Jonathan’s favorite TV show? Watching THE Ohio State University football with his wife and kids!