25 Jan 2017 Person of the Month: Tim Jacob

City: Little Rock

Work: President at Modern Image Systems and a freelance artist.

Church activities: Member at Christ the King Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

Family: Two wonderful children, Justin and Taylor.

Education: Hendrix College graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in political science/history; post graduate work at UALR.

Last book you read: “Treacherous Beauty” by my brother, Mark Jacob.

Favorite book: “The Proud Tower” by Barbara Tuchman.

Favorite meal: Salmon tortellini.

Most cherished possession: A framed picture and letter from my kids.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Golf.

Favorite quote: “Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever will.”

No. 1 vacation spot: Bali.

Favorite place in Arkansas: The Delta and Ponca.

What do you love about living in the 501: The ability to enjoy both urban and rural settings with ease.

More information: My art is an exploration of light. The depiction of light from the smallest glimmer off of a coffee cup to the explosion of light from night traffic on wet streets is what motivates me.