"Watching this company grow from a grassroots effort to what it is today has been nothing short of breath taking. "

-Acton Archie
CEO & Co-founder, Gentlemenly Press

Acton Archie is CEO and Co-founder of Gentlemenly Press, LLC. Under Archie's leadership the company looks to grow from a small but relatively well known publishing company, to a major player in an industry of giants.

His vision is to help create a global company that will be a leading provider in the area of arts: books, original artwork, collectibles, etc. Drawing from his growing experience as an entrepreneur, (Archie is also the CEO of a consulting firm located here in the triangle) he looks to assist Gentlemenly Press as it is on it's way to greatness.

Prior to co-founding Gentlemenly Press, Archie worked as a Business Analyst for a leading software provider in Cary, North Carolina. There he was responsible for managing the implementation of several internal projects varying in size. Archie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from North Carolina State University and is currently interviewing several universities for his future acquisition of a MBA.

Email Acton Archie
acton@gentlemenlypress.com

Marquise Thompson is Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Gentlemenly Press, LLC. Following the direction of Thompson, Gentlemenly Press is poised to move into an exciting new era of publishing and printing. Thompson's passion for this industry is only one of the few traits that has led him to co-found one of the triangle's top start-up companies of recent times.

Thompson is also the first author to be published under the Gentlemenly Press brand. This exposure has afforded him one of the greatest vantage points that any executive could wish for: that of the client. By helping to create the company/author relationship model from the ground up, he has ensured Gentlemenly Press will not make the mistake of failing to understand and identify with it's authors/artists.

Prior to co-founding Gentlemenly Press, Thompson worked tirelessly on his first published book: My Refusal. This endeavor has truly enriched his life and raised his already stellar business acumen. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from North Carolina State University.

Email Marquise Thompson
marquise@gentlemenlypress.com