Bob Jimenez is the founder and gallerist of Solana Fine Art, where he curates contemporary works and supports emerging and established artists. A lifelong lover of the arts, Bob developed a passion for visual art during college that grew into more than 25 years as an avid art collector and advocate. He studied art history and gallery management at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
Before opening Solana Fine Art, Bob spent 35 years in corporate affairs and strategic communications leadership with organizations including Cox Enterprises, Walt Disney World Resort and AdventHealth, where he led public affairs, community engagement, and reputation management initiatives.
Bob has been active in nonprofit governance, previously serving on the board of the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. He is a graduate of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, where he serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board, and he is also a board member of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and an advisor to Axios HQ.
Named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America by Hispanic Business magazine, Bob also has been inducted into the Hall of Fames of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association.