Why we stand apart - the previous abbreviations in English and about the principal.

VMG is certified by the California Department of General Services as a qualified Micro / Small / Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). Additionally, we are federally certified as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and registered on the Federal CCR. As such, we can assist with contracting compliance under Section 999.9 of the California Military and Veterans Code and Title 38 United States Code 4212(a) / HR2297 / Public Law 108-183. We also utilize other Disabled Veteran Enterprises whenever outsourcing allows. We have a pool of former military professionals in the IT, public affairs, media and numerous other fields upon whom we call. Whether you utilize our services or not we encourage you to hire and do business with veterans.

"In the endless effort to stand out, there's far too much emphasis on packaging and far too little on substance. In any form of communication, the key is to know when to shout, when to whisper, when to dress it up and when to dress it down. Equally important is having a sense of humor and knowing when to use it. That's my attitude and my approach".

B.F. “Jack” Jernigan, the principal of the Jernigan Group / VMG, completed nearly twenty-two years of active and reserve military service separating as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for Public Affairs and Electronic Media. Serving domestically, in Central America and in Western as well as Eastern Europe, his military experiences include: • Public, community, interagency, legislative and media relations • Supervising radio and television field news reporter, producer and assignment editor for AFRTS • Photojournalist • Public Affairs & Media Production Instructor • Motion picture military advisor • Documentary production • Conceiving and creating electronic, visual and print media for training, educational and informational applications • Public affairs staff management, supervision and training as well as records management, procurement, logistics, budgeting and strategic planning. During his military career among his many awards for his professional achievements Jack has received the Army and Air Force Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal and was twice awarded The California Commendation medal. Additionally Jack has graduated from the following schools and courses: • Communication Studies (BA), California State University, Sacramento • Office of Emergency Services Crisis Communications Course • National Interagency Counterdrug Institute • Defense Information School for Broadcast Journalism & News Production • Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy, US Army Training Command • Total Quality Management Facilitators Course, National Guard Bureau Professional Education Center • American Forces Information School for Electronic Media Production • Communications Managers Course, Air National Guard Education Center • Command Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy, Air Force Professional Education Center. After completing his military career Jack founded The Jernigan Group / VMG, an award winning creative agency specializing in advertising, outreach, public affairs and consulting with a wide variety of government clients. Jack also works independently providing voice-overs and narrations in numerous markets and has been the voice of the statewide California General Election Ballot for the visually impaired.