Etsy has had quite a growth spurt in the past year, and we have the awkward pictures to prove it. We'll be posting a series of About Us pieces to help you get to know the Etsy admin (and since many of us work remotely, for the admin to get to know each other!). You've seen the admin badge, and maybe you're a bit curious about the person behind it! For more on Etsy's mission and about the company, please see our About page (the link is in the little blue footer of every Etsy page).

Fun Jim facts: 

• Jim "Joke-A-Day" Chesters is the Bob Sagat of the office.
• Rob told Jim he was hired while waiting in line for a hot dog at Renegade Craft Fair!
• Answers your billing questions in a timely manner!
• Favorite filmmaker - Ingmar Bergman.
• Wore "fat pants" in high school.
• Secretly loves his dog, Rudy.
• Used to be a stand-up comedian!
• Jim made this animation for Etsy:

Jim holding a handmade school bag at age 14.

Jim singing Ave Maria at age 1.8. 

See all posts in this About Us series.

And now ... here are items from sellers Jim has purchased from and/or hearts...