LYCOMING COLLEGE

When asked how both he and his brother were able to obtain the skills necessary for such an immense project in starting their business Adam simply said, “I think it was the combined nature of our drive and the education we received at Lycoming College. Lycoming, unlike a lot of larger schools, was able to provide us with a buffet of experiences and classes to help us feel comfortable no matter where we do business or with whom we are speaking.”

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2003

B. A., Lycoming College

Major in Business, Minor in Communication

Adam and his brother, Brian '06 (pictured above with sister, Erica '07) are the co-founders of Ghost Wings Magazine. Adam and Brian recently diversified to expand their business, changing their company's name from Ghost Wings to Valour Studios. Their company is "dedicated to providing the world's finest military artwork and collectibles in tribute to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who have served America through their valor."

http://www.valourstudios.com/

When asked how he got started with the idea of working with art and writing their own magazine, Adam indicated that it grew from a passion of listening to his grandfather's old stories which turned into a two-page newsletter they would send out to friends and family.

Since their start, Adam and Brian have had the privilege of working alongside and meeting James Cameron, Tom Hanks, Harrison Ford and Ben Stein. Most notably, Adam and Brian recently had the honor of meeting with both President Bush in the Oval Office and his father, President George Herbert Walker Bush at his office in Houston, Texas.

ADAM MAKOS , Class of 2003