Meet the Team
Founder
Tamiko Arnold
FreeTee is the brain child of Tamiko, a former middle and high school teacher who loves to create. She designed and initiated the FreeTee as her "3rd Option" to what she considered to be an antiquated restrictive t-shirt design, V neck and crew neck. As a result, FreeTee was born in 2021. A graduate of Jackson State University, B.B.A. Business Finance, Tamiko loves math, drawing, painting and being creative. She has poured her creativity into FreeTee and welcomes the self-expressive fashion style.
National Sales and Media Director
Emanuel Green
As a SAG-E commercial actor Emanuel Green has worked with major brands like Seat Geek, Verizon, and Hobby Lobby to name a few. He created his own brand, "The Man In The Green Shoes" as he navigated the entertainment industry in music and now commercials. He decided to take his experience and utilize it to help others create their brand and story. He has built a team around him to help carry out the mission to Elevate, Educate, Entertain, and Motivate. GreenVisionX.com
National Sales Rep and New Start-up Director
Bill Vaughan
Bill Vaughan is the Business Electric Vehicle Charging Program lead for Salt River Project to improve EV adoption and decrease GHG emissions in the Phoenix, Arizona Valley. He also co-owns CactusCandle.com, a growing brand throughout the Valley of the Sun. Bill has other experience in various roles for Fortune 500 electric utility and consulting firms in various sales and marketing management positions. He earned an MBA from Mississippi State University. Billy is active in various sustainability and electrification efforts including board member of the Association of Energy Services Professionals, Edison Electric Institute, Past Chair of the City of Avondale Sustainability Committee and is the founding Chair for Phoenix EV Racing.
National Sales Athletic Director and Print Artist
Sirdonta Washington
Current Athletic Director & Head coach of a power house 5-A basketball program in Mississippi, Sirdonta is throughly immersed in the athletic scene throughout Mississippi. An alumni of Alcorn State University, Sirdonta connects well with young athletes. He has served throughout his community as a positive role model mentoring many young people. He understands fashion trends very well as the sole proprietor of SirTees Custom Designs. SirTees was founded over eight years ago and is one of the hottest t-shirt businesses in Mississippi. He also founded his own apparel line, “Hoop-A-Lot.” Sirdonta brings a wealth of screen printing and t-shirt knowledge to the FreeTee team. He heads up the athletic and print divisions for the brand. Check out his styles on instagram @Sirtees.
National Sales Rep and Art Director
Chris Taylor
Chris was born in Southern California and now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was very athletic and artistic from an early age. He spent most of his time either drawing or playing baseball. His life took a major change of course, when after attending college for two years, he felt the call to join the military during the Afghan War. After his service to his country, Chris wanted to pursue his dream to be a professional artist and went back to school. He wanted to learn how to take his ideas even further and into the 3D world. He desired to create art that was fun and brought enjoyment to people. He got accepted into the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree specializing in 3D animation and visual effects, and became a Sundance award-winning VFX producer in the process. Chris leads the team in creative designs.