MEET THE TEAM
The managing partners of C2O Studios bring exceptional credentials, professionalism, and a "work hard so you can play hard" attitude to a career and business they love.
Learn more about them below.
Jeffrey Ocasio
Managing Member & Partner
Jeffrey Ocasio is an award-winning creative professional and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience shaping the tradeshow and exhibition landscape. As a Managing Member and Partner at C20 Studios, Jeffrey drives the company’s daily operations, fiscal health, and vendor partnerships, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality and design innovation.
Throughout his distinguished career—which includes executive roles as Chief Creative Officer and Director of Quality Control—Jeffrey has mastered the art of balancing high-impact creative vision with strict operational efficiency. He is deeply adept at guiding multidisciplinary design teams from initial concept to final execution, specializing in custom trade show exhibits, large-format graphics, and 3D environment detailing.
An expert communicator and hands-on problem-solver, Jeffrey bridges the gap between client strategy and production realities. His technical proficiency spans industry-standard tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Vectorworks, and 3D Vista, enabling him to infuse modern exhibit design with cutting-edge motion graphics and immersive experiences. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Motion Graphics & Design from Bloomfield College and an Associate’s degree in Creative Arts & Technology from the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
At C20 Studios, Jeffrey remains dedicated to elevating brand stories, maximizing client ROI, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the tradeshow floor.
Christopher Sepulveda
Managing Member & Partner
Christopher is an innovative design and production powerhouse who brings over a decade of specialized expertise in custom tradeshow exhibits, large-format graphics, and operational leadership to the C2O Studios team. Known for his ability to translate a client’s vision into an impactful, tangible reality, Christopher excels at bridging the gap between creative concept development and precise, budget-conscious execution.
At C2O Studios, Christopher spearheads business development, client consultations, and the end-to-end management of complex exhibit builds. Whether he is drafting intricate assembly layouts, supervising daily production workflows, or overseeing print-ready graphic design, his hands-on leadership ensures every project is delivered on time and on budget, meeting the highest industry standards.
Before co-founding C2O Studios, Christopher spent 7 years advancing through the ranks at a respected Exhibit Production company, where he served as Director of Production and Director of Drafting & Design. During his tenure, he revolutionized internal workflows—launching an entire print shop department from scratch, creating a dedicated detailing department, and engineering custom design libraries that significantly reduced estimating time and improved structural accuracy.
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Michigan State University. His technical fluency spans elite design and drafting platforms—including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Artlantis, and Keyshot—allowing him to command every phase of the exhibit lifecycle, from the first sketch to the final showroom-floor installation.
Christopher Palmieri
Managing Member & Partner
Christopher Palmieri is an innovative designer and a driving force behind C2O Studios' creative vision. Passionate about translating emerging trends into successful designs, Christopher specializes in leading design teams that produce highly efficient, flexible, and high-quality solutions. His design philosophy centers on connecting users to products on both emotional and functional levels, ensuring that every project leaves a lasting impression.
With over a decade of specialized experience in the trade show and experiential design industry, Christopher brings a rare blend of high-level strategic management and hands-on technical expertise to C2O Studios. Before co-founding the studio, he served as the Director of Experiential Design and Senior Designer/Detailer at Nimlok NYC, where he led large-scale project teams, revolutionized operational workflows, and pioneered cutting-edge 3D rendering and presentation techniques. His career also includes foundational roles at Metropolitan Exposition, where he mastered custom environment fabrication and on-site labor management.
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Kean University and an Associate in Fine Arts from the County College of Morris. His diverse skill set spans advanced 3D software applications—including AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SolidWorks, and KeyShot—alongside traditional trade skills such as furniture design, cabinetmaking, and sculpting. At C2O Studios, Christopher seamlessly manages the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring that every exhibit not only meets strict production criteria but consistently exceeds client expectations.