BJ Coleman

CEO
Image Elevators, Inc.

BJ Coleman is a seasoned marketing and public relations executive, trusted advisor, and television personality with more than two decades of experience. As CEO of Image Elevators, Inc., Coleman leads a full-service branding, communications and events agency specializing in entertainment, fashion and lifestyle public relations. From 2021 to 2024, he served as Head of PR & Communications for EBONY Magazine, overseeing communications strategy and media relations for one of the most influential and recognizable media brands.

With a respected voice in entertainment and culture, Coleman began his career in television at age 15 as a cast member of BET's Teen Summit, where he interviewed notable personalities and developed an early connection to entertainment and media. In 1998, Coleman enrolled at Boston College and earned a BA in Communications in 2002. After holding positions with Maury Povich, Brittany Murphy and Queen Latifah, BJ was hired in his senior year as the personal assistant to Baby Phat creative director Kimora Lee Simmons. He soon joined NC Connect, Naomi Campbell's marketing and PR firm, as a PR Account Executive and Celebrity Wrangler, working with high-profile clients including Dolce & Gabbana, Alicia Keys, Carlos Miele and Rosa Chá. BJ also served as Senior Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons' Phat Fashions, where he built the legendary hip-hop fashion company's in-house PR division. He later became Vice President of Entertainment & Talent at 5W Public Relations, representing talent, brands and notable personalities across entertainment and fashion.

Coleman's extensive industry experience and relationships across entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, communications and culture have made him a trusted resource for clients and a sought-after television and media personality, with appearances and commentary on BET, VH1, E!, The Tyra Banks Show and Access Hollywood. Today, he continues to leverage his deep industry relationships, communications expertise and cultural insight to help clients build visibility, elevate their brands, and create meaningful impact.