About Us

Our Creed

In my dad’s last email to me from Afghanistan he wrote, “First impressions are important and you only get one chance to make them.” Growing up, “Never give up, always try your best.” became a part of who I was – now, it’s who we are.

Everyone at Poor Bear Stories is proud to be a storyteller and does not take the gift to work with you for granted. From the top down, it is our creed to, “always try our best and never give up.”

Our Impact

We make it a large part of the Poor Bear Stories Mission to pay it forward. From partnering with non-profit organizations like Legacies Alive, Embolden Valor, Donovan & Bank Foundation, the Special Operations Fund and Special Operations Warrior Foundation to providing opportunities for Gold Star family members to work at Poor Bear Stories – you aren’t just investing in us – you are investing in them.

Our Calling

Lastly, we love what we do and we love who we do it for. From our interactions with new clients to our strongest relationships, we are determined to work hard and deliver a worthy product each and every day. We are sincerely grateful to work on each and every project that comes our way; the videos we produce are an ongoing are a testament to that.

Meet The Team

Creative Director

Jacob Centeno

Video Specialists

Robert Chase

Assistant Editor

Madeline Muralles

Marketing Specialists

Ana (Mica) Torrico

Director of Photography

Taylor Rahn

BTS” Ninja

Jholeman “Jhoel” Flores

Founder’s Bio

Jacob Centeno is an internationally recognized multimedia storyteller for the Special Operations and Gold Star community. A staunch advocate for both, his story-first approach enables organizations of all sizes and styles to tell their stories with high-impact, connection-driven purpose. His storytelling is rooted in family and inspired by the incredible service and sacrifice of his dad, SCPO Dan Healy who lost his life in 2005. His video production career has taken him around the United States, South America, overseas to Europe and Australia. Jacob Centeno is an international speaker, multimedia journalist and expert on storytelling for video. 

Jacob served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer for the Heart of Florida, United Way from 2017-2018.
Jacob and Katie are SOWF Ambassadors and continue to raise advocacy and awareness for the foundation.

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