Inktegrity Board of Directors.
Brian Everett is a celebrated tattoo artist and pioneering figure in the body art community, best known for his mastery of photo- realism and black-and-gray portrait tattooing. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brian founded Route 66 Fine Line Tattoo, where his exceptional skill and artistic vision earned him a worldwide reputation among tattoo collectors and professionals alike.
Brian's leadership within the profession has been equally impactful and spans several of the tattoo industry's most influential organizations. He was one of the first presidents of the Alliance of Professional Tattoo Artists (APT), serving for five years and helping to establish early standards of professionalism within the field. He later served as President of the National Tattoo Association (NTA), guiding efforts to promote artistic excellence, advocate for tattoo artists, and elevate public recognition of tattooing as a legitimate art form. More recently, Brian served for three years with the American Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) as one of five chairholders representing the body art division, contributing to the development of industry standards and nationwide support for professional artists. In addition to his artistic and organizational achievements, Brian remains deeply committed to health, safety, and education within the industry. He currently serves as a committee member for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), contributing his expertise to the development of best practices and guidelines for body art professionals.
Brian is also a respected tattoo convention promoter, helping to build and sustain major industry events that connect artists, collectors, and educators. He is a longtime promoter of both the Motor City Tattoo Convention and the Albuquerque Tattoo Fiesta, events that have become important gathering points for the international tattoo community. Brian Everett's career reflects not only exceptional artistic talent but also decades of leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, making him one of tattooing's most respected figures.
Steve Joyner has over 37 years of piercing experience and has been an active member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) for 25 years.
He is a former Board Member of the APP:
-Vice President (1999-2001)
Notably creating the Legislation/Regulatory Affairs Committee in 1999
-Legislation/Regulatory Affairs Director (2010-2017)
Steve is also a member of:
-National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
(former co-chair of NEHA’s Body Art Committee)
Former member of:
-Body Art Education Alliance (BAEA)
-American Food and Drug Organization (AFDO)
(former co-chair of AFDO’s Body Art Committee)
A recipient of the following awards:
-NEHA Presidential Citation (2021)
-APP Recognition of Service Award (2019)
-Associates Industry Award-Medical Device, Drugs, and
Cosmetics (AFDO-2019)
-Arkansas State Recognition Award (2014)
-Association of Professional Piercer President Award (2012)
-Al D. Memorial Award (APP-2001)
Steve is an international instructor, specializing in Aftercare, Aseptic Techniques, Freehand Techniques, Legislation/Regulations, Studio Set-up, Sterilization, and Body Suspension. He has assisted 37 states and 9 countries in regulating Body Art and the art of public suspensions.
Steve has been involved with suspensions and performance art for over 28 years, first performing with Traumatic Stress Discipline (TSD) for 5 years. Then as the Founder and Director of the internationally acclaimed Constructs of Ritual Evolution (CoRE). Originally based in Houston, then expanded to Los Angeles and Oakland/San Francisco, CA. Currently in Washington State.
Steve is a co-creator of the suspension manual
The Art of Suspension.
Along the side of being a Body Piercer, Instructor, Performer, Director, and Suspension Artist; Steve is also a Branding and Scarification Artist, Subject Matter Expert, Technical Advisor, Consultant, performs Extreme Modifications, and an Actor. Educator within the BDSM/Leather/Kink/Fetish communities; working with Living In Leather, Deviant Desires, and many communities.
His work in the body modification industry has been featured on Guinness World Records Primetime with Allen Falkner, HBO's RealSex, The Tyra Banks Show, Modify: The Movie, the movie Sanatorium, twice on Ripley's Believe It or Not, and Oddities: San Francisco. He has also served as a consultant for a number of films and videos in which body modifications appear. In addition, he suspended Matt Zane/Society1 for Dave Navarro's internet television show Spread TV, and suspended Tabitha Stevens for E Channel's Dr. 90210.
APP: http://www.safepiercing.org
CoRE: http://www.facebook.com/wearecore
Jodi Jackson, REHS, MPH
Jodi Jackson is a leading expert in body art safety, dedicated to bridging the gap between public health regulation and professional artistry. As a Registered Environmental Health Specialist and a contributor to the Body Art Model Code, Jodi brings unparralleled insight to Inktegrity. With a Master's in Public Health and previous leadership experience as co-chair of both NEHA & AFDO body art committees, she focuses on creating common sense safety standards that empower artists rather than hinder them. Jodi champions the mission of elevating the industry through science-based education, collaborative advocacy, and a commitment to both body art and Public Health.