A Seattle native, Judi Jacobsen grew up involved in her family's business, Pacific Trail Sportswear. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Home Economics and taught school in public schools. Four children were born to Judi and her husband, Connie. In 1977, Judi began selling her paintings at local art fairs and eventually joined with another local artist, Lucy Rigg, to form a greeting card company, Lucy and Me. In 1984, the two owners divided the company and Judi, together with her daughter, Laurie, continued with a new company, Me Two. In 1994 the company moved to its present location and was renamed Madison Park Greetings. Though no longer involved in the day-to-day operations, Judi still provides artwork for the company and is involved in special projects. Judi has been the recipient of many business and civic awards including Washington State's Small Business Person of the Year, Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year, and Nellie Cashman Women Entrepreneur of the Year. She has been nominated for various Louie Awards (industry design awards) and won a Louie Award in 1993. Judi is currently involved in many organizations including The Seattle King County Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, Association for Theological Studies, and Seattle Pacific University.