Phil Vischer was the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Big Idea Productions. As co-creator of VeggieTales™, he's also been writer, director and voice for more than a dozen characters, including Bob the Tomato. He continues to write, consult, and do voiceover work with the reorganized company. Vischer and his wife, Lisa, live in the Chicago, IL with their 3 children, where he continues to serve in ministry and other new creative ventures.