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Matthew Altizer currently works as Director of Operations for Owl Studios, an award-winning jazz record label based in Indianapolis. He is a former General Manager of Pro Winds-Indy, and is also an ethnomusicologist and accomplished saxophonist. Matthew has performed with distinguished ensembles such as the Terre Haute Symphony, Philharmonia À Vent, ISU Faculty Wind Ensemble, and the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble Kyahi Rosowibowo. maltizer@owlstudios.com
Dr. Rebecca Chappell is the Director of Music Business Studies at Anderson University and founder and Director of Orangehaus Music Business Camp. She is also the founder of Orangehaus Records and Orangehaus Publishing. Chappell is an active Indianapolis studio musician and member of the Indianapolis-based world music group, INDYKLEZ. She is past President of the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association. rachappell@anderson.edu
Becki Douglas is the Administrator for Orangehaus Music Business Camp and the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Admissions at Anderson University. She is also the Office Manager for the Office of Admissions. Douglas has been employed by Anderson University for the past 11 years and is an alumna of the institution. rsdouglas@anderson.edu
Chad Evans is Chief Recording Engineer at Gaither Studios in Alexandria, IN. He has won two Grammy Awards as mix engineer and producer for the Gaither Gospel Series that sold over 15 million copies. Evans has also engineered for notable artists such as Michael W. Smith, Vince Gill, Natalie Grant, and Jon McLaughlin. greatsounds@mac.com
Micah Gilliam is lead guitarist for Casey Jamerson and Dave Elwert. He has also performed on Carnival Cruise Lines and a USO tour of Afghanistan with country artist, Chely Wright. After moving back from Nashville, TN, Gilliam now works as a freelance guitarist and studio musician. micahgilliam@gmail.com
Kyle Hodges is currently VP of Operations for Indy Jazz Fest, Account Executive for Owl Studios, and Marketing Director for the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. He has also worked as an opening DJ for groups like Kings of Leon, Gwen Stafani, Paul Van Dyke, and Shiny Toy Guns. Hodges is a member of the music group, Mystikos Quintet, and has licensed their music for performances on HBO, Showtime, NBC, A&E and PBS. kylehodges1975@yahoo.com
James Hodgin is the owner and artist manager for Dryve Management in Nashville, TN. His management company represents Christian artists such as Thousand Foot Krutch, FM Static, Derek Webb, and Dave Barnes, as well as several producers, including Will Hunt, Stephen Gause, and Trevor McNevan. jhodgin@dryve.us
Daniel Howell is a staff recording engineer at Gaither Studios in Alexandria, IN, and engineer/ producer for Legendary Road Music. He is a 2009 graduate of Anderson University in music business and a former VP of A&R and Record Production for Orangehaus Records. Howell has since produced and engineered recording projects for several notable artists, such as Gaither Vocal Band, Signature Sound, Jessie Brown, and Ronny Milsap. dhowell@gaithermusic.com
Tom Jackson is a live performance producer in Nashville, TN and has worked with artists in rock, pop, gospel, and country fields to help them “create moments” in their performances. His high-energy presentation has benefitted notable artists such as Taylor Swift, Casting Crowns, and Jars of Clay. Even world-renowned George Bush impersonator, John Morgan, has utilized Jackson’s performance secrets. info@tomjacksonproductions.com
Cliff Kimmerling currently plays bass guitar with Casey Jamerson, Cook and Belle, and Dave Elwert. He has also toured nationally with the Elton John and Tim Rice Broadway musical version of “Aida.” Kimmerling is a freelance bassist, studio musician, and private instructor. cliffkimmerling@gmail.com
Sam Lawton is currently VP of A&R and Record Production for Orangehaus Records. He is a senior music business major at Anderson University and attended the Contemporary Music Center program at Martha’s Vineyard last fall. Lawton recently won the Vic Firth “Hard+Heavy2” national competition and is also the songwriter, producer, and drummer for a hardcore/progressive band featured on the Orangehaus label, A Contradiction. heartcorestudios@comcast.net
Sam LoCasio is a 2010 graduate in music business from Anderson University and former VP of A&R and Record Production for Orangehaus Records. He worked as engineer for the Anderson University Recording Studio and did his internship was with Dryve Management in Nashville. LocCascio now promotes several independent artists and plays guitar in the band, Harlequin. sflocascio@anderson.edu
Brenden Macy is currently VP of Business Affairs and Publishing for Orangehaus Records and a senior music business major at Anderson University. He recently completed a music business internship with the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis. Macy is also a talented vocalist who recently performed an opera role and sings lead vocals in the hardcore/ progressive band, A Contradiction. brmacy@anderson.edu
Jeremy Mang is a consultant for Legendary Road Music and founder of Whisper Label Group. He received his undergraduate degree in music business in 2009 and his MBA in 2010 from Anderson University. Mang is known for his outstanding vocal performances from opera to hard rock, including a performance with Ben Folds and the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic in 2008. jkmang@me.com
Catherine Miller is a 2008 Anderson University music business graduate and a former VP of Marketing for Orangehaus Records. She currently works as artist manager for Shelley Harris and as Director of Corporate Sales and A&R for the Whisper Label Group. Miller is also an accomplished vocalist who has performed several theatrical and operatic roles, as well as CCM solo performances. catlu1015@gmail.com
Dr. Mark Murray is Director of Recording Studios and trumpet instructor at Anderson University. He is co-founder of Orangehaus Records, Orangehaus Publishing, and Orangehaus Music Business Camp. He also serves as program director, arranger, and member of the popular Indianapolisbased brass group, Book Readers and Horn Blowers, and performs as principal trumpet in the Anderson Symphony Orchestra. msmurray@anderson.edu
Amanda Potaczek teaches music business at Anderson University and is lead guitarist and vocalist, for the Indianapolis-based band, 1000 Generation (Varietal Records). She is also a songwriter and does booking for the band. In 2007 she won “Song of the year” at GMA in the Rockies at Estes Park, CO for the song, “How Big Small Can Be.” Another one of her songs, “Fail Us Not,” has received significant national airplay. alpotaczek@anderson.edu
Steven Potaczek teaches record production at Anderson University and works as a producer and songwriter in the Indianapolis area. He is the leader of the Indianapolisbased band, 1000 Generations (Varietal Records), and has produced all three of the band’s recordings. Potaczek was also runner-up in the John Lennon Songwriting competition and won “Song of the Year” at the 2007 GMA in the Rockies at Estes Park, CO. mail@1000generations.com
Leah Roggenbaum is a 2010 graduate in music business from Anderson University and former VP of Business Affairs for Orangehaus Records and Orangehaus Publishing. Leah currently promotes local concerts and manages Vivica Turrentine, an independent artist in the Indianapolis area, and is also Director of Corporate Sales and A&R for Whisper Label Group. lroggenbaum@gmail.com