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Mike Swinford - 
President
Mike "Swin" Swinford is the consumate music industry veteran and entreprenur. With core background specialties that engulf the industry's new "360 Model", Swin is has launched and currently oversees the operations of an artist management company (Rainmaker Artists), a full service merchandise company with a focus on the music industry (Bandwear.com), and independent record labels that have successfully launched the careers of several high profile artists (Rainmaker Records/Brando Records).
Tags: Rainmaker Artists , Brando Records , Bandwear
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Sam Paulos
Business Development
Sam has owned and managed a recording studio, CD manufacturer, and music distributor for almost 20 years, serving predominantly regional bands in the Southwest. He also has had record labels helping to launch the careers of the Dixie Chicks, Jackopierce, Blue October and over 30 other bands. Currently all these companies are still operating and thriving, in addition to new companies in promotional products (Tshirts, caps, etc) and ecommerce. His hobbies are owning car dealerships, music instrument manufacturers, live music clubs, and real estate.
Tags: Crystal Clear Network , Bandwear, Fancorps, Open Labs , Curtain Club |
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G.I. Sanders - 
Vice President / Marketing & Client Relations
After playing in and co-managing a band for over 7 years, and working as a free lance graphic designer and marketing consultant for numerous other bands, labels, and management companies G.I. co-founded Fancorps.com in late 2006. (and yes his name is actually "G.I"...well, his nick name anyways, and he had it long before the army themed company was formed)
Tags: Apple, U2, LSU Football, MySpace, Last.FM, SouthFM, The Beatles, Blue Moon, Mavs |
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Tony Edwards - 
Director ~ Sales & Marketing
As a street rep for local Dallas bands, College Rep for BMG Distribution, Head of Marketing for One Ton Records (Independent Label), Marketing & Sales Rep for Crystal Clear Distribution (Regional Southwest Distributor), Artist Development Rep for Sony BMG Distribution and now as Director of Sales & Marketing for Fancorps, Tony has 15+ years experience in marketing & sales in the entertainment industry.
Tags: MySpace, Last.FM, Lone Star, Dallas Cowboys, Tony Stewert, Ultraviolet Rocks!, NIN, CSI, Star Wars |
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Brian Miller
Director of Development
Brian earned his stripes fighting the enemy in the U.S. Air Force and fighting bureaucracy in corporate America. He brings expertise in global project management and systems integration to the team. Brian co-founded Fancorps.com in 2006. Family, friends, and music are his passions. |
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Jaye Miller - 
Senior Developer
Jaye has been developing for the web for over 10 years during which time has worked on many projects with Swin, Sam and GI including Bandwear.com and CrystalClearCDs.com. "I believe dedication and determination are the key to any success...but don't forget to make time for play." Jaye co-founded Fancorps.com in 2006. "If I were a G.I. Joe member they would call me "Graveyard".
Tags: Apple, XBoX, Motorcycles, Ink, PHP, Dallas Stars , Last.FM, MySpace, Fancorps |
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Rhonda Martin
Project Manager
Having managed multiple outlets of a major music retail chain and serving as the booking agent for three premiere live music venues, Rhonda provides over 14 years of experience in sales, management and event planning.
Tags: MySpace, Cute Overload, Save The Tatas, Tap Project |
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Maritza Collazo
Project Manager
Maritza's involvement in marketing stems from her love of cutting-edge music. She has a background in music marketing through managing street teams and specializes in social media. In her spare time, Maritza enjoys volunteering and supporting the local music venues in the metroplex. Aside from her love of music, she is also an involved environmental and political activist.
Tags: Chiodos.net, Kiss Kiss , The Daily Chorus, SXSW, Apple, TCE
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Nicholas Cowley
Graphic Designer
Dabbling in just about every artistic medium known to man, Nicholas is a man of many trades. Flash animation, graphic design, and video production are just the tip of his creative iceberg. He also enjoys long walks on the beach, fines wines, and reading instruction manuals.
Tags: Melcro, Adobe, FlashKit, YouTube, MySpace, Toolshed, Toolband, NIN |
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