meet our officers

David Linton
CHAIRMAN
In a career spanning over 20 years, encompassing both the radio broadcasting and the music industry, Mr. Linton’s career started as an on air talent, moving up the ranks to Program Director and later General Manager.

Pat Shields
SECRETARY
Patricia Shields is a partner in Black Dot LLC, a multi-service entertainment company providing services in marketing, corporate and consumer promotions and event production.

Azim Rashid
PRESIDENT
Azim Rashid is an entertainment executive, strategist, and marketing specialist who has spent his career alongside chart-topping artists, executives, cultural icons, and industry leaders,

Cecilia “CC” Evans
TREASURER
A 25-year veteran whose career includes positions at Warner Bros., EMI, DreamWorks and Capitol Records, Ms. Evans, or “CC,” as she is called, has worked with some of the biggest executives and artists in the business.

Jackie Rhinehart
VICE PRESIDENT
Jacqueline “Jackie” Rhinehart, is an executive who has reached the pinnacle of success in two important areas of the music industry, Marketing and Publicity.

Denise J. Brown
GENERAL COUNSEL
Denise J. Brown has enjoyed a highly successful career as an entertainment attorney. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, she was trained as a classical pianist and had aspirations to be a concert pianist.
meet our board of directors

Vinny Brown

Miller London

Skip Dillard

Kathi Moore

Sheila Eldridge

Jon Platt

Tony Gray

Vivian Scott Chew

Ray Harris

Sam Weaver

Shannon Henderson

Colleen Wilson

Ken Johnson

Tony Winger

Barbara Lewis
meet our advisory board

Don Cody

Gail Mitchell

George Daniels

Lionel Ridenour

Brad Davidson

Kevin Ross

Mark Hill

Phil Thornton

Jay Johnson

Brian Wallace

Jalila Larsuel

Tyrone Williams

Kiona Lewis
