Montrelle K. Blackman-Reese
Joy Management - Chicago
Senior Vice-President & Marketing Director
An afficianado of music and all things progressive, Mr. Reese has a keen sense and immense knowledge of music and art. An enthusiast of music and it's industry, he has an acute ear for talent. As a saavy businessman and aesthetician, he has vast experience in various capacities of the entertainment industry, as he has worked in a variety of markets. While a student at Howard University in Washington D.C., Mr. Reese worked in music and marketing as an intern for Sony/BMG Music Inc., and Reebok Inc.
Currently, he shares his time as a broker at The Chicago Mercantile Exchange. As a futures market expert, Mr. Reese is an authority in business trends, and more specifically their effects on entertaiment and its' industry.
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Mieka J. Blackman-Reese
Joy Management - Atlanta
Junior Vice-President & Public Relations Intern
As a pacesetter, Ms. Reese is well versed in the entertainment industry, and its' precise relation to talents' image and their audience. A public relations specialist, Ms. Reese is aptly perceptive in establishing and maintaining potent relationships between talent and the public, as it is a vital component to an Artists' success and longevity.
Ms. Reese has substantial experience in entertainment and public relations, most recently working as an intern for RocaWear Inc. Currently, she shares her time as a student at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Reginald Scott Banks
Joy Management - Chicago
Director of Promotions, Booking Agent & Comedy Talent Consultant
A specialist in management and the entertainment industry, Mr. Banks is an expert in career guidance and artist management. Mr. Banks molded his skills nearly twenty years ago, managing a staff of over 15, at a major coorperation.
Since 1999, Reginald has been a force in the entertainment and marketing industry, strategically guiding and managing some of today's top talents in comedy and music. Also an entrepreneur, Mr. Banks owns and operates an entertainment marketing company, specializing in event booking, consulting, management and planning in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York.
Through his entertainment marketing firm, Mr. Banks has partnered and worked with various entertainment productions, incuding The BET Music Awards, The BET Comedy Awards, Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage and Tom Joyner Sky Show, to name a few.
Barbara Ann Bates
Joy Management - Chicago
Artist Stylist
Bates is the monogram. Barbara Ann Bates is the name. This Chicago based CEO/President of Bates Designs is a savvy, fashion smart entrepreneur who designs and creates garments with an affinity to texture.
Bates Designs is the urban alternative to the traditional couture. Her designs attract all walks of life. This comes as no surprise! The mark of quality speaks for itself, and her fashions have caught the eye of many high profile clients. Her Who’s Who list of celebrity clients has no end. To name a few, Mary J. Blige, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Steve Harvey, Whitney Houston , the Winans family and many more.
Bates Designs was established in September of 1986 and has experienced continuous growth. Building a successful business is like constructing a quality garment. Each requires hard work sparked with creativity, respect for valuable resources and the knowledge of how best to use them, and attention to detail that is unwavering and a clear vision of what the market not only wants but also needs.
George Robert Fuller
Joy Management - Los Angeles/Chicago
Artist Image Consultant
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Fuller is co-owner of Lines & Curves LLC, and the lead hairstylist on the roster of creative consultants. He began his academic studies at Howard University in Washington D.C., but switched direction to pursue a career in fashion and beauty. Fuller has styled the tresses of such divas as Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Anita Baker. He considers Emmy award-winning makeup artist and author Reggie Wells his mentor.
Andy Gibson, CPA
Financial Consultant
Calvin Allen Hubbard
Joy Management - New York
Music Talent Consultant
A veteran in music and entertainment, Mr. Hubbard is a specialist in talent management and consulting. He has worked with the industries biggest names, and has contributed to the careers of some of music's powerhouses. Mr. Hubbard currently manages R&B group, Kindred & The Family Soul.
Adia Zuri May, Esq., MBA
Joy Management - Los Angeles
Talent Attorney
A shrewd businesswoman and attorney, Ms. May spends her days at the deal table. A graduate of Howard University and The University of Iowa, she holds a law degree and a masters in business administration. Ms. May's roster of clients include Emmy Award winning directors, stars of telvision and film, and Grammy Award winning artists.
A guru and expert in artist negotiations and film financing, Ms. May is a specialist in her field. She also moonlights as a producer of stage and film. Currently, Ms. May shares her time consulting talent for her firm, Zuri Consulting, and working at Screen Actor's Guild in Los Angeles, California.
Toi Lyn Salter
Joy Management - Chicago
Artist Financial Advisor
Dionne Williams
Joy Management-Chicago
Publicist
Dionne Williams is a seasoned communications professional with more than 15 years experience in the public relations, marketing and media relations fields. As owner of D. Williams Public Relations & Event Management Group, she has developed and implemented integrated marketing and public relations strategies and campaigns for a wide range of clients from corporate, not for profit, publishing companies to faith-based organizations. She has guided through successful public relations and marketing strategies that increases awareness and increased revenues for the companies she has worked with. D. Williams PR Group offices are located in Chicago.
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