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Leadership

Michael
- Michael
- Co-Founder
- As a kid, Mike's sister convinced him he came from a pet store. Now that he's a Dad, he's pretty sure he knows where babies really come from. Read more of Mike's journey from recreational coder to CEO in our Company Story.
Kevin
- Kevin
- Co-Founder
- Before launching GigMasters, Kevin worked as everything from a repo man to a stock broker. He once drove a Buick with no brakes from East Hampton, LI to Manhattan. Read more about Kevin's wild ride in our Company Story.

Our co-founders live and breathe GigMasters. They've been friends since grade school and business partners since 1997 when they launched GigMasters and booked their first band. Read their story.

Sales

Rick
- Rick
- Sales Manager
- Our Sales Manager and the Willie Mays of the GigMasters softball team, Rick was among the company's first hires. Desert Island Album: Tom Petty Full Moon Fever Musical Instrument: Air guitar
Pete
- Pete
- Senior Account Executive
- Pete's a sports fanatic (Red Sox, Bears), film buff (GoodFellas, Big Lebowski) and all around nice guy. So nice that he volunteered to be captain of our terrible softball team. Power Animal: Great White Shark
Rob
- Rob
- Account Executive
- An experienced drummer with a sharp haircut, Rob was recently voted 'Nicest Guy in the Office.' His interests include: Taco Bell Volcano burritos, Zooey Deschanel and planking. Power Animal: Ankylosaurus

Our Sales Team is the best in the business. They scour the globe (or at least North America) for talent and help new GigMasters members get on the right track. Think you have what it takes to be the life of the party? Email the Sales Team today.

Marketing

Marissa
- Marissa
- VP of Marketing
- Marissa doesn't like piña coladas or getting caught in the rain. But she does like yoga, cooking, and bike rides with her husband and son — when she's not in the Marketing Studio. Favorite Movie: Mostly Martha Actual Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers
Drew
- Drew
- Communications Manager
- Drew is a semi-retired drummer and ever-frustrated Scrabbler whose parties always feature great music, plenty to drink and too much cheese. Recent obsessions include: Fresca, The Wire and everything to do with New Orleans.
Peter
- Peter
- Producer / Community Development
- Pete is an avid musician and music fan who has interviewed everyone from Matisyahu to the Avett Brothers while working at CBS Radio, MP3.com and Rhapsody. He's also the guy who made our fantastic Company Video.
Marta
- Marta
- Editorial Director/Wedding Maven
- Marta loves all things wedding and party related. She played violin for 9 years, which convinced her that entertainment should be left to the professionals. You can find her on Twitter at @martasadvice.
Nicole
- Nicole
- Marketing Manager
- A natural born party-planner, supremely considerate co-worker and unabashed Gleek, Nicole embodies our 'life of the party' spirit. Wedding Song: Hold You in My Arms by Ray LaMontagne Favorite Board Game: Scattergories

The Marketing Studio is home to bloggers, planners, Tweeters and dreamers who won't rest until GigMasters is a household name. Lucky for them we have plenty of strong coffee. Want to really make their day? Send them an email to say ‘hey.’

Technology

Erin
- Erin
- Product Development Manager
- Erin was our first full-time hire, though this Californian is still adjusting to the Northeast's occasionally less than ideal climate. Party Staples: Mai Tais, amazing baked goods and Pictionary. Bucket List: Climb K2
Alex
- Alex
- Web Application Developer
- When not furiously coding away in his office (aka The Thunderdome) or fixing something in the server room, you'll usually find Alex on the way to a gig. To see Alex “slappa da bass” check out: http://steadyhabits.bandcamp.com.
Stephen
- Stephen
- Web Application Developer
- A gifted developer with an infectious laugh, Stephen is a D.I.Y. type of guy. He makes his own techno/trance mixtapes and his favorite video game is whichever one he's most recently finished making or modding.
Dan
- Dan
- Web Designer
- Dan is a pixel perfect web designer and Photoshop guru who is just as comfortable behind a guitar as he is in front of a computer. As both a Jets and Yankees fan, he is truly a rare breed.

GigMasters runs on our Tech Department. They're responsible for developing, launching and, occasionally, fixing the features that make GigMasters the web's premier entertainment booking service.

Customer Experience

Jeremy
- Jeremy
- Customer Experience Manager
- An amateur magician and office mini-golf enthusiast, Jeremy is the Customer Experience team's fearless leader. He's seen Pulp Fiction about 10,000 times. Power Animal: Honey Badger Superpower: Invincibility
Karissa
- Karissa
- Senior Customer Specialist
- Go to a party at Karissa's and you'll find Karaoke, Jell-o shots and, as soon as a few join GigMasters, a Ke$ha impersonator. Power Animal: Bear Loves GigMasters Because: Amazing co-workers (Awww!)
Virginia
- Virginia
- Customer Specialist
- With a black belt in karate and a Master's degree in Entertainment Business, performers would be wise to take Virginia's advice. Power Animal: Cheetah Favorite 80's TV Shows: Alf, ThunderCats and He-Man
Ben
- Ben
- Customer Specialist
- Fun fact: Ben was Bradley Cooper's stunt double in Limitless. OK he didn't do any stunts but he did play piano in the movie! Fast Food Guilty Pleasure: McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish (despite the inevitable stomach ache that follows).
Becky
- Becky
- Senior Customer Specialist
- Becky brings unbridled enthusiasm to the Customer Experience Department. She has a Snuggie and a fish named Julio. Party Staple: Tequila Superpower: Mind reading Power Animal: Otter
Katie
- Katie
- Customer Specialist
- When not helping our members and clients or making her co-workers laugh, Katie is usually hiking or playing in the backyard with her two dogs, rescues from the North Shore Animal League. Desert Island Album: Queen's Greatest Hits
Erica
- Erica
- Customer Specialist
- Erica runs on Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla Iced Coffee. It helps her help our clients book the entertainment of their dreams. She is an expert Banangrams player and, yes, she is named after Erica from All My Children.

Nobody knows the ins and outs of GigMasters like our friendly Customer Specialists. Question about your Press Kit? Looking for the perfect entertainment for your party? Want to speak to a real live, real helpful member of our CE team? No problem. Contact us today.

Finance

Daniel
- Daniel
- Chief Financial Officer
- As CFO, Dan makes sure we stay on track and on budget but that doesn't mean he's afraid to cut loose at GigMasters Happy Hour or Bowling Night. Dan's pick for ultimate budget-balancing music: Pachelbel's Canon.

Bookkeeping, budget balancing and strategic planning. Our Finance Department pays the bills so we can focus on exceeding the expectations of our talented members and fun-loving clients.

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