USA Team
JON TABERCo-Founder and Chairman – Ordior www.ordior.net
Business Development Director - Blue Vault Digital www.bluevaultdigital.com
He has extensive experience in Information Technology (IT) roles for mobile and Internet-based telecommunications companies, software development, web hosting, web design, retail & wholesale “brick and mortar” and virtual sales outlets; plus computer design, manufacture, distribution, training, services and support.
Jon’s IT strong background coupled with multiple senior management positions in the entertainment, hospitality, education, customer services and medical fields brings unsurpassed business wisdom to the Blue Pie, Magic Blue Creative, Ordior and MP4 Player teams. Prior to his current activities, Jon was CEO of Veracicom, Inc., a $20+ million, multiple location company providing cutting-edge IT solutions to international clients using multiple data centres, server-based computing systems and distributed databases. These sophisticated systems were connected by high-speed networks, data encryption and subscription based sales and support systems.
Jon is also the former President and COO of ContractQuest Corporation (CQ) and Nhanced Media Corporation, software development companies specializing in producing and selling wireless and wired applications for building contractors and other professionals. CQ and Nhanced Media were merged into Veracicom. Jon was also one of six persons in a start-up team to develop Unicom Systems, in less than three years, into a $50 million business machine sales company, which was acquired by the Fortune 500 Company, Rockwell International.
Jon is an avid reader of all things business and technology and provides Blue Pie with leadership from successful business experiences. We are honoured to have Jon on the team and steering the ship for Blue Pie's North Amercian operations.
KATIE C. ASHCRAFTBSBA - Marketing Appalchian State University
MBA - California State Universoty (Fullerton)
Involved in bettering her community wherever she has lived, Katie is a devoted community services volunteer. A life-long equestrian, she has served in leadership capacities for the American Paint Horse Association and the Georgia Paint Horse Club. Katie is a Charter Founding member and was Treasurer of Alpha Delta Pi at her University. She holds a BSBA degree in Marketing from Appalachian State University and an MBA degree from California State University (Fullerton).
Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the Blue Pie team and will be working on the day to day business development and management of Blue Pie's technology rights for the USA.
Katie is a financial executive with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, internal audit controls and financial management.
You can read more about Katie by visiting her Linked In profile
www.linkedin.com/pub/katie-ashcraft/1/179/868
We are honoured to have Katie on the Board of Blue Pie USA.
JANICE MARIE - JOHNSON US Ambassador - Hurricane Healing www.hurricanehealing.us
In more recent years Janice-Marie has returned to the stage with live performances at the Universal Amphitheatre where she was featured as the opening act for Al Green. She has also performed with Lionel Richie and Gloria Gaynor to a full house at the Hollywood Palladium. Many artists have covered Janice-Marie’s songs, including Ice Cube, Mary J. Blige, MC Lyte, Positive K, Pure Sugar and European artists, Martin Carboo and Peter Andre. Her music has been featured in TV and movies: All My Children, The Nanny, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Beverly Hills 90210, Touched By An Angel and many others. For more information visit: www.atasteofhoney.com
As the US Ambassador for Hurricane Healing, Janice-Marie is the face and voice of the project for the US media. Having lost her uncle as a result of hurricane Katrina, she has a very powerful and personal connection to the project. Her passion and professionalism make her an ideal spokesperson for Hurricane Healing.
As part of the US Business Development Team for Blue Pie, Janice is involved in content aggregations and managing VIP relationships in the Native American, R & B, Soul and Urban music networks through the greater North American markets. Janice works with Chris V and Jon Taber to secure high profile labels and world class content libraries for the Blue Pie digital retail store network.
Some of Janice's Accomplishments include:
- Grammy: Best New Artist of the Year (with former band, A Taste of Honey)
- Grammy Nominee: Best R&B Single and Best Vocal Performance by a Group or Duo
- Gold Prize: Album, Annual Tokyo Music Festival
- Gold Prize: Songwriter, Annual Tokyo Music Festival
- 2002 NAMA for “Best Producer of the Year”, Until the Eagle Falls
We are honoured to have Janice on the Business Development Team for Blue Pie's North Amercian operations.
GEORGE J. VALLIADES
George has already founded a clothing company and a chocolate company, reviewed and implemented major reforms to shipping and marketing firms, and developed his own unique management appraisal systems. His skills are in demand and widely sought after. He is focused and a man of total action. George brings drive, passion, energy and commitment to success to the Blue Pie USA Business Development Team. When he is not working on making his next million dollar deal he could be found cruising the surf in The Hampton's or Coaching the less fortunate in the ways of the business world.
A consummate professional and true leader on all levels. We are honoured to have George on the Blue Pie Team.
SUZANNE CAREYBusiness Development Team - BPP USA www.bluepierecords.com
Suzanne is the social media networking coordinator for Blue Pie USA. Suzanne has over 15 years commercial internet experience and is responsible for managing Blue Pie's social networking and internet viral marketing systems, programs and marketing campaigns for North America. Suzanne also works in the USA Business Development Team, reporting to Jon Taber, and contributes to the promotion of priority artists throughout the world. An expert in inter-personal communication, Suzanne brings a friendly and good-natured approach to this exploding business arena. Suzanne is passionate about music and the emerging digital entertainment worlds. She prides herself on being aware and conversant on the latest and emerging trends for the growing global digital music markets.
Suzanne has over 10-years experience in hospitality where she created exceptional sales growth through teamwork, building key customer relationships and providing on-time delivery of high quality products and services. Suzanne’s is a lively story teller and an author of both fiction and non-fiction booklets in Do-It-Yourself subject categories.
As the Social Networking Manager for Blue Pie Suzanne is responsible for the development and presentation of Blue Pie's social networking systems and services to our corporate customers. Suzanne manages our sponsored social media clients and corporate accounts working in a team environment to help grow and develop new markets. She is responsible for the training and resourcing of team members and works with community leaders in various towns and cities to help provide virtual working opportunities for communities that have been devastated by the global economic downturn. Suzanne is working on the roll-out of the training programs into dozens of key metropolitan areas in the USA. Always positive and highly motivated we are honoured to have Suzanne on the team.
STEPHEN WRENCHCEO and Founder - Full Entertain Music www.FullEntertainMusic.com
As the Strategic Advisor for Major Label Relations and New Content Acquisitions, Stephen is in charge of negotiating major label placements for our emerging roster of artists. Stephen works with Damien Reilly on the best of the best of Blue Pie.
We are honoured to have Stephen on the team.
TONY HOBBS
MIKE SHEESHKABlue Pie Business Development Team - North America - Blue Pie www.bluepierecords.com
Mike joins the Blue Pie team as Business Development Consultant, looking after the Canadian division of Blue Pie. He brings to the company a wealth of experience in the music industry in both performance and events. Notably, is his extensive involvement for six years at the In Harmony Music Festival, three of which he was chairman and played a pivotal role in growing the festival’s status and direction. He also played a vital role within the Peninsula Arts Foundation as coordinator for events and officer for grants and memberships. He actively plays an enormous part in his community, involving himself heavily in community festivals, which earnt him a Good Neighbour of the Year award in 2006.
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