"I work in the music industry because it is one of the many things that build up my life. Crank it up!"

Rick is the owner of Fish Creek Radio and Executive Producer of Texas Indie Fest and Emit the Vibe.

Editor's Note: Jeff and Rick were once described as "Little Imperfect Jesus's"

Paul Surowiec is the CFO and Artist Liason at Indie On Air Records. As a life-long musician, Paul brings a fresh, artistic perspective to the table. 

As CFO, he ensures that the company remains financially afloat. 

Paul is a member of The Mad Dabbers. He lives in Delaware with his wife and two children.

Jessica Lentz has been creating ever since she was old enough to get her hands on a box of crayons. After obtaining her BS in studio arts, she started her own freelance business creating commissioned works of art in many formats. She makes her home in a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee, and lives by the motto, "Comparison is the thief of joy.

To see the variety of mediums Jessica works in, please visit: artofjessica.blogspot, and to see her newest venture check here: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaspetportraits/

Courtney Popka lives in NW Indiana/Chicagoland. She brings aboard enthusiasm and a passion for music. Courtney was raised in a very music involved family and environment. She joins IOA Records as our Promotions Assistant and will be helping artists and our promotional partners with various projects. She will also help scout original artists for radio play submissions. 

Kenny grew up with a deep appreciation of music. Growing up his house was filled with music-classical, acoustic, rock, new wave, punk, folk and grunge to name a few. He recognized early on the transformational and positive affect music has in connecting people, telling stories, creating change and empowering people. After leaving college he started a sailing, windsurfing and skateboarding shop - feeding his passion for starting and growing businesses, connecting people and their passions, teaching and having fun driving the creative process and enabling opportunities.

From retail, he got into sales, marketing, sales management, product development, sourcing, manufacturing and brand management in the outdoor and paddle sports industries- leading iconic brands- Osprey, Kelty, Sierra Designs, Mad River Canoe, MontBell, Wenger and The Mountain.

Kenny is the Business Development Director at TuneCity as well as a new business development and business consultant

As Tune City’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Sean is responsible for more that just simply selling tickets and marketing concerts.  With over 27 years of experience, Sean has worked with hundreds of organizations across a wide range of industries and sizes, from ‘Global 50’ and ‘Fortune 500’ companies, to ‘mom & pops’ and startups as well as local, state and national associations and non-profits.  

Sean brings his wealth of experience to Tune City to collaborate and develop unique events and marketing opportunities, utilizing music as a foundation for our artists, sponsors, vendors and our fans.

I learned the Carter Scratch from my mother and Black Sabbath and CCR from my brothers. I spent a few years working tours doing light rigging and sound before eventually transitioning to promotions for Time Warner after college. With the changes in the music industry, it has become apparent that a new model is needed. IOA has built a model that can adapt quickly and across multiple platforms. IOA has reignited my passion for music, as new, dynamic, independent artists can benefit from this model, all the while being true to their own vision. Music has and can change the world.

Matt is a music industry professional living in Nashville, TN. He works at ASCAP and also plays bass for indie rock group Coopertheband. He married the love of his life (Sarah) in June 2017. They have a wonderful fur baby (Golden Retriever named Pete). SIDE NOTE: Matt has more pictures on his phone of Pete than his wife and his basses combined.

Hi I’m Tracey “Paps” Mears. Lighting Tech, Sound Tech, Road Manager and all around Tech guy.

I got started in the early eighties as a light guy working with a suicide board and pars made out of coffee cans. When we got ready to go on we were able to buy some actual par cans and a dimming system.

In 1988 after 4 years of touring and a couple of years freelancing as a lighting/sound tech. My partner (also my cousin) and I  started what would become NightOwl Lighting Productions. A medium sized lighting rental/production company. We grew NightOwl for 17 years while accumulating equipment as we went. In 2005 we split up the company and sold off the gear. I went back to freelance work and a day gig.

Here’s a list of artists I have worked with over the years:

• Joan Jett and the Blackhearts                                       
• Quiet Riot
• Warrant
• Slaughter
• Aaron Neville & the Neville Brothers
• Creed
• Fuel
• Charlie Daniels Band
• Marshal Tucker Band
• Sawyer Brown
• Bobby "Blue" Bland 
• B.B. King
• Johnny Cash
• Brother Cane
• Tracey Lawrence
• Marty Brown
• Patty Loveless
• Weird Al Yankovic
• Iron Butterfly
• Rare Earth
• Sugarloaf
• The Headhunters
• Spencer Davis
• The Impressions
• Starship
• Boots Randolph
• Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
•    Evansville Symphonic Band
• Bob and Tom Band
• The Electric Amish 
• Harry Connick Jr.
• Duke Tomato
• Head East
• Riders in the Sky
• Flock of Seagulls
• REO Speedwagon
• Danger Danger
• Young MC
• New Kids on the Block
• Larry Cordle & Lonesome Std. Time
• The Steeldrivers
• Blue Moon Rising
• The Biscuit Burners
• George Strait
• John Conlee
• United States Air Force Band  
• Doug Stone
• Crosby, Stills and Nash
• Oak Ridge Boys 
• Lee Greenwood  
• Kenny Rodgers  
• Autograph  
• Exile
• Motley Crue
• The Oak Ridge Boy’s

And many many more..