Our Team
Our team.
Our fantastic team. Our passionate, talented, driven, creative, unique team.
James Schoensiegel
Music Supervisor
As the Music Supervisor for Inspire, James directs all curating for both physical and digital initiatives, along with producing many Inspire Campaigns. James joined Inspire after successful stints in film and acting management firms. With a strong passion to promote emerging bands, James has developed valuable relationships with artists, managers, and executives within the music industry. James is a proud graduate of UCLA, with a B.A. Honor’s degree in American Literature and Culture.
If you have a band or artist that you would like to introduce to James, you can email him at JS@inspireentertainment.com. 
Jason Kaufman
Director of Publishing
Jason manages all publishing activities which includes overseeing Inspire’s publishing department and managing James Patrick Dunne’s extensive songwriting library. From the most prestigious music and business program in the nation, USC’s Thorton School of Music, Jason brings a broad understanding of financial operations while maintaining a specified interest in music licensing and publishing. With a history of working in marketing, information systems, and live production, Jason brings valuable skills and experience to Inspire. In addition to his industry experience, Jason is also a passionate guitarist and songwriter.
Greg Aspell
New Media Associate
Greg Aspell oversees all new media applications for Inspire; and is our resident expert in the worlds of Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, WordPress, YouTube, iLike, Pandora, ustream, PureVolume, SoundCloud, SonicBids, LastFM and blogging. Greg is proudly a Mustang (at Southern Methodist University).
Michael Kahn
Internet Services
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Southern California, graduating from the Thematic Option Honors Program. A lifelong student of music, Michael’s dedication to the industry helps Inspire maintain its reputation in the world of music marketing.
Jesse Weinberg
Producer
Jesse Produces various campaigns for Inspire’s clients, and currently is managing a team of 10 editors and camerapersons in a “My Visit with Santa” multi-media initiative for the Grove in Los Angeles over the holiday season.
Nina Liwag
Graphic Designer
Nina joins the team with a great enthusiasm for art, music and design. Nina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media from the University of California, San Diego and received her Masters of Arts Degree in Video from Middlesex University in London.
She comes from a strong background of video production and graphic design completing several independent projects as well as contributing to broadcast documentaries.
Traci Whitney
Graphic Designer
Award-winning designer Traci Whitney has been intrinsic to the branding and identities of Oracle, AT+T, ABC Sports, Wells Fargo, NEC, World Cup Soccer, Footjoy and Foster Grant.
Omar Matal
Distribution and Fulfillment Manager
Omar manages all distribution and fulfillment services, overseeing Inspire’s warehouse and shipping needs.
Carol Thigpen
Director of Finance
Carol brings to Inspire a tremendous wealth of experience encompassing all aspects of the entertainment business. Carol oversees all financial and accounting activities for Inspire, Jimmy Dunne Creative, and JPD Music Publishing Company.
Melinda Hamilton
Sr. Brand Strategist and Writer
One of the country’s foremost business writers and brand strategists, Melinda has successfully collaborated with the most celebrated corporate, political, entertainment and religious leaders. Fluent in multiple languages (French, Italian, Russian, English), she has been the preeminent liaison to the French, Italian and Russian governments for Time Warner, Turner Broadcasting, CNN France and the US Department of Commerce. Melinda graduated with Highest Honors from the University of California at Berkeley, with a triple major in English, French and Italian Literature.
Roger Wang
Information & Technology
Roger provides all Information and Technology resources including internet assets and office technology.
Philip Daniels
Attorney
An accomplished entertainment attorney, Mr. Daniels provides music legal services for Inspire, and facilitates in negotiations with music labels, publishers, and artists. Philip has respresented the likes of Beyonce, Herbie Hancock, Gwen Stefani, Will.i.am, etc.