Our Team
Our team.
Our fantastic team. Our passionate, talented, driven, creative, unique team.
Jack O’Brien
National Director of Sales
While Jack’s background is in finance and accounting (coming to Inspire from O’Brien and Company Certified Public Accountants), Jack has extraordinary sales talents. Jack is a graduate from USC (University of Southern California) with a B.A. in Business Administration, and also had a successful stint at CB Richard Ellis before joining Inspire’s team. Jack handles both physical and digital initiatives for Inspire — and is spearheading the “Gift of Music” Business line.
Nora Silver
Music Supervisor
Nora provides music curating services for Inspire projects, and manages publishing and licensing issues on various projects. Nora is a graduate of University of Missouri.
John Washington
New Media Associate
John oversees all new media applications for Inspire; and is our resident expert in the worlds of Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, WordPress, YouTube, Pandora, ustream, PureVolume, SoundCloud, SonicBids, LastFM and blogging.
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.
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.
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.
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 represented the likes of Beyonce, Herbie Hancock, Gwen Stefani, Will.i.am, etc.