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Jim Barisano - Chairman/CEO
Jim has headed television production and distribution companies since the mid 1980’s. His landmark series, Wild About Wheels, spawned the general interest automotive television genre when it became a primetime hit on The Discovery Network. Jim is a multi-award-winning writer/producer and the executive producer of over 100 automotive television programs. His television programming airs throughout the world. |
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Lehel Reeves - President/Business Development
Mr. Reeves’ management and production experience includes major market broadcast television station management, cable television sales, television program development, major studio feature film syndication and television syndicated product development and distribution. He is a former vice president of New Line Cinema. |
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Collin Davis - CTO/Director of West Coast Operations
Collin has over 15 years experience in web development, 10 years in video production, and another 5 years in managing client services. His multi-faceted skill set and experience leads the company’s business objectives at the production and technical operation levels. Collin is the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Operations for WheelsTV’s west coast office based in Los Angeles, CA. |
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George Kennedy - Senior Writer
George is our senior writer and automotive analyst. He is a graduate from the University of Massachusetts- Amherst, where he was an Editorial Opinion Columnist for the University’s “Daily Collegian” Newspaper. He was also an intern at ABC news, working for programs such as “Primetime” and “20/20.” In addition to writing Top200 Video Test Drives and 1:00 on ONE quick vehicle profiles, he is the test driver for many of the videos, and his blog reviews can be found on MyWheelsTVGarage.com. |
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Theresa Carlo - CFO/Office Manager
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Gordon Fontenot - Senior Editor/Production Manager
Gordon currently works as Senior Editor/Production Manager, managing WheelsTV’s team of editors, assistants, and writers. Previously, he helped to develop and was lead editor on AutoTrader.com’s proprietary car reviews. Over the years, he has also been in charge of editing WheelsTV’s various products, including 1:00 on One’s and helping develop and produce WheelsTV’s POV Reviews. He has also worked extensively designing motion graphics for various projects. Gordon is addicted to efficiency, and always uses technology to improve upon the company’s operations efficiency.
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Amanda Salas - Host/Social Media Manager
Amanda has been WheelsTV’s on-camera Host since 2009 with her debut covering Hot Import Nights. Since then she has covered major automotive events such as the New York Auto Show (NYIAS), Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS), SPOCOM, the Lexani Lifestyle Show, and is frequently seen in AutoTrader.com’s car reviews produced by WheelsTV. Amanda has also been WheelsTV’s Social Media Manager since the Fall of 2011. |
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Kipp Reynolds - Director/Video Editor
When Kipp isn’t directing and filming AutoTrader.com’s hosted vehicle reviews, he’s hard at work either editing or filming WheelsTV’s “Top200″ product. With over 17 years of experience in multimedia production, Kipp brings energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor into the creative processes of WheelsTV. Since joining the team in 2009, Kipp has been involved in the creation and implementation of several products, including “AutoTrader.com’s New Car Reviews” and WheelsTV’s “Joyrides”. Kipp enjoys spending the majority of his free time with his baby girl, Lily, proving once-and-for-all that he’s not all work.
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Leo Bonarrigo - Production Specialist/Video Editor
Leo is a Cameraman/Production Specialist/Editor working on a variety of WheelsTV products. He graduated with honors from Boston University’s College of Communication Film and Television department and has over 8 years of experience in film, television, and new media production. He has produced successful web series for major studio networks and independent production companies alike, and brings his passion for technical precision and thematic clarity to his work on WheelsTV’s core products and emerging projects. In his free time, Leo enjoys photography, filmmaking, and preventing his maniacal dog Howie from chewing up all of his valuables.
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Nick Brecken - Video Editor
Nick Brecken specializes in editing for WheelsTV. His background ranges from documentary to corporate work, both on set and behind the scenes. He has been editing professionally for 6 years, as well as advancing his background in motion graphics and VFX. Nick is also an accomplished musician and sound engineer.
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Ryan Nichols - Video Editor
Ryan is a full-time video editor at WheelsTV and obtained his Bachelors of the Arts in Narrative Film Study at Brooks Institute of California in 2005. Ryan has been a professional video editor for over 6 years and still studies and improves his craft on a daily basis. He also pursues musical scoring as a professional Flamenco/Acoustic Guitarist and Composer, and writes screenplays.
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Rich Taber - Staff Writer
Rich has over twenty years professional writing experience including eight years as automotive columnist for The Standard-Times newspaper. He has written extensively for numerous regional and local publications and developed public relations products for many non-profit organizations. Having studied both engineering and liberal arts at the University of Notre Dame and worked in audio/visual services, electronic sales, graphic design and event and entertainment production, he brings a well-balanced skill set to his work at WheelsTV. |
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Jeff Barisano - Staff Editor
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Bill Stephens - Staff Writer/Host
Bill has been an on-camera host, reporter, writer, producer and narrator on numerous automotive television productions which have aired on such networks as NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, ESPN, ESPN2, Speed, The Family Channel, The Discovery Channel, Outdoor Life, and The Travel Channel. Bill is the Collector Car Expert commentator for Velocity’s (HD Theatre) coverage of the Mecum Muscle Car Auctions as well as the Collector Car Expert for the series “What’s My Car Worth?”, Fox Sports’ “Bidding Wars” and Velocity’s “Appraise My Car.” |
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Jacqueline Kern - Assistant Video Editor
As an assistant editor for WheelsTV, Jacqueline Kern has been focusing on Lifestyle projects, Including the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and Fueled by the Fallen. She is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in film. Her interests include art direction and documentary filmmaking. Jacqueline joined the WheelsTV team in the summer of 2011 and is happy to be part of the WheelsTV community.
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Vanessa Barisano - Production Assistant/Host
Vanessa graduated from Rivier College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She started her work at WheelsTV in 2007 with her coverage of the New York Auto Show, Hot Import Nights, and the New England Auto Show in 2008. Vanessa currently works as a Production Assistant at various levels of production and hosts on-camera at various automotive events.
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