LEADERSHIP
board of directors
BRENNEN DICKER
Executive Director,
Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University
Brennen Dicker is a film and video professional now focused on exploring the intersection of creativity, technology and entrepreneurship in Georgia’s film, television and gaming industries.
BRENNEN DICKER
BOARD CHAIR​
Executive Director
Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University
RANDIE BROOKS
Senior Vice President, Entertainment Banking, City National Bank
Randie Brooks has served nearly 30 years in financial services, with over 15 years at City National Bank. She currently specializes in the Entertainment, Sports, and Family Office areas of City National.
RANDIE BROOKS
CHAIR, INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM & EVOLUTION COMMITTEE
​Senior Vice President, Entertainment Banking
City National Bank​
CHRIS CLARK
President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
A Georgia native, Chris Clark, has served as the President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce since 2010. Today, the Georgia Chamber represents over 50,000 members in 159 counties and works with 161 local and binational chambers every day.
CHRIS CLARK
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEMBER AT LARGE
President & CEO
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
MICHAEL JEAN
Director, State & Local Government, NBCUniversal
Michael Jean is Director of State and Local Government Affairs at NBCUniversal, where he is responsible for designing and implementing the company’s engagement strategy aimed at deepening strategic relationships with political leaders and senior officials at all levels of government.
MICHAEL JEAN
Director, State & Local Government
NBCUniversal
BILL SANFORD
Manager, Division Operation, Cinelease
Bill Sanford leads division operations for Cinelease Studios, tailoring operations to create a superior customer experience for clients.
BILL SANFORD
Manager, Division Operations
Cinelease
LEE THOMAS
Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Film Office
Lee Thomas, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Film Office, oversees the development of Georgia's film, television, and commercial production industries, handling marketing, scouting, and coordinating filming needs with state agencies, local governments, and residents.
LEE THOMAS
Deputy Commissioner,
Georgia Film Office
Georgia Department of Economic Development
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MICHAEL CLARK
General Manager of
Studio Operations,
Eagle Rock Studios
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Michael Clark is a former Production Coordinator and Supervisor, having worked on several TV series in both Los Angeles and Atlanta. As of January 2023, he is the General Manager of Studio Operations for Eagle Rock Studios.
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MICHAEL CLARK
BOARD VICE CHAIR​
General Manager of
Studio Operations
Eagle Rock Studios
MARK PARKMAN
COO, BlueStar Studios
Mark Parkman understands each element of content creation and how to keep projects on track. He came to BlueStar Studios from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), where he was the creative architect of its global content strategy and earned two Emmy Awards.
MARK PARKMAN
CHAIR, GEORGIA'S BRAND & INDUSTRY VOICE COMMITTEE
Chief Operating Officer
BlueStar Studios​​​​
AMANDA BROWN
VICE-CHAIR, REGULATORY SUBCOMMITTEE
Senior Tax Director
Warner Bros. Discovery
JOHN RAULET
Partner
Mailing Avenue Stageworks
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John Raulet provides commercial real estate services to Georgia’s film and television industry. He was instrumental in the early years of the Georgia film tax credit in securing space for shows when there were few stage options.
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JOHN RAULET
Partner
Mailing Avenue Stageworks​
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director, Community & Industry Relations
Cinespace Studios
GANNON MURPHY
General Manager,
Cinelease Studios -Three Ring
Atlanta native Gannon Murphy leads the Cinelease Studios brand, Entertainment Division of Herc Rentals and the Lighting & Grip Division of Cinelease.
GANNON MURPHY
IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR
General Manager
Cinelease Studios - Three Ring
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PETER STATHOPOULOS
Partner, State Tax & Entertainment Incentives Practice, Bennett Thrasher
Peter Stathopoulos is a Partner in Bennett Thrasher’s State & Local Tax practice, leading the Entertainment division to help clients maximize entertainment incentives for film, television and digital interactive entertainment.
PETER STATHOPOULOS
CHAIR, POLICY & POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Partner, State Tax & Entertainment Incentives Practice
Bennett Thrasher
MATT DAVIS
Founder & CEO, Reel Supplies
Matt Davis leads Reel Supplies, a building supply company that has supplied more than 1,600 episodic TV and feature film productions across the country.
MATT DAVIS
VICE-CHAIR, POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
​Founder & CEO
Reel Supplies
PETER VON GAL
Chief Operating Officer,
Great Point Studios
As Chief Operating Officer of Hallmark Entertainment, Peter defined strategic vision and led tactical execution while managing day-to-day operations of a global powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
PETER VON GAL
Chief Operating Officer
Great Point Studios