IGem Productions, Advertising, Development

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

	Gustavo Diaz, Chief Executive Officer A born businessman, Gustavo served as Director of Business Relations for a Franchise 50 national communications company where he developed the business sales training and protocol for all of the California market. His interest in management led to a position with Beverly Hills überagency The Firm; shortly thereafter he had established his own talent management company where he developed and furthered But Gustavo measures success by more than business expertise. He has always been proactive in the community, working with the Tulsa Tutoring Program, North Valley Storytelling Program, and Big Brothers of America. He spent many years as a teacher for his local church, working with second-grade children in afternoon studies.
	Chris Merle, Chief Operating Officer Chris Merle is a New Jersey native who brings with him to the West Coast an impressive creative background. Chris attended the nationally-recognized Kittatinny Regional High School, where he spearheaded the school's first film festival, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film from the prestigious Full Sail School of Film, Art, Design, Music & Media Production. Among his many achievements and accolades, Merle was ranked first in all of New Jersey by the Technology Student Association for his outstanding work on an educational video, and was honored among the top ten in the nation. Having excelled beyond the borders of his home state, Merle relocated to California in 2001 after inking a deal with Gustavo Diaz to write and produce several shows including "On The Scene", which attracted interest and sparked a negotiation with media giant Viacom for rights to the show. Impressed by Diaz's knack for business and management, they formed iGem Productions in early 2003, where Merle now sits as Chief Operations Officer and creative visionary. As founder and architect of the 180 Network, he now contributes his considerable talents to iGem in an ongoing quest to redefine the creative and technological limitations of multimedia entertainment.
	J. David Wein, Vice President of Finance David has a MBA from Columbia University, studied business and finance at Oxford, and was a silicon valley mogul for much of the 80's.
	Sam Ford, Vice President, iGem Health Missouri native Sam Ford III moved to California in early 2002 to pursue acting, modeling, business, and better weather. Bringing with him both acting and business experience, Sam has managed or helped manage several successful companies both in Missouri and in California. He is currently working for iGem Productions and is involved with shows on the 180 Network (iGem's subsidiary). He currently resides in Winnetka with his girlfriend Erika and pets.