Board of Directors

Chris Guerra

Chris was first introduced to theatre in high school. After graduating with his BFA from Pace University in New York City, he performed on and off-Broadway in shows including COMPANY (u/s Stephen Colbert, working alongside Christina Hendricks, Neil Patrick Harris, and John Cryer), AVENUE Q, SPAMALOT, and the Broadway National Tour of SISTER ACT. After moving back to LA, he pursued television and comedy, becoming a Main Company member of the historic improv and sketch comedy theatre: The Groundlings. He currently has almost 800,000 followers on TikTok, where he acts out Facebook Marketplace Nightmares. 

Kelsey Cooke

Kelsey grew up acting professionally in Hollywood, signing with her first agent at the age of 7. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Vanguard University, and pursued a Broadway, TV and Film career in New York upon graduating, working on shows like PAN AM (ABC) and ROYAL PAINS (USA). Her work eventually brought her back to Hollywood where she trained in improv at The Groundlings, UCB and Second City.  In 2020 she Co-Founded “thisishardtoread” productions and is an award-winning producer, writer, and actor.

Brian Jones

Brian, a seasoned performer holds a BA in Theatre from Pepperdine University and launched his TV/film career in LA. Recruited by the Jim Henson Company, he underwent extensive training and performed with The Muppets on ABC and in Muppets Most Wanted. With a 20-year residency in LA, he excelled in improv, teaching workshops for corporate clients and directing/producing projects with Impro Theatre and ComedySportz LA.  Notable film credits include the Coen brothers’ Hail Caesar!, and TV appearances range from the I Love Lucy episode of Will and Grace to a special agent on NCIS.  He’s done voice work for Star vs. the Forces of Evil and currently voices Terry in Terry Benson Across Dimensions. His TV roles include Danger Force, American Housewife, Black-ish, Angie Tribeca, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, and Community. Brian’s favorite TV role was playing “Chad” on two seasons of Disney XD’s Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything.   Look up the short film “Frank and Emmet”—you’ll love it!

Judith Hoag

An american actress from Newburyport, Massachusetts who is known for playing April O’Neil from the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and Gwen Piper from Halloweentown. She acted in other films including Michael Bay’s 1998 film Armageddon, A Nightmare on Elm Street, a deleted scene of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, I Am Number Four and Hitchcock.

Brian Mayes

With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Brian Mayes (pictured with wife Jessica) founded Nashville Publicity Group in 2002. Mayes had previously served as Director of Publicity at Brentwood Records and President and Director of Marketing & A&R for Audience Records, which he co-founded under the Pamplin Music umbrella. Prior to moving to Nashville in 1996, this Los Angeles native worked in artist management and various TV/film projects including The Late Show with Arsenio Hall, The Wonder Years and The Grammy Awards. 

In addition to Nashville Publicity Group, Mayes is the founder and CEO of CeleBriDy Brands LLC, and co-founder of Music City Festivals, producing entertainment festivals and events around the country, including the Nashville Elvis Festival and Christmas with the King Tour.

Jacquelyn George

“Meet Jacquelyn, a Jack-of-all-trades. Jacquelyn is a Brand and Social Media Specialist that specializes in guiding brands, business owners, and influencers to discover and enhance their brand identity online. She’s been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Jacquelyn has played a pivotal role in helping clients gain a combined 5 million+ followers and achieve over 1 Billion+ Views within the last few years. Jacquelyn has worked with powerhouse brands like Voices Of Lee, Songhouse, Studio Tenn, Angel Studios, and Sony Music Publishing. Jacquelyn is passionate about inspiring the restless and educating the ambitious; she believes that a strong brand identity can be the catalyst for your next best idea, whether you are just starting out or are a marketing master.“

Tyler George

“Meet Tyler, a seasoned business coach with a passion for streamlining the content creation process. With a keen focus on pre-production strategies, Tyler empowers our clients to not only discover their core avatars but also to unlock innovative methods for generating organic leads. Through his questions, he uncovers the precise activities that yield the most impactful results.With a solid background spanning 7 years in the financial service industry, Tyler is a true asset in ensuring that our efforts translate into tangible sales and lead cultivation, propelling our clients to success. Over the past 3 years, Tyler has dedicated himself to tailoring personalized exercises that guide our clients towards their unique visions of success.”