Board of Directors

Dan Turcotte (Monstercat)

President

Daniel Turcotte oversees all commercial departments at Monstercat, including business affairs, sync & partnerships, streaming & radio, digital rights management, live digital programming, and international market development. Monstercat is one of electronic music’s most influential independent record labels. Founded in 2011, its mission has remained the same: to empower a creative and passionate community of artists and fans through innovation.

Saralyn Purdie (Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP)

Co-Vice President

Saralyn started her career in the BC music industry over 10 years ago with a summer internship at 604 Records and never looked back. At 604 Saralyn found a passion for event coordination; planning and executing concerts and livestreams for various 604 and Light Organ artists. In 2018, Saralyn left 604 to pursue entertainment law, starting a law degree at the top 30 law school University of Birmingham in the UK. Graduating with a First Class LL.B. She is now a practicing lawyer representing Canadian artists as an Entertainment lawyer at Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP.

Jeff Ojeda (Phase Management)

Co-Vice President

Jeff Ojeda is a passionate entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the music industry. His experience ranges from working on the road as a guitar technician, to building brands for names: Nickelback, Keshia Chanté, Florida Georgia Line, Flo-Rida, Morgan Wallen, Dallas Smith, Universal Music, Roger Taylor (QUEEN), Big Loud, Island Def Jam, Chris Lane and more. He is now leading the way managing Canada’s most successful independent breakthrough artist in 2022, Kyle McKearney.

Ashley Sperling (Strut Entertainment)

Secretary

Ashley is a music and marketing enthusiast with a passion for storytelling, cultivating relationships, events, and technology. She has more than a decade of experience in the Canadian music industry, and is currently the Director of Marketing and Brand Partnerships at Strut Entertainment – a music, lifestyle, and entertainment marketing and PR agency.

Tony Yacowar (DMCL LLP)

Treasurer

Tony is a CPA and business manager with over a decade of experience in BC’s music industry. Tony is a Senior Manager of DMCL LLP’s Entertainment Group. Tony’s past roles include Royal Mountain Records, Rifflandia Entertainment Company, Secret Study Projects, Boompa Records, Tonic Records, and Public Records (non-profit grant program in partnership with TELUS).

Suzette Amaya (SAMAYA Entertainment)

Director

Suzette Amaya is Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw – Cree, Nisga’a, Coast Salish pf the GwaSala-Nakwaxda’xw Nation, living on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations known as Vancouver.

Suzette Amaya created & produces/hosts the award-winning radio show ThinkNDN on CFRO 100.5fm, (a Radio Host Producer since 1997) and is owner of SAMAYA Entertainment curating and Producing Concerts, Festival, Conference and supporting Indigenous Artists as well as her Production company co-owned by her husband DJ Stanley (Stanley Amaya) and managing her Brand as a Public Speaker and Influencer.

Justine Murdy (Scrap Arts Music)

Director

Justine Murdy’s experiences range from material culture enthusiast to manager, founder, artistic director, producer, writer, and designer (lighting, costume, marketing, instruments). In 1998, Justine brought her world of design to Gregory Kozak’s world of music (instrument design, performance, composition, choreography). They established Scrap Arts Music to create “Sculptural Music from the Materials Around Us.” Using recycled and salvaged materials of a harbour city in the midst of a massive construction boom as “source” for the instruments, Scrap Arts Music explores concepts of “transformation” through materials, processes, design, movement and sound – while making great music and having a fun time!

Teon Gibbs (100 Collective)

Director

Teon Gibbs is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable and influential voices in Western Canada. Teon has learnt to not be afraid to take risks with his art. His pen touches on everything from social issues, to relationships, to industry politics and of course to an introspective look into his own come up. This fearlessness, coupled with great songwriting and his rich vocal tone is the reason why he is able to shine so consistently on tracks.

G-Luve (Public Disco)

Director

Rising star G-Luve first captured attention by being born during a house party in Hamilton, Ontario—a moment as unique as his journey. Beyond his creative pursuits, G-Luve is deeply committed to supporting his community, frequently contributing his talents to charitable organizations. With a strong background in sales and sponsorship, he now works as a consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations, continuing to make a meaningful impact.

Shantel Heit (Watchdog Management)

Director

Shantel Heit currently works as a Project Coordinator for the BC-based artist management firm Watchdog Management. At present, Shantel helps to manage all aspects of the musical careers of BC based artists Mother Mother, Peach Pit and more. She also works part-time at the Commodore Ballroom as a Box Office attendant.

Min Soo Park (Seeking Blue Records)

Director

As the Head of Sync and Licensing at Seeking Blue Records, Min oversees the synchronization efforts for current and back catalog releases, including those from Seeking Blue, found/red, and MrSuicideSheep. He collaborates with artists, managers, PR teams, and digital teams to maximize the potential of each release.

Justice McLellan (604 Records/OnPitch)

Director

Justice is a Project Manager at 604 Records, where he manages album campaigns, artist signings, and budgets. His role allows him to support emerging talent and help shape their creative visions. In addition, Justice co-founded OnPitch, a platform designed to give musicians more control over their fan data. OnPitch aims to offer artists an alternative to traditional discover platforms, with more features on the horizon.

Lexani Talionis (Nettwerk Music Group)

Director

As one of the label executives, Lexani Talionis sits at the global helm as Managing Director, Instrumental Division at Nettwerk Music Group. Lexani’s primary focus is on managing overall resources, strategy and operations for his label division of over 75 artists, to drive profitability in line with Nettwerk’s vision and brand promise.