Our Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Festival Staff are listed.
Nigel Sinclair - Beverly Hills, California
Director
Nigel Sinclair - Beverly Hills, California
Nigel Sinclair - Beverly Hills, California
Nigel Sinclair is an independent film and television producer. He and his partner, Guy East, co-founded Intermedia Films in 1996, creating what is now one of the world's leading independent producers and distributors of major motion pictures. In 2000 Queen Elizabeth appointed him a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his work in the film industry. In 2002 Sinclair and East launched their independent feature film and television production company, Spitfire Pictures, a company dedicated to fostering the work of major artistic talents in both Britain and the United States. Nigel has produced documentaries on Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison.
Bernita R. Walker - Los Angeles, California
Director
Bernita R. Walker - Los Angeles, California
Bernita R. Walker - Los Angeles, California
Bernita Walker is Co-founder and Executive Director of Project: Peacemakers, Inc., a non-profit public benefit corporation in Los Angeles that provides intervention and education for those escaping domestic abuse. She retired as a Los Angeles deputy sheriff and founded the Oluremi's Longhouse program, a center for sober living. Bernita is the CEO, Lord and Walker Publishing, and serves on the Los Angeles City Domestic Violence Task Force and 77th Division Community Police Advisory Board. The daughter of T-Bone Walker, Bernita has been the hostess of the blues fest since its inception.
Nancy Meyer - Big Bear Lake, California
Director
Nancy Meyer - Big Bear Lake, California
Nancy Meyer - Big Bear Lake, California
Nancy Meyer is co-owner of Bates Meyer, Inc (music arts management). As an artist manager, Nancy Meyer has coordinated all aspects of her clients’ careers including; recording, publishing, publicity, touring, educational, symphony and performing arts engagements. She is also active in the area of Music Supervision and Rights Clearance. Currently, Bates Meyer, Inc. represents the estates of Aaron T-Bone Walker, Peter Chatman (professionally known as Memphis Slim), Lonnie Johnson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Shifty Henry and Ted Hawkins. Nancy has provided professional advice to the festival since its inception.
Jason Dressman - Eagle Landing, Cass County, Texas
Director
Jason Dressman - Eagle Landing, Cass County, Texas
Jason Dressman - Eagle Landing, Cass County, Texas
Jason Dressman is a recently retired business owner. The consummate salesman, he is a key member of the Sponsorship Committee. He is also the liaison between the Board of Directors, the Festival staff and the Advisory Board. Jason has been a volunteer with the festival since its inception.
