Fan Rebellion

A Vegas native that literally grew up in the casino showrooms, as the son of a showgirl and a theater stagehand, Jayson brings over 20 years of set design, lighting, sound, and technical production experience to Fan Rebellion. He has worked on concerts, residencies, and extended production runs for solo artists, bands, musical revues, comedy acts, and variety shows on the Las Vegas strip and across the country. He has also worked with local companies and multinational corporations to stage a wide range of events, from product launches to corporate galas…and everything in between. Jayson’s experience producing hundreds of shows and events has given him a unique perspective on the high-level strategic and budgetary decisions which have to be made to transform an entertainment idea into a profitable run of shows. He also has spent tens of thousands of hours rigging equipment, staffing technical teams, and running light and sound boards to understand exactly what an event needs to deliver the ultimate consumer experience. Jayson currently works approximately 30 hours per week as CFO, Secretary, and Director for Fan Rebellion and approximately 1 hour per week as COO for UD Factory.

For almost 30 years, Jimmy has developed, managed, created, marketed, and produced highly profitable entertainment across a variety of media. He has served as the Creative Director for live shows which have sold over 1 million tickets and generated over $50 million in ticket sales. He has negotiated sponsorship deals and worked with high-profile entertainment companies such as Sony, Viacom, A&E Networks, ASCAP, working with artists like Alicia Keys, Joe Thomas, Chris Brown, Salt-N-Pepa, and Naughty By Nature. As a producer, manager, and A&R executive, Jimmy has overseen the recording and marketing of 19 platinum and gold albums and served as the executive producer of a Grammy-winning album for EMI. He excels at working with artists to turn studio success into dynamic, profitable live entertainment events. Jimmy has extensive experience supporting those events through merchandising, ticket promotions, and PR, delivering revenues and profits which almost always exceed show goals. Jimmy currently works approximately 20 hours per week as Chief Creative Officer for Fan Rebellion and approximately 20 hours per week as CEO for Eastwind Media Group.

Seth ignored his Ivy League engineering degree and traveled the world as a magician and designer of unique theatrical effects. Before crossing over to the business side of entertainment, he designed effects for artists, including Michael Jackson, DMX, and Jay Z. He founded an entertainment company that has managed Grammy Award-winning artists and produced top-rated concerts and Las Vegas residencies for artists like Blues Traveler, Richard Marx, Charli XCX, Daughtry, and CeeLo Green, as well as extended-run shows like “I Love the ‘90s” and “Tenors of Rock.” He has also produced the comedy residencies of Jason Alexander, Tom Green, and John Caparulo. An international TEDx speaker on entrepreneurship, Seth has worked in virtually every aspect of entertainment. In addition to live shows, he conceived and launched venues CatHouse nightclub/restaurant with celebrity chef Kerry Simon, Sin City Comedy Club at Planet Hollywood, and multiple off-Strip restaurants. Seth currently works approximately 30 hours per week as CEO and Director for Fan Rebellion and approximately 5 hours per week as CEO for UD Factory.

Sandy has over thirty years of marketing experience, working with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations. Sandy has managed marketing departments for companies in six different industries. He has served as the Global Brand Manager on Fanta while working at Coca-Cola, planned and executed record-setting product launches for a multinational industry leader, authored a global research study spanning six continents and more than half a dozen industries, and produced multiple short-form best practices documentaries for internal use by a global multinational corporation. Sandy’s generalist approach to marketing has helped him apply lessons from one industry to unlock growth in another. It has also given him hands-on experience in various marketing disciplines as diverse as e-commerce, public relations, advertising, social media, event management, corporate branding, strategic planning, and customer loyalty programs. He is an author, freelance writer, and two-time Jeopardy! champion. Sandy currently works approximately 40 hours per week as Chief Marketing Officer for Fan Rebellion and approximately 10 hours per week as Managing Director for Apollo Marketing Partners, Inc.

Keith Wright has been involved with technical production for over 30 years. He has worked for major entertainment companies like Caesars Entertainment, Cirque du Soleil, MGM Resorts, and Harrah’s Entertainment in a variety of technical, financial and operational management roles. Keith has managed teams of over 200 people and has controlled budgets of over $50 million for 10 properties. He is not only an award-winning Las Vegas show producer that has been involved with over 50 Las Vegas resident shows in his career, but he has also served as the president and general manager the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas. Keith has a B.A. in Media Communications from Webster University in St. Louis, MO and a Masters of Business Administration from University of Phoenix in Las Vegas, NV. He is still married to his college sweetheart, Annette, after 30 years and spends his spare time fixing any and all things mechanical and electrical.

Izzy is a Wall Street financier with a background and experience level dating back over two decades working in the capital markets. His invaluable knowledge and expertise with capital procurement and investor relations will be a tremendous asset to the team as the company progresses. Izzy has raised tens of millions of dollars in listed securities, private placements, and reverse mergers, while navigating some of the most challenging times our nation has ever seen. From the “dot bomb” era through our worst terrorist attacks, a real estate and mortgage collapse crisis, as well as a historic, global pandemic, Izzy has seen it all and everything in between, and he’s advised scores of companies throughout these challenges while navigating seemingly impenetrable obstacles during capital raises, reverse mergers and traditional M&A transactions.

Neal spent many years at William Morris Agency and Regency Artists in Los Angeles, where he headed the International Music Department. While running this department, he traveled the globe establishing life-long professional and personal relationships with counterparts in the entertainment industry. After being an agent, Neal landed in Hawaii promoting major concerts and other events around the islands. He was president of two production/promotion companies – NJ Events and Jackaway/Peyton, Inc. with his long time partners, Bob and Marie Peyton. He is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, DC with a degree in American Studies. Neal’s interests include reading historical novels and a multitude of sports – especially skiing and golf.