Ben Weisman
Vice President of International Artists & Music Development
President / CEO: Parliament Records

Parliament Records has been in business for over sixty years. During that time, Ben Weisman has been an Icon in the Music Industry. Ben is well known among many of the top record producing companies in the Industry. Ben is currently working with such music greats as former R & B singer: now know as “Bishop Joe Simon”.

Ben Weisman has discovered many great artists, which includes Legendary Blues Artists: Ben Harper and Harmonica Fats.

Ben discovered and produced the Internationally know R & B Recording Group “Atlantic Starr.” Ben also, wrote and published the song, “Little Altar Boy”, and has over 50 cover records worldwide. In addition, Ben discovered and produced the R & B singing Group “Pyramid” for Capital Records, plus many, many more.

Julio Cesar Rivas aka “Lil’ Cesar”
Vice President of International Hip-Hop & Cultural Dance Development
Founder/CEO Radiotron & Lil’ Cesar Productions

Mr. Julio Cesar Rivas aka “Lil’ Cesar” is the Founder/CEO of Radiotron and “Lil’ Cesar” Productions. Mr. Rivas is a living Hip-Hop Legend, but more importantly he IS the ongoing essence, authenticity, preservation, and development of Hip-Hop culture.

For ten years, Mr. Julio Cesar Rivas aka “Lil’ Cesar” (the re-creator of Radiotron) has produced and directed the RADIOTRON Hip-Hop expo/competition event where dancers, deejays, emcees, and graffiti artists have the opportunity express themselves and display their skills. Lil’ Cesar has dedicated his life to providing the Hip-Hop community with an atmosphere where everyone including young people can feel a sense of belonging.

Lil’ Cesar’s RADIOTRON became the focal point of early Hip-Hop culture, playing host to Breakin's first underground event in 1982 and appearing in movies such as Breakin’, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, Breaking and Entering, as well as in many music videos. RADIOTRON continues to be the mother of Hip-Hop in Los Angeles.

Big name stars that are synonymous with the international Hip-Hop movement have supported and appeared at RADIOTRON events. Old school legends such as: Air Force Crew, Kurtis Blow, Ice-T, Dre, Shake City Rockers, Greg Mac, Egyptian Lover, Mr. Freeze, Fresh, Chain Reaction, Don Camballock, Jurassic 5, Huey, New York City Breakers, Rocksteady, Tony Bazel, Pop n Taco, Fabulous Lockers, Boogaloo Shrimp, Baka Boys, Sway and Tech, Pop n Pete, Orko, Mr. Wiggles, Renegades, Style Elements, LA Breakers, Rockin Wizards, Project Blow, and Michael Jackson Productions are but a few of the names that have performed at RADIOTRON events.

Lil' Cesar, from Air Force Crew, has taken on the responsibility of keeping RADIOTRON alive. He has spent the last 20 years dancing all over the world with his group the Air Force Crew and has worked with artists/entertainers such as Janet Jackson, Kurtis Blow, Madonna, and Jay Leno to name a few. In 1997, he received The Wake Up Show Award from 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles and its millions of listeners that selected him in acknowledgement of his talent as a driving force in the Hip-Hop Nation. In 2000, he received the Innovator Award at the first annual Hip-Hop Awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements and contributions to Hip-Hop dance.

Working now in conjunction with The Fan Club International as Vice President of International Hip-Hop Music & Cultural Dance Development, the Born Again Christian Mr. Rivas, who prefers to be called Lil’ Cesar, has dedicated himself to creating a clean and empowering environment in which breakin’/b-boying and all of the elements of Hip-Hop including deejayin’, emceein’, lockin’, poppin’, beat-boxin’, and graffiti art can display their skills and fulfill their highest potentials by expressing themselves consistent with our commitment to build, serve, and uplift our communities. Hip-Hop is, after all, originally and essentially peace, love, unity, and having fun!

Michael Scott Blackman
Vice President of Local & International Actor’s Relations
SAG Actor

Michael Scott Blackman brings to The Fan Club International an array of entertainment, business and marketing experience. Michael is also a Born Again Spirit Filled Christian.

Michael has developed an array of entertainment skills in such areas as Scene Studies, Voice over Techniques, Shakespeare, Commercials, Comedy Improvisations, Business Principles, Commercials and T.V. Sit-Com Experience through continued training at such places as the Ted Liss Studio of the Performing Arts, Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, White Elephant/Lillian Theatre and Van Mar Academy.

Michael has been featured in such films as “Spider Man I”, “The Duplex”, “Rocky & Bullwinkle”, “Coyote Ugly”, and “Color of Money”. He’s also been the lead in; “Let Me Love You” and a supporting part in; “The Seed”.

He’s also had supporting roles in television in; “Lady Blue” and commercial lead role in “Columbia Cable”. His theater experience include such plays as; “A Mid-Summer Nights Dream”, “Hamlet”, “Othello”, “Scream, Scream, Scream”, “Crossing Delancy”, “The Education Of Hyman Kaplan”, “Robin Hood”, “Equus”, “Carousel”, “Guys And Dolls” and “Oklahoma”.

Michael also performs impersonation skills of such stars as: John Wayne, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Sylvester Stallone, Rodney Dangerfield and Jackie Mason.

Michael was also a Golden Glove Boxer in 1983, played Baseball and he also enjoys game of Golf and in his spare time helps golfers with their golf game.

Michael’s contribution to The Fan Club International Inc. will surely positively impact actors, business people and entertainers alike. And affect the entertainment industry worldwide.

Dr. Gwendolyn Hughes,
Vice President of Marketing
CEO/GWA Inc.

Dr Gwendolyn Hughes has been the CEO of GWA Inc for the past eleven years. Dr Gwendolyn Hughes has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Management, Consulting, Business Development, Banking, Public Relations and Insurance.

Dr. Hughes has extensive experience, and knowledge in Strategic Planning, Land Development, Administration, Sales, Marketing and Leadership Development.

This has allowed her the opportunity to do business with some of the major Fortune 100 Companies, Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Neighborhood Grass Roots Agencies.

Dr. Hughes has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University Malibu. She attended Graduate school at UCLA and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree from St. Stephens University.

Lou Corlis
Vice President of Information Technology / Accounting

Lou’s formal education is from the United States Naval Academy, Wentworth Military Academy, University of Wyoming, and Arizona State University where he majored
in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Accounting.

Lou was divinely led into computer programming as a career path. For over 40 years he has developed expertise in Automation / Process Control programming
(GE, Control Data Corp, Docutel and ARCO/Exxon) , Mainframe programming (ARCO and Centurytel), Client Server programming (Cinergy, Vercuity and WMC Mortgage),
PC programming (ARCO and WMC Mortgage) , and Web programming (Centurytel, Cinergy, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Vercuity and WMC Mortgage). He has held
principle programming, project and management positions for Computer Manufacturers, Engineering and Oil Companies. He has worked as a professional IT Consultant
for the last 8 years to Communications, Utility, Railway and Financial Institutions.

Lou’s volunteer work has been public speaking, fund raising, bible teaching, evangelism, counseling at the 700 Club television program, and pasturing of the
Prudhoe Bay Community Church in the Alaska oilfield. Lou also led 2 missionary teams to Russia , and did intercessory prayer for “The Promise” (a passion play
in Glen Rose, Texas).

Yvette Geater
Vice President & Controller of Financial Affairs
President/CEO of Creative Tax Inc.

Yvette Geater is first and foremost the proud mother of 3 wonderful sons. She has had over 12 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She’s been a comptroller for major US Corporations and is currently the CEO of Creative Tax in Long Beach California.

She is a founding Member of the “Tax Masters Professional Network”, and a recipient of many awards from “Tax Smart America” and other professional memberships.

She is a highly sought after public speaker and recognized expert on taxation and small businesses solutions. She has been invited to speak at various organizations like the United States Customs Department, Crystal Stairs, Children's Homes Society, F.A.M.E. (First A.M.E. Church), World Lending Group, XangoTM and others.