wixen music publishing, inc.
wixen music publishing, inc.
THE PEOPLE
Randall Wixen
(President)
President and company founder, contact Randall to discuss becoming a client and about general administrative issues, statement questions or concerns. Also, any issues specifically concerning Harrisongs, Santana, Neil Young, Tom Petty, The Doors, Styx, Sonny & Cher, Richard Marx, Michael McDonald, Jeff Trott, or Weezer.
Dale Melidosian
(General Counsel & VP of Business Affairs)
Handles the business and legal affairs of the company and acts as a liaison with outside counsel, as required. Develops and negotiates company license forms with third party labels, publishers, clearance companies, studios, production companies, distributors, advertisers, etcetera.
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Kelly Gonzales
(Licensing Manager)
Works directly with Randall on the same accounts and is the go- to person for pending license and request tracking related to those clients. Also administers Janis Joplin and Keb Mo catalogs.
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Jason Rys
(Vice President of Administration)
Oversees the copyright and licensing department. Contact Jason about any issues specifically concerning Journey, Night Ranger, Kingsmen, Kid Rock, Ry Cooder, Fat Possum, Chris Hillman, and Donald and Libby Fagen.
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Sharon Maroko Wixen
(Co-Owner)
Administers various catalogs including The Black Keys, Andrew Bird, Robert Cray and John Mayall.
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Michael Bush
(Director of Copyright and Licensing)
Handles any issues specifically concerning Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Def Leppard, Chris Goss, Hall & Oates, Chicago, P.O.D., Cake, Courtney Love, Airborne Toxic Event, Brother Publishing (Beach Boys), Fermata/Bendig, and Sharon Robinson.
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Jennifer Suomi
(Associate Director, Copyright and Licensing)
Administers various catalogs such as John Lee Hooker, Rick James, Holly Knight, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jeffrey Steele, Blue October, Daniel Johnston, Steve Earle, and Clint Black.
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Stephanie David
(Vice President of Royalties)
Heads up the royalty department. Contact with questions regarding statements. Watch her flappy dance!
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Matthew Johnson
(Licensing Coordinator)
Administers various catalogs including Kenny Rogers and Jarest Music Company.
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Betsy Misemer
(Copyright & Licensing Coordinator)
Works directly with Jason. Contact about compulsory license questions.
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Andrew Wixen
(Licensing Coordinator)
Administers various catalogs including Rancid, NOFX and Transplants.
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Kourtney Oppelt
(Royalty Manager)
Works in the royalty department and specializes in ad hoc analysis and statement review.
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Kevin Ridel
(Office Manager)
Handles internal IT needs and AS400 upgrades, spam filter administration, landlord interaction, emergency coordinator, office supplies and other general office functions. Listen to Kevin's Wixen Music hold music.
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Sam Hayflich
(Office Assistant)
Works directly with Kevin.
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Kristin Haule
(Royalties Analyst)
Works in the royalty department with Stephanie and Kourtney.
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Mr. Wilson
(former Director of Human Resources) 1993-2007


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