Name: Milton Salazar Local: 7, Orange County, CA Office Sought: Secretary-Treasurer Campaign Statement: I am a freelance orchestral percussionist and member of Local 7, Orange county and Long Beach, and Local 47, Los Angeles, in California. I am excited to have the opportunity to run for the office of Secretary-Treasurer for the inaugural executive board […]
Name: David Smart Local: 34-627 Kansas City, MO Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: With my experience I think I could be a strong supporter of freelance musicians Return to Candidates
Name: Gene Perla Local: 802 New York, NY Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: I joined Boston Local 535 in 1963, now 802. 10 years classical piano lessons, 5 years trombone, at 24 switched to bass. My first major professional job was Willie Bobo featuring Carlos “Patato” Valdes. Between 1967-1974, I toured and/or recorded […]
Name: Lisa Lemay Local: 325 San Diego, CA Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: I am seeking a position as FMA Executive Board Member-At-Large. My freelance work has included performing in jazz combos, wedding bands, cabarets and at business convention events. I have also toured with several Broadway shows. I continue to teach privately […]
Name: Dakota Nicley Local: 3 Indianapolis IN Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: I, Dakota Nicley, announce my candidacy for Executive Board Member-at-Large of the Freelance Musicians Association. As a professional musician with decades of experience in the independent musician’s world, I value the history and traditions that sustain our unique industry and recognize […]
Name: Elliott Ratliff Local: 60-471 Pittsburgh, PA Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: I’m interested in running for the executive board of the FMA. I’ve been a freelancer for the last 20 years and have lots of experience creating and booking gigs and giving freelance musicians the opportunity to show off their musical talents […]
Name: John Shipley Local: 368 Reno, NV Office Sought: Executive Board Member-At-Large Campaign Statement: I have been on the FMA steering committee from the start of this process of wanting to give a stronger voice to AFM freelance and indie musicians. Our goal has been to educate and support freelance and indie musicians in the […]
Name: Colin Dean Local: 802, New York City, NY, and 1000, Non-geographic Office Sought: Executive Board Member-at-Large Campaign Statement: I am honored and excited to accept a nomination to the Executive Board of the Freelance Musicians Association. I believe my passion for organizing, deep knowledge of the music industry, and longstanding relationships within the AFM […]
