SAMMY CIATU, ESQ.

While “attorney” most easily describes Sammy’s career outside MakeShift Records, he actually has a rather unique and varied background. He has worked closely with Bison Homes (fka Mirage Homes), an Arizona based real estate development firm, since 1997, where he has served as General Counsel and was also responsible for corporate publicity and the firm’s various web sites. From 1993 through 1997, Sammy was with publicly traded, Arizona based ILX Resorts Incorporated, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel as well as Director of Hotel Marketing and was involved in corporate publicity.  From 1990 to 1993, he was Director of Marketing for Rawhide, the popular western theme park and concert venue formerly located in North Scottsdale.  Prior thereto, he was engaged in the full time practice of law with an emphasis on Arizona real estate, corporate, securities and financing matters, having various entertainment law clients.  Sammy's  educational background includes an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University, a J.D. from the Ohio State University College of Law, and a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing Major with Consumer Behavior emphasis) from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.  He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries (Music and Personal Appearances Division).  Sammy is a single dad and is originally from Alliance, Ohio. Most important, Sammy has been a Christian since 1993, and has been involved in various leadership roles through Scottsdale Bible Church.

HEATH MICHAEL BOTTOMLY

As the original founder of MakeShift Records, Heath has been very involved in producing and promoting the local scene and independent artists across the nation. He is also one of the creators and directors of IGNITION: Conference & Showcase, which has been instrumental in propelling several artists into the national spotlight. Heath also is a team leader for Next Generation Mission, which leads teams of bands to the U.K./Europe, and the Caribbean. As the former lead singer of the indie bands GlassCandle, Summit242, and Waiting for Thursday, Heath is currently working on a new solo release, "Theory of Flight".  He has written and recorded several songs that have achieved spots on independent radio across the country, iincluding “Angel” with the band Broken and “She Says” with the band Glass Candle. He has a heart for music and is committed to finding and helping develop some of the top Christian artists in the world. Heath is also a graphic designer and well known in the local community as a guest worship leader. Heath resides in Phoenix with his wife and their new addition, Braeden.
 

ROBERT VENABLE

Robert is a locally based producer/engineer and drummer who has worked with such artists as Evanescence, Newsboys, DC Talk, Cheap Trick, The Cult and Megadeth. Working with band projects thus comes very naturally for Robert, but he is also particularly gifted with hip-hop producing. He is a graduate of the renowned Tempe Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, and is Pro Tools and Waves certified. Robert resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife. He is available 24/7 and is often found at the studio.