Meet the team

Me Gusta Music is staffed by publishing and record administration experts with almost two decades of experience. But who are we, really? Scroll down, gentle reader.

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Trina Smith-Dort

OWNER

I like music because it helps me express myself beyond the written word.

First concert you attended? With parents – Kitty Wells (age 5), Without parents – Winger (age 13)

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Sam Cooke - YOU SEND ME

 
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TRICIA PROCTOR

DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING ADMIN.

I like music because because I grew up in a family of musicians and was always surrounded by it.

First concert you attended? Spice Girls at Starwood (1998)

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Bob Seger – ROLL ME AWAY

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ALLISON RICHARD

ROYALTY MANAGER (PUBLISHING)

I like music because because of its ability to connect people.

First concert you attended? Doug Stone in a central PA mall in the late 90s

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Garth Brooks – THE RIVER

Bri Holko

ROYALTY MANAGER (RECORDS)

I like music because it conveys emotions and can change the mood of a room.

First concert you attended? Aly & AJ - Insomniatic Tour

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Fall Out Boy – SUGAR, WE’RE GOIN’ DOWN

STACI TURCK

LICENSING MANAGER (SYNC)

I like music because it can bring you back to a specific moment in time and it can bring people together.

First concert you attended? Kelly Clarkson Addicted Tour (2006)

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
David Bowie - REBEL REBEL

CASEY REZNIK

LICENSING MANAGER (MECH)

I like music because it is everywhere and allows me to escape reality. Music makes me feel something truly pure - whether I’m playing an instrument, listen to a record or enjoying a live show.

First concert you attended? 3 Doors Down & Lynyrd Skynyrd

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Richard Wagner - RIDE OF THE VALKYRIES

Aubree Neal

COPYRIGHT MANAGER

I like music because it’s free therapy! Whether I’m happy, sad, anxious, lonely , etc… There is always a song I can play (and loudly shout) to help process my emotions.

First concert you attended? Britney Spears at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama (2000)

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Eagles - TAKE IT EASY

LEXI ANDERSON

CREATIVE MANAGER

I like music because it’s a universal way to connect. Whether it is through a shared love for a particular genre, a memorable song, or a powerful performance, music can create a bridge that brings people together, promoting a sense of belonging and community! 

First concert you attended? Lady A

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Abba – DANCING QUEEN

GRACE CHOI

COPYRIGHT COORDINATOR

I like music because it’s how feelings sound. Words aren’t enough sometimes!

First concert you attended? Kelly Clarkson with Pentatonix (2015)

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Evanescence - BRING ME TO LIFE

REED SMITH

COPYRIGHT COORDINATOR

I like music because I see music as a universal connector. I could have nothing in common with someone other than we like the same band and that makes the world feel not so big and foreign.

First concert you attended? BB King

First song you’d request on a jukebox?
Glass Animals ft. Denzel Curry- TOKYO DRIFTING