Richard Lukens
Richard is an innovator and production master in the art of coordinating and staging performance, presentation  or interactive display events anywhere in the world. Beginning with his first fund- raising concerts in Santa Cruz, Richard went on to become the international director for such ground-breaking events as Live Aid  and the US-Soviet space-bridge at the US Festival (the largest musical  concert ever staged). He was the lead producer for the 2001 UN Food and  Agricultural event and the executive producer on many world broadcast  productions. Bringing together government, businesses, NGOs and the entertainment industry towards creating greater social good, Richard weds the innovations  and staff of KMM with unlimited production event possibilities.

Michael Jensen
Bio is coming soon. 

Mark  Anderson
As the CEO of Kerner Optical Research and Development,  Mark Anderson brings a remarkable depth of expertise and experience to both  the creative production and executive-level management side of the film  and production effects/equipment business. With a worldwide reputation among  the top tier of directors and producers, Mark is in touch with the most  creative, innovative talent to bring in for very large to small, focused  projects. Mark is one of the seminal minds of the original George Lucas  startup whiz kids, developing from concept and sketches the Industrial Light  and Magic division of Lucasfilm and running it for 18 years. He was personally  involved in every film gestated in the ILM facilities, from the Star Wars  and Indiana Jones epic series to the recent Pirates of the Caribbean, 1  and 2. Building on an unmatched familiarity with the technology and production methods in film imaging—including fresh innovations—Mark is  the perfect guide for KMM’s striving for the best in production services and technology.

Jacqui Thompson
Jacqui has spent more than a decade as an executive in the recording industry.  She has partnered with major and independent record labels, maintains an extensive list of industry contacts, and has worked on projects involving Prince, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, Larry Graham, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, George Clinton, Maceo Parker, Ani Difranco, and No Doubt, among others.

In 1997, Jacqui became head management for Prince’s Paisley Park Enterprises.  She coordinated studio projects, acted as the conduit between Paisley Park and other record labels, oversaw all merchandising functions (including the development of merchandising lines), and managed Prince’s promotional tours and public relations activities.  In addition, she developed tour marketing and advertising campaigns as well as coordinating the production and distribution of CD?s such as:  The New Master (Prince & The Revolution), New Power Generation (Prince), Come 2 My House (Chaka Khan), and GCS2000 (Larry Graham).

Jacqui has also produced commercials and electronic press kits.  She produced the commercial spots for Prince’s Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic album, its electronic press kit, and helped coordinate the Pay Per View performance for Prince’s Millenium Celebration Concert.  She has produced creative visuals for MTV’s DJ Funk Master Flex, LAFACE Records and Grammy-winning recording artist Outkast.  She has worked as a consultant for Elektra recording artist Mint Condition and Sony recording artist Tiffany Evans.

Jacqui has also founded a number of non-profit initiatives, among them a record label devoted to public service projects.  The label released a CD compilation called “U Have The Right” a collection of spoken word tracks designed to educate teens about healthy and unhealthy dating relationships, "U Have The Right" was sponsored by Verizon Wireless and the WNBA.

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