DiscoverStars CEO and Blaster Records President Mike Dennison, has been in the music business for over ten years, having already worked with established artists across the country. As president of Blaster Records, Mike signed the winners of the 2008 Kenny Chesney Next Big Star award winners, Brother Trouble. Under his supervision, Blaster Records has positioned itself to be a major player in the industry in 2010 and beyond.

    Mike has also overseen considerable success as CEO of DiscoverStars. With his direction and support, DiscoverStars has become a full-service music management agency, specializing in identifying up and coming bands across the country. While surrounding himself with a talented, motivated team to lead, Mike is ready to redefine what it means to be a management team in an ever-changing industry.

Tom Erb

    Every company needs someone to step back and over look the numbers and processes, in order to maintain, anticipate, and exceed market place competitiveness. Although Tom enjoys a full time career outside the entertainment business and is not involved Monday-Friday at the office, he is an integral part of the fundamental business philosophies and structure that has given DiscoverStars its industry leading competitiveness. Tom is unwaveringly focused on the return on investment of clients' time and resources. DiscoverStars structure is molded accordingly to deliver those client centric results.

    Tom graduated from Miami University in 2002 with a degree in Marketing and emphasis in Finance. Along with Mike Dennison, Tom Co-founded DiscoverStars, and sits on the board as the business and financial risk advisor.

Tom Porter

    In 2007, Tom Porter looked to expand his business career beyond the reaches of his chemical company, Blaster Chemical. Tom, inspired by local music, decided it was time to branch out from the world of industry and dive right in to the music industry. He created Blaster Records and his passion, dedication and business acumen quickly took Blaster Records from an unknown in the music industry to redefining how record labels function. In early 2009, Tom joined the ownership team of DiscoverStars, further strengthening "the artist first" mentality of Blaster Records and DiscoverStars.

Kim Heinz

    After years of playing the role as a stay-home mother, Kim Heinz chose to reenter the work force in 2007. Combining her marketing degree from Cleveland State, a strong background in sales and management, along with a passion for music, Kim has been a part of the DiscoverStars team since its inception. As the company's operations manager, Kim and her dedicated team have played a large role in the success of many of the artists that have worked with DiscoverStars. Doubling as the head of customer service, Kim can be reached during office hours to assist all inquiries.

Matt Koman

    Matt Koman joined the entertainment industry in 2002 after graduating with a BA in Arts & Sciences from Ohio Northern University. After starting as a simple copywriter and editor, Matt quickly emerged in the management side of the business. For the last 8+ years he has had clients appear on Oprah, Larry King Live, HBO and Howard Stern to name a few. Matt has been successful in taking unknowns and introducing them to the most successful media personalities nationwide through determination and a genuine passion for what he does. After joining DiscoverStars in early 2009 as a Project Manager, Matt has worked with clients ranging from unknown acts looking to make an impact in the music business to established artists looking to push their careers even further.

Terese Dennison

    Terese Dennison has been a part of DiscoverStars since its inception. She has helped evolve the company from a music networking site to a music management agency. Moving from the service department to the artist management team, Terese has worked with many up and coming artists who aspire to influence the music world.

Jarrod Holley

    Jarrod Holley has been working with record labels, management firms, and booking agencies since he was just 16 years old. With years of experience in addition to education from Berklee College of Music, Jarrod understands the necessary steps needed to move an artist to the top. Jarrod uses many creative and unique strategies to break his artists into new markets. While also having an extensive background in booking and marketing, Jarrod has the capabilities and contacts to assist any artist in progressing their career.

Joe Bencar

    Joe Bencar graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Being an owner of an internet company, Joe brings his expertise in online promotion and marketing to DiscoverStars. Music has always been a passion of Joe's, and he specializes in spotting bands that have the potential to make an impact in the industry. Previously working in finance, Joe has experience in managing goals and expectations of clients.