Creator – Jim Sweeney
Jim’s mission is to create MIKE into the sports world’s first ever animated brand. Jim expects MIKE to be a “voice in our culture” and envisions MIKE’s image, likeness and content on the web, television, Jumbotrons, mobile downloads and books.
Jim anticipates that the www.theemike.com web site becomes the premier destination for smart sports humor.
In addition to creating the MIKE character, financing the property’s development and generating all of the ideas for MIKE content, Jim remains the voice of MIKE.
Learn more about Jim at www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdsweeney
Publisher – Maura Sweeney
Maura shares Jim’s vision for the MIKE character and serves as Publisher of all of MIKE’s blogs, animation, audio monologues, books, tweets, Facebook Fan Page posts, etc.
In addition, Maura has published a series of nationally best-selling children’s books and posts her own weekly video and written blogs at www.maura4u.com
Learn more about Maura at www.linkedin.com/in/maura4u
Animator – Kevin Riley
Emmy award winning animator Kevin Riley’s clients include NFL, MLB and NBA teams, Nickelodeon, Discovery, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Animal Planet and Red Bull.
Learn more about Kevin’s work at www.rileyanimation.com
Music & Studio Production – ZZP Music
ZZP Music’s Greg Stauffer (Stauff) and Dave Rittenhouse (Ritt) have recorded nationally for NBA teams & have produced commercials for Fortune 500 firms. The multi-talented pair work out of their custom designed studio in Tampa, FL.
For more info, contact BigG at ZZP Music
ZZP's Ritt & Stauff with Angie Martinez
ZZP's Stauff & Ritt with Will Smith & Jazzy Jeff
ZZP Music's Stauff & Ritt
Researcher / Contributor – Michael Ferraro
A recent UConn grad in May 2011, Michael Ferraro majored in both Journalism and History. A huge sports fan, Michael utilzes his love of sports, excellent personality and overall great attitude as a researcher and contributor to the MIKE Top 100 Sports Books Series.
In Michael’s words, ” I don’t play the games, but I LOVE covering them!”