Doris Hecht, Campus Director - doris@mediatech.edu
Doris Hecht brings to MediaTech Institute a wealth of career school experience spanning over
three decades. Having served as Campus Director for well known colleges such as MedVance
Institute (where she was voted Director of the year in 2006), and Apollo College, Doris has run
schools in diverse markets like Nashville, Portland, and Houston. She has both started new schools
as well as led existing schools through large periods of growth and several rounds of accreditation
and re-affirmation. Doris is a past President of Oregon Private Career Schools Association and
served as a Team Leader for NATTS Accrediting Commission. Doris has also held positions with
the Oregon State Rules Committee and on the Board of the South Texas Chapter of the Texas
Workforce Commission. Her love of education and travel took her to Venezuela where she spent
three years teaching under-privileged children.

No stranger to the music world, Doris is also an avid concert goer and has many close friends in
the “business”. Doris joined the MediaTech Institute team in May 2008 and looks forward to many
success stories from her graduates in the years to come.




Greg Giacona, Instructor, AUD301 - g.giacona@mediatech.edu
Greg was introduced to piano and music at a very early age, and his love for both has not
waned over the years. Greg enjoys writing music, and it is not unusual that his tunes are a little bit
of everything – pop, jazz, funk and classical. His first release was “People and Places. He drew
inspiration for the music from his experiences with friends and travel. He wrote, arranged, produced
and engineered the album, and performed all of the keyboard, bass, and drum parts. A second
release was “We Dream As One.”

Greg’s experience and talent as a Producer / Owner, Music Director, Pianist, Arranger and
Composer help with the education of students and inspires many to continue with their interest in
the music industry.

www.greggiacona.com




Jacob Meador, Instructor, AUD101 - AUD 201 - BCM101 - SIM101- jmeador@mediatech.edu
Jacob is an audio engineer who specializes in making records. He is also a musician; playing
guitar, bass, singing and lightly pursuing a solo music career. While training at The Conservatory of
Recording Arts and Sciences, Jacob turned a passion for recording that he developed in high school
into his greatest skill. Jacob also received intense electrical training in the U.S. Coast Guard. Along
with teaching the Audio Engineering and Studio Techniques and the Live Sound Reinforcement
courses at Mediatech, Jacob is actively recording, mixing, and mastering local and national artists.
He also freelances at studios in greater Houston and spends most of his weekends mixing live
sound for popular clubs, large churches, or for top Christian artists’, Caedmon’s Call. If that isn’t
enough, Jacob also finds time to build custom guitar speaker cabinets, repair and maintain tube guitar
amplifiers, write songs, and record his own music. Jacob’s small amount of free time is spent with
his amazing spouse, Jill, and fairly new daughter called Grace. To check on Jacob’s status please
visit www.jacobmeador.com.




Jeremy Cerasoli, Instructor, AUD 401- Jeremy.Cerasoli@yahoo.com.
Jeremy is a lifelong drummer, and live sound enthusiast who turned his love of music into a
profession upon graduating from Mediatech (Houston) in 2007. Along with becoming the lead
engineer at House of Blues Houston, Jeremy enjoys working as a freelance engineer for local
artists and clubs and has worked with many notable national acts and a myriad of local artists.
You can find him spending time with his family, playing at various venues in Houston, sewing
very large quilts, and recording music when he has time.
 



Jon Rogers, Admissions Representative - jrogers@mediatech.edu
Jon Rogers is a 2011 graduate of the MediaTech Institute (Houston). With early exposure
to a wide variety of music, Jon immediately knew he was bound for a career in the music
industry. When not working at MediaTech, you can find Jon playing guitar, going to concerts
or working in the studio. He was a former intern at 104 KRBE on the "Roula & Ryan Show".
Jon also runs live sound for Houston Bands.

Sam Ortallono, AUD201, RAD101, Director of Education, Career Services, - s.ortallono@mediatech.edu
Sam Ortallono was born at a very young age. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Berklee
College of Music. Sam began performing at the age of seven with a Serbo-Croatian folk music group.
Since then he has played and recorded every style of music from classical to punk. He is the staff
engineer for Live Music Records, Freelance producer, host of a songwriter circle, sound effects and background music provider for the Nightsound Show, local musician and member of AES and ASA.




Clare Galicia , Financial Advisor- clare@mediatech.edu
Clare Galicia, Financial Aid Advisor, brings to MediaTech Houston over 7 years of financial aid
experience. Today earning her AA.FMGT, at LoanStar College in Kingwood, Texas; working hard
to complete in 2011. Clare is very involved with two son’s sports, she has been volunteering for
over 7 years at MD Anderson YMCA as Team Mom, Parent Advisory Committee Member and MD
Anderson Board Member. The YMCA did a story on Clare and her family for their dedication and
services to the local community in 2009. Their story was published and a video was done on the
story. Clare is also a Violinist. Clare started playing violin in 1985 and all through her
high school years earning many awards.




Tom Guth, Studio Technician - tom@mediatech.edu
Ever since he was introduced to The Beatles at a young age, Tom has wanted to do something
with music. Having big aspirations to write and record his own music and tour as a performing
artist, he has worked very hard and learned multiple instruments including guitar and keyboards.
Tom has played gigs around Texas in a few local bands and also does session work for studio
artists. Though mainly focusing on his guitar work, Tom has also written lyrics and composed
songs in multiple genres. As a Mediatech graduate, he has started to solidify his involvement in
the art of music and entertainment.




Nick Morrow, Student Services Representative - nick@mediatech.edu
Nick Morrow is a graduate of MediaTech and is the Student Services Representative at the Houston
campus. He is a beginning engineer and is in the studio any chance he gets. A musician himself, he
records his own material and experiments with various techniques. He began playing guitar at 16 and
plays everyday either learning some old classic rock song or an original of his own. He loves what
he does and is there to help you with anything you need and to put a smile on your face.




Whitney Jobe, Studio Technician - whitney@mediatech.edu
Whitney is a MediaTech graduate. He has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and is
a member of Toastmasters International. He is currently making steps toward starting his own
record label, as well as releasing a full-length cd.




Armando Berrios, Lab Supervisor - armando@mediatech.edu
Armando Berrios has been recording, mixing, and mastering records for 7 years.  Armando
help establish the Houston branch of Mediatech but left soon after it was established to pursue
freelance engineering endeavors.  Since then he has engineered records for several multimillion
dollar record labels and has work with many established artists including Fat Joe, Scarface,
Face Mob, lil boosie, Ludacris, Funk Legend George Clinton, Mannie Fresh, David Banner, Slim Thug,
Paul Couture, Mr. Lee, Boss Hogg Outlaws, Jagged Edge, Lil Flip, The Clipse, Too Short, Case
, Lil Keke, Da Brat, Bun B, Devin the Dude, B2K, K. Ruger, Bushwick Bill, Big Pokey, Fat Pimp,
Z-RO, Kiotti, and Big Moe just to name a few.




Greg Robin, Lab Supervisor - gr3456@gmail.com
A former student of Mediatech Institute, Greg began working full-time as a freelance
Audio Engineer only halfway through his second semester. By the time he was done
taking classes he had not only been hired as a Mediatech Lab Technician, but was well
on his way to working with a diverse list of local and national clientele including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Mike Jones, Mark Lowery, River Pointe Church, Prairie view A&M Orchestra,
and many more. Now, as a Lab Supervisor, he seeks to share over 5 years of experience
with students. Greg has played guitar for over 15 years and takes lessons in his free time.




Bryan Smallwood, Lab Supervisor - bsmusic82@yahoo.com
A 2006 graduate of MediaTech Institute, Bryan began working as a freelance Audio Engineer and
started a small studio in Kingwood out of his house with friend his Greg Robin shortly after graduating.
After doing that for a while he went back to playing guitar in metal bands around the Houston area
while recording on the side and helping start what is now, Wire Road studios, in the heights.
While still a part time employee at Wire Road, he has focused on his duties as a lab supervisor at
MediaTech while still practicing and trying to improve his skills constantly. He enjoys recording his
own solo projects and helping students with projects of their own.




Brandi Brown, Social Media - brandi@mediatech.edu
Brandi Brown is graduate of MediaTech Houston. She is energetic and creative with a passion
for innovation and a zeal for change. She has more than ten years experience in office
management and handling day-to-day business operations.
Brandi loves out-of-the-box ideas, art, and and all things music. She is obsessed with learning
new things about the Social Media world and does so by interacting online with people, blogs,
tweets, status updates, and everything else digital. She is Master Multi-Tasker and a
Get-Things-Done-Queen.
Brandi has taken the first steps to starting her own Social Media management company,
“Rock Angel Management”. She is currently working with several talented artists and is well on
her way to making a name for herself in the music scene.




Shane Wilkins, Studio Technician - shane.wilkins88@yahoo.com
Shane Wilkins is a 2010 graduate of Mediatech Institute in Houston, TX and has had a love for
music since he was a child. He picked up guitar in middle school and has been playing in bands
and writing songs ever since. Shane was also in the Houston Christian Choir and Show Choir all
throughout high school. His passion for music brought him to Mediatech Institute to learn how the
music industry works “behind the glass”, and has found a new passion for recording and mixing.
Shane is currently in the works of starting his own home studio and business Audio
Monster Recording.

Josh George, Studio Technician - jrg.loko.music.com
Josh has been experimenting with music since he was five years old playing the drums in church.
As the years went on, he found his passion in music learning how to play the keyboard, trumpet,
saxophone etc. By the time he was in high school, he was known by his versatile style throughout his neighborhood. Wanting to expand his music career, he enrolled into the Mediatech program and
graduated with the tools he will need to succeed in the music business. In the near future he plans
to own his own record label and recording studio.

Jonluke Caplinger, Studio Technician - a-zsportz@sbcglobal.net
Jonluke is a recent graduate from MediaTech Institute and is now currently StudioTech. He enjoys
helping the students pursue their dreams. Jonluke likes classic bands such as The Doors and also
enjoys many local bands. He is an audio engineer that is certified in Protools and plays drums.
He hopes to help the program and the students to be a success.

Ashlee Rivera, Studio Technician - ashleebgg@gmail.com
Ashlee is a recent graduate of MediaTech Institute - Houston. Her love of music and music
production brought her to the MediaTech where she was introduced to another side of the music
business, audio engineering. Since graduating she has continued working on projects for other
artists as well as producing under her company, Latchkeys Productions, specializing in making
beats and production, she has found a new passion for audio engineering through MediaTech, and
is always learning more about the field and ready to take on new challenges and musical ventures.




Paul Cox, Instructor, AUD201
Paul has a BA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and a recording arts degree from the
Musicians Institute in Los Angeles California. He has worked as an engineer in Los Angeles for
Cherokee Studios, ATK Audiotek, and other various studios and sound reinforcement companies
Paul currently owns and operates 226 Recordings in the Houston Heights (www.226recordings.com).
Paul has been blessed to work with such talent as Macy Gray, Stanley Clarke, Dennis Chambers, Ernie
Watts, Nick Smith, and many others. His vast experience in high end studio and live sound work will
prove extremely beneficial for a variety of audio students. Paul is the department chair for Audio 2011
which encompasses mixing mastering and post production.

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