Name: Aki Matsumoto
Position: Public Relations
E-Mail: Aki.Matsumoto@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: Japanese American raised in Torrance CA. Always hanging out eating and drinking at some Japanese restaurant/bar in Torrance. Every so often I hang out around OC or W.LA. I think I’m easy going and I get along with most people. I’m just one of those guys that just goes with the flow every weekend.
Favorite Artists: Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Jack Johnson, Red Hot Chili Peppers,etc.
Favorite Clothing: LRG, Zoo York, Elton, mostly punkish cloth
Favorite Restaurants: Mostly all Japanese restaurant/Izakaya.
Goals: My goal for this year is to have my Japanese network to come together with Founding Members network.
Name: Barry LamPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Barry.Lam@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: Outgoing, friendly, and always trying to have a good time. Been doing this since 07 and hopped into Founding Members to have the opportunity to be with the start of a promotion company that I know will get to the top.
Favorite Artists: FM! They’re doing it biggggg. And can’t forget about Pac.
Favorite Clothing: Famous Stars and Straps, and anything with LA in it.
Favorite Restaurants: Kim Fung in Monterey Park, Apollo Burger in TC, and Pho Pasteur in Rosemead.
Goals: Short and long term goals are to learn new things about this business and to help each other to make it to the TOP.
Name: Benny LuoPosition: Director of Marketing/Advertising
E-Mail: Benny.Luo@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I am currently a college student attending UC Irvine studying Psychology. I joined FM because it allows me to constantly meet new people and learn life skills beyond the regular club promoter.
Favorite Artists: 50 cent, Eminem, Jay Chou, Michael Jackson, and FM
Favorite Clothing: BAPE, BBC, Theory, Zara, and the list goes on…
Favorite Restaurants: Urasawa (BOMB sushi), Pho Thanh Long, Alberto’s (gotta have my carne asada fries!), Lawry’s, Cheesecake Factory, and the list goes on…
Goals: My goal with FM is to aid in the movement to integrate Asian Americans into mainstream culture. My personal goal is take my new company and create an online business that generates revenue in the high 5 figures daily.
Name: Carolina ChauPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Carolina.Chau@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I thrive off of and admire people who empower females and Asians – especially those who are not afraid of breaking boundaries and being edgy.
Favorite Artists: Jin, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Beyonce
Favorite Clothing: Forever 21, Express, Bebe and Shoshanna
Favorite Restaurants: Red Lobster, Tofu House, Noodle World, and Mojicas.
Short Term Goals: During 2010, I seek to graduate from UCLA and develop stronger public relations skills.
Long Term Goals: I hope to contribute as much as I can to what FM has sought out to do – which is to strengthen the integration of Asian Americans into mainstream entertainment. Also, I hope to build a solid and reliable network, start my own hospitality, catering, and events company, and be a certified paralegal.
Name: Cindy ChuPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Cindy.Chu@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I am naturally inclined to those who are strong, independent, well-spoken, charismatic, artistic, are amAAAAzing dancers, have that swag, and most importantly – witty as hell. I appreciate the aesthetic beauty in everything and see the black and white world through colored lenses. Hobbies include microwaving food, graphic design, music therapy, retail therapy, attending monster truck rallies, ATVing, jet skiing, learning the ins&outs of cars, collecting and doing make-up, and saving the world.
Favorite Artists: Van Eyck, Corregio, Carravagio, Van Gogh, Jean Shin, Maya Lin // Jazmin Sullivan, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Ratatat, MFDoom, Far East Movement, Indie Arie, One Republic
Favorite Clothing: Urban, H&M, Heritage, Aldo, Marc, Alexander Wang, Richard Chai
Favorite Restaurants: King Taco, Mandarin Deli, Pheonix, Pho Pasteur, Pacific Crepes, Super Cucas, California Pasta
Goals: Work alongside the most amazing people of FM in our mission to encourage and support artists in their struggle to break into the entertainment industry. We’re not ready to go home yet, so let’s do it big!
Name: Herman WongPosition: Managing Partner
E-Mail: Herman.Wong@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I’m just a blue collar guy working a 9-5 in the day time but once night time hits, SURPRISE! I enjoy the best of both worlds and I am a very hard working, dedicated, and loyal individual.
Favorite Artists: Lil Wayne, Fabolous, LMFAO, FM, Flo-rida, Drake, BEP, Snoop Dogg, 2 Pac, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Jay-Z, Nas, and Linkin Park
Favorite Clothing: Five Four, Lucky Brand, Sean Jean, Guess, INC, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Ferragamo, and Gucci
Favorite Restaurants: Versailles, Lawry’s, Manna Korean BBQ, Gyu-Kaku, Urasawa, Totoraku, Morton’s The Steakhouse and many more…
Goals: To help create more awareness and support for the Asian American entertainers of today, to overcome streotypes that limits opportunies.
Name: Jayne NgoPosition: VIP Host
E-Mail: Jayne.Ngo@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I’m an OC girl living in LA working in the entertainment industry. I LOVE to eat, shop, dance, karaoke, spend time with my god-daughter, family and friends! I’m a huge Laker fan and Kobe is my hero — so don’t hate on him in front of me! I also love traveling, meeting new people and trying new things.
Favorite Artists: Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Priscilla Ahn, Jay Z, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Usher, Mariah Carey, Britney, Black Eyed Peas, Leona Lewis, Neyo, The Dream, Monica, Keri Hilson, Boyz II Men, The Killers, Green Day, Colbie Caillat, many many more..
Favorite Clothing: Love shopping at the Boutique fashion stores on Melrose, Forever 21, H & M, Guess, Aldo, Express, Macy’s, Nordstroms, sometimes even Target!
Favorite Restaurants: Versailles, BCD Tofu House at 2am, Cafe’s in San Gabriel and Alhambra, Jack & Jill’s, Gyu-Kaku, Ajisen Ramen, Pho 79 in OC!
Goals: Meet a lot of very cool people, live, learn and be extremely happy =)
Name: Jenn SanPosition: Guestlist Personnel
E-Mail: Jenn.San@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I was born and raised in LA. Recently graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Financial Economics. I love to meet new friendly people. I enjoy shopping, snowboarding, hiking, laying in the sun, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
Favorite Artists: Usher, Miley Cyrus, TI, Lil Wayne , Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, Lmfao, Beyonce, Ray J, and a lot more!!! Basically everything that is played on 102.7 KIIS FM
Favorite Clothing: William Rast, bebe, forever 21, 7 jeans, PacSun, and any small boutiques my friends and family refer me to!
Favorite Restaurants: Noodle World, Gin Sushi, Banh Mi and Che Cali, McDonald’s, and most of the Café’s and Pho restaurants in SGV.
Goals: My current goal is to study hard and pass the CPA exam to become a Certified Public Account. At the same time I will like to continue my duties at FMem and grow with the company that I believe has much potential for success. My long term goal is to be financially stable, purchase a home, and start a business by the age of 28. Ohh… and hopefully get married and start a family too!
Name: Kristie DoPosition: Director of Finance
E-Mail: Kristie.Do@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I was born in New Mexico and was raised in Orange County all my life. I am definitely a “people person”, I love working with people and interacting with them, I pretty much get along with just anyone. I consider myself as an easy going person and a hard worker.
Favorite Artists: Journey, Lady Gaga, Usher, Lil Wayne, Drake, Far East Movement, Trey Songz, Greenday, Yellowcard, The Killers, The Dream
Favorite Clothing: nordstrom, forever21, 7 for all mankind, rock & republic, obey, guess, and any small boutiques!
Favorite Restaurants: Flemmings, Houstons, In N Out, Anjin, Noodle World, Chum Sut Gol, Chipotle, Soupplantation
Goals: A short-term goal I have is to help produce Founding Members as a stronger and bigger team. A long-term goal is to be able to buy a house when im 30 and live fairly comfortable financially.
Name: Michael HsuPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Mike.Hsu@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: On the outside i look like a quiet nerd boy, but the people around me know that isn’t me. i always have some crazy drama story that presents itself upon me. so im usually a good story teller =) im a chill fun guy though. one of my girl friends did not know my name for a whole year, she just called me “fun guy”.
Favorite Artists: far east movement!! kaskade, LMFAO, markus schulz, david guetta, linkin park, em, fiddy, good mashups, umm too many!!
Favorite Clothing: a/x, heritage haha, kallusive, nike, lucky brand, clothes i cant afford at the beverly center
Favorite Restaurants: stinking rose, gin sushi, olive garden, earthen, petrillo’s, hash house, ruths chris, do dirty dogs after the club count?
Goals: eventually settle down and give up drinking =P that ain’t happening anytime soon though.
Name: Nathan ChenPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Nathan.Chen@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I strive to make the best out of life, to experience new things, travel to new places, master new interests, and above all meet new people. I am a man of my word and look out for those who are close to me. I generally try to be good at anything I involve myself in, and don’t make excuses for myself.
Favorite Artists: FM, Kina Grannis, Lights, Owl City, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, 2Pac, Boyz II Men, The Fray, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, John Lennon
Favorite Clothing: Diesel, A|X, Express, Target (I guess the secret’s out).
Favorite Restaurants: Taza Fresh, Coffee Break, Taco Factory, King Taco, Padillas, Sushi Koyo, (I try to find and support the little guys).
Goals: Our achievements are limited only by our own fears and inhibitions. Break down the boundaries and we can accomplish anything. I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of those around me, and at the same time be somebody that people can look up to.
Name: Peggy HoPosition: VIP Host
E-Mail: Peggy.Ho@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I enjoy conversations, good food, and I love to travel.
Favorite Artists: TOKiMONSTA, T.I., Usher, Mariah Carey, Jay Chou, Lady GAGA
Favorite Clothing: Anything that feels comfortable next to my skin.
Favorite Restaurants: Lawry’s, Gyu-Kaku, Sushi, Hurry Curry, BOA (Santa Monica), Ruths Chris, and Karam Beirut (Dubai), the House (San Francisco), Hapa Izakaya (Vancouver), Stinking Rose, Lario’s (Miami)
Goals: When I grow up I want to be a positive influence to others around me, travel the world, and collect shot glasses from every city I visit.
Name: Richard TranPosition: Public Relations
E-Mail: Richard.Tran@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I enjoy good companies and good times. I’m goal oriented and career driven, but surely knows how to balance that with fun on the weekend.
Favorite Artists: Good amount of old schools, Tiesto, Kaskade, FM, Jason Mraz, Jay-Z, Nas, Usher, Linkin Park, Greenday, and many more.
Favorite Clothing: Anything that’s comfortable.
Favorite Restaurants: Phoenix, Shinsengumi, Pho, JJs Cafe, too many.
Goals: Short term goal is to help FM mature into a strong company. Long term goal is to enjoy life to the fullest.
Name: Sandy TranPosition: Guestlist Personnel
E-Mail: Sandy.Tran@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: I have always been willing to make new friends. I love to pick up hobbies make sure im good at it. I enjoy camping and love animals.
Favorite Artists: Usher, Black Eyed Peas, and TLC
Favorite Clothing: 7 Jeans, Forever 21, True Religion, Bebe, and many more!
Favorite Restaurants: Shin sen gumi, Pho, JJs Cafe,and Din Di Fu.
Goals: Short term goal is to help FM become a stronger family. Long term is to buy another house in a suburban area for my family and to have a business of my own.
Name: Wil SanPosition: Partner/Director of Operations
E-Mail: Wil.San@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: Honestly, I’m here to try my best to help the Asian community in launching its attack in to Mainsteam Media.
Favorite Artists: FM, In all aspects (FarEast Movement & Founding Members) because we are all artist
Favorite Clothing: Triumpfir, FiveFour, RVCA, Express, Hudson’s, Polo, Guess, Ambiguous, Hanes
Favorite Restaurants: Nem Nuong (#1 Pho), Flemings, Lawry’s, Souplantation, Hometown Buffet, Roy’s, McDonald’s, JJ Café, Banh Mi Che Cali and all the TACO trucks outside my house!
Goals: A more immediate goal is to ensure that my new found company can survive its first year. A long term goal is to remember what we set out to do with this company and to empower every Asian entertainer out there to strive for the best and to become a Mainstream hit in ALL aspects of entertainment; whether it be music, art, television and etc.
Name: Will HoPosition: IT Director
E-Mail: Will.Ho@FoundingMembers.com
About Me: Born and raised in NYC, came out to Hollywood to be famous. Didn’t happen… now im an engineer..
Favorite Artists: Wu Tang Clan, Notorious BIG, 2Pac, Linkin Park, Wang Lee Hom, Usher
Favorite Clothing: Ed Hardy, Polo, Ecko
Favorite Restaurants: Ruth Chris, Shin Sen Gumi, Malan Noodle, 85C
Goals: Design roller coasters and theme park attractions. Help save the earth via EPA methods. Travel around the world. Be a great design engineer.
