Richard Lester Rhodes II
Richard Lester Rhodes II is an award-winning creator in the producing, broadcasting and audio engineering fields. A Kennedy Award recipient and founding member of Reality Ranch Unlimited, Richard has decades of experience as a writer, director, producer, and in many other industry disciplines. A former DJ and studio designer, Richard has remained at the forefront of cutting-edge immersive audio technology, and is currently designing the nation’s premiere post-production facility.
Elgin Cahill
Elgin Cahill is an award-winning film and television producer, writer, and director. His television producing credits include Stand UP!, Cash Cowboys, and the PBS documentary, Keep a Light in Your Window. Elgin grew up in Queens, New York. Early in his career, the Walt Disney Company optioned one of Elgin’s TV-movie scripts, making him a working screenwriter at the age of 19. Since then, he has spent years perfecting his craft as a writer/producer/director. From historical documentaries, to narrative/episodics, to television specials featuring British royalty, Elgin is always in very high demand in the industry.
Lyle "Pookie" DeRose
Lyle “Pookie” DeRose spent his early years working on dairy farms in Wisconsin. After taking to the road as a long-haul trucker, Pookie was discovered by the producer of the reality show American Guns. This experience exposed Pookie to his true love and natural talent for reality television, and led to his participation on reality shows such as Lords of War and Big Rig Bounty. Pookie’s stints on these reality shows ignited his burgeoning natural talent, leading to his involvement on A-list feature films and major network television shows, including Longmire, Hell or High Water, and Woman Walks Ahead.