STELLARIS 501
Humanitarian Programs
BOARD MEMBERS & DIVISIONAL PRESIDENTS
JEFFREY ROSS
CEO/President
Board Member
VICTORIA CLAIBOURN
SECRETARY OF CORPORATION
Board Member
JOHN GRADY
COO
Board Member
Jeffrey Ross has extensive experience in studio management, feature film finance, production, screen writing, directing, producing, marketing, and distribution.
In his 44 years of experience in the film and television industry, Jeff has been an actor, feature film screenplay writer, script doctor, producer and director. He has also been an independent acting coach.
In the early part of his career, Jeff worked as a Hollywood Script Doctor and worked on and/or was part of many large productions, as well as authoring hundreds of screenplays. Some of the major companies he has worked for are Cinergi Pictures, Disney, Fox, and Universal.
As an Independent Producer, Jeff has had to acquire extensive experience in raising capital to finance films and television productions. As such, Stellaris Entertainment Finance was born. In that vein, as an Executive Producer and Film Consultant to other production companies, Jeff has assisted in raising money and in controlling the distribution of their film to ensure a return on investment.
TED SQUIRES
Advisory Board Member
Ted Squires - Ted Squires has spent the past 30 years as a leader in Christian publishing and ministry development. Known in the Christian publishing world as the man for ministries, Ted has developed worldwide Christian products for pastors and ministries that continue to impact lives for Jesus. Currently, Ted is CEO of Christian Broadcast Network. He has been a business advisor to several Fortune 100 companies, and today he is a personal advisor to President Trump.
Victoria Claibourn’s skill and experience at mastering operational issues, along with her ability to help define the strategy that underpins the Company's vision, and then help take the lead in implementing it, makes her the perfect Secretary of Corporation for Stellaris.
Victoria is the kind of Producer every production needs and wants. Her people management, administrative skills, money management, and leadership abilities are what ensures a seamless and efficient production. In addition to being an incredible producer and writer, Victoria's administrative and business background stems from years in the legal profession.
RUDY RUETTIGER
Content Advisor
Rudy Ruettiger needs little introduction. His name is synonymous will never quitting and never giving up. Today, he is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream - to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. Rudy has appeared on various high profile nationally televised talk shows and radio shows across the country, is featured in national magazine publications, and has been honored with the key to many cities in the United States with special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment, and human spirit.
John Grady has been a businessman in the Las Vegas community for the past 41 years. After 27 years of holding positions with various Insurance Companies, Mr. Grady built an Insurance Consulting Agency dealing with Employers of all sizes for all their employee benefit plans. The firm was acquired by Wells Fargo Financial Companies. In addition to building the company, Mr. Grady has sat on various Non Profit Boards as well as the Mayor’s Council for Film Industry Expansion. He joins Stellaris as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Board member advising the CEO on all business and financial matters for the company.
Jesse Navarro
Stellaris Marketing Group
Mr. Navarro has over 18 years of professional Sales and Management experience in Advertising/Marketing to enhance worldwide film distribution, leading high performing sales teams and winning multiple national sales awards for individual and team excellence. He is an industry expert with advertising experience in all forms of media outlets nationwide with Fortune 500 companies such as Charter Media, Comcast, and Time Warner. Jesse has a proven track record of developing strategic business plans and driving sales growth for his clients.
RANDY TURROW
STELLARIS FILMS
BILL TRAYLOR
OMNI DIGITAL
ENTERTAINMENT
RICHARD NICKLAUS
EDQ Animation
Randy Turrow is recognized by his peers as both an outstanding PGA Producer/Line Producer and DGA Unit Production Manager. Mr.Turrow’s early work at the visual effects/CGI firm, Shockwave, included projects such as Titanic and Starship Troopers where Turrow learned the technical background necessary to help create and manage VFX productions. Randy has served as a member of the Director’s Guild of American (DGA) Western Council, as former Chair of the DGA UPM/AD Mentor Committee and participated on both their UPM and Visual Effects Committees. He is also a winner of the DGA’s Council Award for Special Service, and served on several committees at the Producers Guild, including its FilmUSA Committee.
Bill Traylor has managed several National Record Labels. During those years he worked closely with many Major Labels including Sony, Capital, Columbia and Entertainment One. He specializes in Television Production, Content Acquisition, Distribution and Monetization. Bill has hosted 8 TV Series with several winning Telly Awards. During his 45 year career, Bill has also created and managed 6 Record Labels and two leading distribution companies - growing one from $6 Million in sales to $20 Million within 2 years. He has also owned, built and managed 3 Recording Studios - with one company growing to over 130 employees.
Richard Nicklaus is the recipient of the “Life Time Achievement Award” from the Recording Academy (Grammys) for “Outstanding Contributions To The Music Community.” With his background in computer technologies, since 1979 Mr. Nicklaus has been key to the groundbreaking concepts and technologies developed for EDQ.
In 2002, he worked with the AMD design team that created the real-time sampling-processing chip for music and video. He has collaborated in the development of computer generated musical applications and animation/rendering technologies for EDQ. Richard is an original member of the legendary rock group, The Kingsmen, most noted for their hit Louie Louie, called by some “the national anthem of Rock n Roll.”
Julie Kelai
Finance Manager
Julie Kelai - Stellaris Management - has worked in the financial sector for over 26 years. She has specialized in commercial financing and trade. She works with both domestic and international banks on special project financing and funding. Her specialties are in the areas of accounting and HR Services, and in employment law.