Ellis Martin, Executive Producer
Ellis Martin, President and CEO Big Sky Productions, Inc, created The Opportunity Show in 1999 as a successful terrestrial radio resource for small and mid-cap public companies seeking to vastly expand their shareholder base as they in turn grow their companies. Now The Ellis Martin Report airs throughout North America and is currently positioned for expansion into Europe, Australia and Asia. Prior to that he served as Senior Vice President for the Phoenix Media Group in Burbank, California, Station Manager for WHB-AM in Kansas City, Missouri, Instructor/Lecturer for the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, California and a variety of broadcasting positions across the US. Mr. Martin has been an entrepreneur with interests in media, entertainment and financial concerns since 1978.
Bill Blanck, VP Sales and Marketing
Bill Blanck joins The Ellis Martin Report as a media marketing professional spanning a 35 year career. He started out as a radio on-air personality in 1971 which led to sales management in both radio and television. In 1986, Mr. Blanck opened a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations agency highlighted by numerous award-winning campaign strategies and recurring clientele. Since 2002, Mr. Blanck has served private and public corporations worldwide as a media marketing consultant, focusing on current trends in internet marketing, media integration, web site development, and strategic communications.
Bob Lange, Producer
Bob Lange, the recipient of over 15 Telly and Communicator awards joins The Ellis Martin Report and Big Sky Productions as producer for its television production division. Lange assists CEO Ellis Martin in developing and producing visual telemedia as a venue for small and mid-cap public companies seeking additional exposure to both institutional and retail investors in search of potential opportunities in emerging markets. During his 30 years of leadership in teleproduction, Lange produced hundreds of TV and radio ads for the GMC Truck national agency (CE), Buick, Pontiac and Chevrolet Dealer Groups. Lange has also produced internationally successful music videos, and has won a regional ADDY. Born Robert John Lange in Philadelphia PA, he has studied at the University of New Mexico as well as the College of Santa Fe, The Sony Institute, The International Film and Video Workshops at Rockport College, as well as under the mentorship of many industry leaders in teleproduction, including voting members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Lange is listed in Whos Who in Media & Communications.
Mirza Santillan, Director of Operations
Mirza Santillan joins The Ellis Martin Report with over 10 years of experience in management and administration. Her experience in a law firm as a certified paralegal where her strong work ethic, fluency in Spanish and keen attention to detail lead to a position as a law office manager and administrator. As a law office manger she supervised and managed clients and assisted in the overall smooth daily operation of the firm business. Her broad exposure to a wide range of business activities includes experience in negotiation, development, interpreting and marketing.
