Industry Ink: Brian Kelley, Priscilla Block, Ryan Aviation, Bandit Lites
Brian Kelley Makes Big Apple Media Splash
Pictured (L-R): Laura Jarrett (NBC News), Dylan Dreyer (TODAY), Brian Kelley, Craig Melvin (TODAY). Photo: Jake Witsken
Brian Kelley recently wrapped back-to-back days of media appearances in New York City. Keeping summer alive, he performed “Spend Some Time There” during the 3rd Hour of NBC’s TODAY on Monday (Aug. 25), before tapping back to his college baseball roots with MLB Network’s morning show MLB Central. On Aug.26 he celebrated his 40th birthday with a sit-down interview on CBS Mornings Plus. During the segment, Kelley spoke about his latest album and also his venture as a co-owner of the Gulf Coast Cowboys Angling Club – a professional sport fishing team of the Sport Fishing Championship league.
Priscilla Block Performs On Today
Platinum artist Priscilla Block made her morning TV debut this week on NBC’s TODAY Show with a fiery performance of her song “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia),” a bold re-imagining of the Simon & Garfunkel 1970 classic. The new song will appear on her forthcoming sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See, coming Oct. 10 via MCA. Block recently released her new song “Couldn’t Care Less” and announced her headlining “Monster Energy Outbreak: Things You Didn’t See Tour” which kicks off Oct. 23 in Fort Myers.
Lexi Dunfey Named Head Of Sales At Ryan Aviation
Lexi Dunfey
Lexi Dunfey has joined Nashville-based Ryan Aviation Group as Head of Sales. Based in Portland, Maine, Dunfey brings over 12 years of experience in private aviation, beginning her career in operations in 2013 before transitioning into sales three years ago.
“Bringing Lexi on board is one of those rare decisions that just felt right from the start,” says Founder and Owner Dan Ryan. “Her name came up through a mutual connection, and the moment I heard about her work ethic, reputation and the trust she’s earned with clients, I knew we had to add her to our team. Lexi brings a level of professionalism, heart and instinct that’s hard to teach. She understands that what we do isn’t transactional, but is about the human to heart connection. The synergy she has already built with our team and clients proves she was the right fit for the job.”
Bandit Lites Adds New Marketing & Integration Business Services Staffers
Bandit Lites has hired new staffers that strengthen the Marketing and Integration Business Services teams. Matt Holton joins Bandit Lites as Marketing & Media Coordinator, bringing over a decade of professional experience in video production, motion graphics, storytelling, and client relations. Brianna Byars joins Bandit Lites as an Administrative Assistant with a focus in marketing. She brings a strong background in graphic design, social media management, and brand development, having led creative campaigns, produced promotional materials, and more. Sherry Wells advances to Purchasing Coordinator, overseeing purchase orders, inventory management, and supplier relationships. She assists with service work orders, annual inventory counts, and serves as backup to the Purchasing Director.
