Executive Director

Alex Stephens
 

Administrative Director

Tamara Patterson

KRISTINA WILSON

Kristina, born in Detroit is a former student athlete who developed a strong passion for sports and entertainment, which has served her well in her career pursuits.  Kristina has years of contract experience from working with companies such as the Penske Corporation, Intersport Inc. and Salvi Sport Enterprises, where she drafted, negotiated and reviewed hundreds of agreements. Ms. Wilson also has many years of experience in marketing and promotions from working for companies like Palace Sports and Entertainment, CBS Sports, and Bowling Green State University. Having a business background provides Ms. Wilson with the unique ability to advocate for her clients from both a legal and business perspective. Ms. Wilson currently represents clients that range from professional athletes to major entertainment production companies.

Ms. Wilson has been inspired to give back to the community.  In her home city she recently concluded the Challenge Detroit fellowship program, where she used her marketing, business and legal knowledge to participate in intellectually-based team challenge projects in partnership with area non-profits designed to positively impact the city and region. As a Challenge Detroit Fellow, she participated in a leadership program that focused on innovation and social impact while positively influencing perceptions of Detroit through social media and blogging. In addition to her participation in Challenge Detroit, she is currently a board member of two Detroit based non-profit organizations, All Four One and Gingerbread Scholars. She also volunteers as an Activity Leader for Literacy Comes to Life.”

Kristina is a very energetic and enthusiastic person with a strong work ethic that will be a strong advocate for her clients.

EDUCATION 
Loyola University Chicago School of Law –  Juris Doctor and Trial Advocacy Certificate, 2014
Bowling Green State University – Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Development, Magna Cum Laude, 2011
Admissions – State of Michigan Bar, 2014

Professional Memberships & Associations
State Bar of Michigan, Arts, Communications, Entertainment and Sports Law Section
American Bar Association, Entertainment and Sports Forum
Sports Lawyers Association
Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association
Wolverine Bar Association

ALLAN L. SHER

Allan is a former Executive Vice President of Merrill Lynch and Vice Chairman of Drexel, Burnam & Lambert. Mr. Allan L. Sher is an outside director and trustee of three of Sun America's Mutual Funds. He has been a Director for 19 years. He serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees and is qualified to act as its financial expert. His experience in corporate governance and his business acumen qualify him to serve as a director.  Mr. Sher still serves as consultants to numerous board and organizations as well as a money manager to clients

EDUCATION 
Bachelor, Economics, Princeton University, 1953.
Graduate Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1975.

CAREER
With, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, New York City, 1956-1981; executive vice president services, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, New York City, 1976-1979; executive vice president finance/administration, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, New York City, 1979-1981; also board directors, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, New York City Senior Vice president, Merrill Lynch & Company Inc., 1980-1981; president, Wertheim Asset Management Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., 1981-1983; partner, Wertheim and Company, 1981-1983. Vice chairman, board directors Drexel Lambert Inc., 1983-1990. Senior vice president, board directors Kemper Securities Group, 1990, 1990-1992.  Trustee Congregation Emanu-El, Scarsdale, New York

Served with United States Army, 1954-1956.

JOELENE WALKER

Joelene has been an educator for 23 years and comes from a legacy of strong female African American educators who have been pioneers in their field.  Mrs. Walker is currently the Principal for the Exceptional Children's Foundation Kayne Eras Center.  Mrs. Walker also still serves as an Educational Therapist Specialist. Mrs. Walker is a former Assistant Executive Director of NCA (National Dance and Cheerleading Association) and is a former internationally renowned dance instructor and choreographer who has amassed numerous film, production and world event credits to her resume.  Mrs. Walker was also a former choreographer for the NBA and choreographed and danced as a Laker Girl and Dallas Mavericks cheerleader for 5 and 4 years respectively.

EDUCATION
Bachelor, Education, Oklahoma University
Masters, Urban Education, University of California Los Angeles
SPEC, Special Education Credential, University of California Los Angeles

JOHN LUESSENHOP

John is an American film director and has had 2 #1 US box office openings.  Mr. Luessenhop is a native of McLean, Virginia where he attended and graduated from University of Virginia, and participated in the 1981 Final Four as a member of the basketball team with future NBA Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson.  Mr. Luessenhop was a successful corporate attorney before making the leap to writing and directing.  Mr. Luessenhop is the epitome of many of L.A. Blue Chips core values.  Mr. Luessenhop has been hit with adversity at nearly every turn but never plays the victim and has always seemed to find a way to overcome and persevere.    At the age of four, his son Orson fell gravely ill, his talent agent died from an overdose and his roommate was killed in a car accident, while he himself had a life threatening event when he was stabbed and nearly killed in a New York mugging.  He went to law school and worked briefly in securities litigation, but felt Hollywood was his true calling.  Mr. Luessenhop has had 2 of his children come through the organization and credits the program with infusing its core values into his children both on and off the court.

EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Georgetown Law Center
NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
UCLA Film School

SAM LIBRIZZI

Sam grew up in Milwaukee, WI and moved out to Los Angeles 12 years ago. He currently resides in Brentwood. Sam has been involved in commercial real estate for more than 15 years. He formed his company Western Real Estate Investments with the intent to purchase stabilized and distressed retail commercial properties throughout the country. Over the last 12 years his various companies have purchased over $125,000,000 of commercial property throughout the United States. Sam is a strong believer in discipline, integrity, hard work, repetition and persistence. He believes these traits also translate into success in real life and on the basketball court. Sam is also a huge proponent of giving back through volunteer work, as he currently is a volunteer coach at L.A. Blue Chip. He also volunteers at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club, The Giving Spirit Homeless Outreach, local animal shelters, and feeding the homeless on skid row. Lastly, he is now heading into his 3rd year of hosting a one day charity basketball tournament called Lace It Up for Charity. Lace It Up was formed to promote giving back and to raise money and awareness for all different types of nonprofits within the United States.

EDUCATION
Arizona State University