Staff
Louis Posen // Executive Director
How long have you been at Hopeless?
On this date more then 15 years
What do you actually do?
It depends who you ask. My title is president and my four areas of responsibility are team leadership, artist relations, business development and business affairs but my real role is trying every day to better myself in order to make a better life for those I touch.
Where are you from?
I was born and grew up in Los Angeles
What are you listening to lately?
Demo’s, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse , our bands, bands in our scene and my favorite classics from The Beatles to X.
Favorite movies?
This changes regularly, but The Jerk, Kurosawa’s Rashomon and Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder seem to always end up in the top 10.
What do you like to eat?
Mainly food. When not eating vegan…sushi, a great steak house or anything my wife cooks. all over a nice big cabernet
Anything else to add?
Feel free to ask questions. when you stop reading and meeting new people you stop growing. Top 5 books: Mans Search for Meaning, Good to Great, Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography, The Tipping Point, John Wooden’s A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court
Al Person // General Manager
How long have you been at Hopeless?
10+ years
What do you actually do?
Generally Manage?
Where are you from?
SO CAL ALL THE WAY!
What are you listening to lately?
Really into Coldplay, but as a prog rock fan (Rush, Pink Floyd, Yes) makes a
lot of sense! Also lots of Drum Corps International stuff on you tube…
Favorite movies?
Apocalypse Now still tops the list, with Shawshank Redemption a close
second…
What do you like to eat?
A good steak paired with an even better Cab.
Anything else to add?
I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work in this business at such
a forward thinking company, with a great team, and fantastic customers and
fans!
Brian Belknap // Director of Operations & Finance
How long have you been at Hopeless?
10/27/03
What do you actually do?
Director Operations & Finance
Where are you from?
Los Angeles
What are you listening to lately?
Favorite movies?
Edward Scissorhands, Kill Bill, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, E.T., Star Wars
What do you like to eat?
Donuts, cupcakes, pizza and cherry coke
Ian Harrison // Director of Marketing
How long have you been at Hopeless?
I’ve been a Hopeless since 2005
What do you actually do?
I help tell the world about Hopeless, Sub City and our artists and charity work
Where are you from?
I grew up in Southern California a town called Lake Elsinore. Its very hot there
What are you listening to lately?
Aside from Hopeless Bands… Andrew Jackson Jihad, The Falcon, Tim Barry, Gaslight Anthem
Favorite movies?
Eh, I don’t really like movies… I’m more of a TV person, but my favorite is movie is Spinal Tap. Favorite TV- The Simpsons, Arrested Development, Mad Men, Family Guy, East Bound & Down, South Park, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and stuff like that
What do you like to eat?
Mashed potatoes, rib eye steaks, sushi, chicken soft tacos from Del Taco, anything with tomatoes and parsley on it… to drink- black coffee, club soda, Diet Coke, red wine, whisky, IPA’s
Anything else to add?
Not really. @hopelessian
Eric Tobin // Director of Sales & Artist Development
How long have you been at Hopeless?
Started april 2005
What do you actually do?
Moving target, mainly sales and artist development
Where are you from?
A place no one has ever been. Pittsfield.
What are you listening to lately?
Chris Isaak, St. Vincent, All Time Low, Don Gibson, Roger Miller, Current93
Favorite movies?
Chocolat
What do you like to eat?
What do I not like to eat.
Anything else to add?
Side of ranch.
Melissa Becerra // Marketing & Promotions Manager
How long have you been at Hopeless?
I started at Hopeless back in 2004!
What do you actually do?
Help to make our bands awesome.
Where are you from?
The Valley…haha nuff said
What are you listening to lately?
Besides Hopeless bands…Metric, Manchester Orchestra, Paramore, Say Anything, The Maine…the list goes on
Favorite movies?
That’s a hard one. Empire Records, Garden State, Superbad, Juno, Knocked Up, (500) Days of Summer, Mean Girls
What do you like to eat?
Lots of things. Pizza, fries (sweet potato or animal style haha), burgers (veggie to be exact), caramelized onions (make everything so much better), oh yeah grilled cheese is a must (with tomato of course), and veggie works burritos! yumm
Anything else to add?
If you’re the lurking type… @hopelessmelissa
Erin Choi // Licensing, Operations & Finance Manager
How long have you been at Hopeless?
I started as in intern in November 2004 and started working at Hopeless in June 2005.
What do you actually do?
I’m the Licensing, Operations & Finance Manager. My main job is pitching our bands/music to Film, TV, Video Games and Commercials and putting together our compilations.
Where are you from?
Torrance, CA
What are you listening to lately?
I love listening to our bands, but I’m also listening to Metric, We Were Promised Jet Packs, and Manchester Orchestra
Favorite movies?
Okay, so I love movies, these are a few that I really love: Garden State, The Notebook, Superbad, Once, The Shawshank Redemption, Adventureland, The Hangover
What do you like to eat?
Pizza with Tomatoes, BBQ Chicken Salads, and Tacos
Anything else to add?
Twitter: @erinchoi
Edwin Figueroa // Sales & Artist Development
How long have you been at Hopeless?
I started here Summer 2006
What do you actually do?
I work to make sure our bands music where people want to buy it, online at iTunes or in actual stores. Retail marketing, sales, distribution stuff.
Also, new bands, hit me up! I check out new music.
Where are you from?
Los Angeles, but I don’t like the Dodgers (or sports at all, really…)
What are you listening to lately?
Loving the new Set Your Goals album right now. Always listening to a lot of Blink, Thrice, Jimmy Eat World, Say Anything, Paramore, Foo Fighters…
Favorite movies?
The Hitcherhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Donnie Darko, Anchorman
What do you like to eat?
Anything on the menu I don’t recognize with a name I can’t pronounce. And carne asada nachos!
Anything else to add?
@edwinisradd