Meet The Team
The OOdles global media team boasts extensive experience in web development and game design, having contributed to some of the industry's most significant projects. Our passion lies in the relentless pursuit of designing and developing top-tier products, dedicating the time necessary to refine them. If you're interested in joining us, visit the "Join Our Team" section!
Lawrence Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer
Lawrence Shapiro, a marketing executive for 25+ years, and current board member for Matador credit union, has reshaped brand stories for companies like Cadillac and Nissan. He holds degrees from California State University, Northridge, and Yale School of Management. In his free time, he enjoys family outings and Southern California beach trips with his wife, two children, and two dogs, Finneas and Rio.
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James Blackman
Chief Operation Officer
James H Blackman, Director of Communication, drives strategic initiatives and fosters connections with a dynamic approach. With 40 years in PRFM Marketing and extensive professional experience, he navigates modern communication landscapes adeptly, implementing innovative strategies that yield tangible results
Andrew Chinn
Chief Technology Officer
Andrew Chinn, CTO of Oodles global meida, boasts 18 years of Java technology expertise. He spearheaded legacy system modernization at Elevance Health and led GDPR-compliant system design at Kudo. At ATX Solutions, he developed a data integration platform. Proficient in microservice architecture, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions, he's a transformative leader in IT.
Sean Mahoney
Chief Communication and Promotions Officer
Mahoney began his PR career in the '80s, handling campaigns for TV icons, music legends, and major brands. Transitioning to corporate marketing in the '90s, he led campaigns for major motion pictures. In 2005, he founded South of Rose Communications, collaborating with renowned media outlets.
Blake Cejner
Cheif Product Officer
Blake Cejner, CPO of OOdles global media, brings a decade of game design expertise and a strong background in design and sales. His journey began in 2015 with Nano Looper, leading to significant contributions to a major crowdfunded projects and web3 games. Proficient in both tech and business, pushing OOdles global media ahead as CPO.
Brett Tucker
Chief Product Acquisition Officer
Brett Tucker, a University of Minnesota Duluth graduate, played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants before excelling in automotive sales. He rose from salesman to general manager at Group One Automotive and later led Texas Direct Auto's growth as General Manager. Today, he continues his journey at Texas Auto Pros.
Wenny Blackman
Director of Influences Recruitment
Experienced beauty industry expert with 30+ years in salon management, beauty artistry, business development. Demonstrated success in converting small into multimillion-dollar ventures using innovative marketing and sales strategies Committed to philanthropy and ongoing professional growth within and the beauty field. Passionate about empowering salon owners to elevate their businesses for sustainable future growth.
Harley Langberg
Talent Partnership & Brand Ambassador
Harley Langberg, graduated from Northwestern University in 2010 majoring in Economics and minoring in Mandarin Chinese. For the last 13 years has been a Managing Partner of my family office Silverfox LLC with responsibilities including: sourcing projects, leading analysis, research, and due diligence, preparing marketing and investor documents, bringing in outside investors, helping the investment companies with sales and business development, and providing technical and project presentations on investor calls.
Matthew Banister
Chief Legal Officer
Matthew Banister started career as the Managing Partner of a General Practice Law Firm, concentrating on Oil and Gas acquisitions and transactions, Family Law Litigation, and Criminal Defense representation. He managed a caseload of over 75 clients which included those appointed by the criminal indigent defense system, retained clients, and corporate clients. Furthermore, he took on contract duties with the Wharton County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, where he helped mentor less experienced prosecutors on the Code of Criminal Procedure, negotiation techniques, and trial strategy.
