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IMS — Vol. IThe C-Suite · JUL 26, 2026

The C-Suite

Built by indies.

Nine roles, one mission — 90% of every dollar back in the artist’s hands.

IMS C-Suite organizational chart
BJ

BJ

Chief Executive Officer

Founder. Independent artist who built the platform he wished he had — one where 90% of every dollar lands in the artist's hands.

Brian Houston

Brian Houston

Chief Technology Officer

Architect of the IMS stack. AWS-native, ships fast, breaks nothing.

Ayah Harper

Ayah Harper

Chief Experience Officer

Everything you see and click. Designs for clarity, not clutter.

Mykel Griggs

Mykel Griggs

Chief Creative Officer

Visual identity, brand voice, and how the platform feels.

Kellan Patterson

Kellan Patterson

Chief Legal Officer

Keeps independent artists in control of their work and the platform clear of pitfalls.

Ashley Bishop

Ashley Bishop

Chief Logistics Officer

Operations, partnerships, and the engine room that keeps everything moving.

Curtis Lee

Curtis Lee

Chief Financial Officer

90/10 splits, Stripe Connect flows, and making sure the math is right.

Asia Bright

Asia Bright

Chief Research Officer

What artists need, what fans want, and how the gap between them closes.

Jeremiah Irving

Jeremiah Irving

Chief Investment Officer

Capital strategy and growth — keeping the doors open while the artists get paid first.

★ Staff Picks

What the team is championing.

Each leader has one artist they’re backing this season.