Steve Grein

steveg@newavetv.com

Title: President, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Baby Sitter, Counselor, Accountant, Salesman, Marketer, Secretary, Human Resources, Mechanic, Painter, Garbage Picker Upper, you name it!

I grew up in: Tinley Park, Il

If I weren't in production: Could be quoted as saying "Would you like fries with that?"

Most memorable experience at NeWave:
There are so many. Its like a baby to me. The top five are probably in no specific order);

1.) The 1st time I saw our logo on television as a Copyright
2.) Moving into our new office that we built and designed together
3.) Every time a client comes back for "repeat" work.
4.) Just about all of our company parties or
5.) Every time I hear my Mom or Dad talk about how proud they are of the company.

The best part of my job is: The Freedom

What is your most valued characteristic: Aggressiveness

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life:
Starting your own business is very very very very very very very difficult.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back,
what would you take: The life I give my family.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker, what would it say: Do it right, do it wrong, but JUST DO IT!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at
NeWave: *&^%#%!

What cartoon character would best describe you: Speed Racer

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Brian Aprati

brian@newavetv.com

Title: Executive Vice President, C.O.O.

I grew up in: Spent most of my childhood in the southern suburbs of Chicago.

If I weren’t in Production: I would probably be repeating the words "would you like fries with that?"  Unless Steve is my customer, then it would be "let me guess, you want this super-sized!"

Most memorable experience at NeWave: The first time I went to an event and was able to experience and witness all that goes into the production side of putting a show together.

The best part of my job is: Having the ability to make a difference and add value to an incredible company ... really ... it has nothing to do with being able to get tickets to just about any sporting event .... I swear!!

What is your most valued characteristic: Loyalty & dependability.  Unless drinking can be classified as a "valued characteristic"??

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Don't waste time thinking about everything you've already accomplished, but focus your attention on all that can be accomplished next.  Business Manager by day ... philosopher by night!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
My family .... can't joke about this one, my Mom would kill me!

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
I may not be Frank Sinatra, but I'm doing it MY way!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Productive (except for Scottie, what is it you do again????)

What cartoon character best describes you:
Popeye

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Herman Grein

Title: CFO

I grew up in: Maryville Academy

If I weren’t in production: Spending more time with my grandchildren

Most memorable experience at NeWave: The Birth of NeWave

The best part of my job is: Watching NeWave Grow

What is your most valued characteristic: Integrity

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: How much fun grandchildren are

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
The Bible

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker, what would it say:
Truth & Integrity are the cornerstones of character

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day
at NeWave: Hectic

What cartoon character would best describe you:
Yosemite Sam

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Ken Stout

ken@newavetv.com

Title: Executive Producer / Host

I grew up in: Clearwater, FL

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be in radio.

The best part of my job is: The people! Racers, crew members and fellow colleagues.

What is your most valued characteristic: My Determination.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Hey, did you know you
can make money in TV?

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
The support of my family.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
Determination will get you everything!!!!!!!!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Roller coaster

What cartoon character best describes you:
Tasmanian Devil with a little Scoobe Doo mixed in.

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Kim Taylor

kim@newavetv.com

Title: Executive Assistant

I grew up in: Willow Springs, IL

If I weren’t in Production: I would probably be working somewhere else and not having as much fun.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  There are many memorable moments in a short amount of time.

The best part of my job is: Working with a great group of people.

What is your most valued characteristic: Integrity.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Live each and every day to its fullest.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
I would take my 5 kids and my boyfriend, John.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
Treat people the way that you want to be treated.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Not sure there is just one word.

What cartoon character best describes you:
Minnie Mouse

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Kevin Gosewisch

kpgpc@newavetv.com

Title: Corporate Attorney

I grew up in: Chicago, IL

If I weren’t in Production: I'm not.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Do I really have to answer this?  I will have to take the 5th.

The best part of my job is: When Jen Ashley call out my name in a loud voice everytime I walked into the NeWave office.

What is your most valued characteristic: My love for my fellow man.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: That Blue Cheese goes good with just about every meal.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My putter.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Don't spend time dwelling on what you don't have.  Appreciate what you have and the tremendous people right in front of you.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Obtuse.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Mr. Magoo.

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Scott Malin

scott@newavetv.com

Title: Account Executive

I grew up in: Tinley Park, IL

If I weren’t in Production: I would be in baseball

The best part of my job is: The adventure

What is your most valued characteristic: Dedication

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Get married in Vegas

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
Family photo album

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
Live it while you can because all men die and most men never live.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Eventful

What cartoon character best describes you:
GI Joe

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Joe DiGiacomo

joe@newavetv.com

Title: Account Executive

I grew up in: Orland Park, Il

If I weren't in production: I'd be a sports radio talk show host.

Most memorable experience at NeWave: The 2007 WSORR Finale in Wheatland, MO. 

The best part of my job is: Meeting someone new everyday.

What is your most valued characteristic: My personality.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Learn as much as you can, as fast as you can. 

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back,
what would you take: My wife Cathy & my 2 Rat Terriers, Jake & Oscar. 

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker, what would it say: No pressure, no problem!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at
NeWave: Unpredictable.

What cartoon character would best describe you: Brian Griffin.

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Jen Ashley

jen@newavetv.com Title: Producer I grew up in: Schaumburg, IL If I weren’t in Production: I would probably be working a boring desk job… or I’d be the Rock’s personal assistant! Most memorable experience at NeWave: I think a lot of my experiences are memorable at NeWave.  More than anything, we have a lot of fun while we're on the road shooting an event and after the event is over.  Whether Greg, Tretow and I are chasing (on foot) a Speed Truck story or we're getting ready to shoot an off road desert race out of a helicopter ... all those things get your adrenaline pumping and you realize "I do have a fun job."     The best part of my job is: Freedom to think out of the box and be creative. What is your most valued characteristic: Attention to detail and persistence! What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: TV Producer sounds glamorous, but when you’re lugging equipment from airport to airport and you’re going on no sleep….you don’t feel glamorous at all If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take: My love for my family, friends, and animals (Bella and Sami) If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say: Just Bring It! What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave: Busy What cartoon character best describes you: Odie

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Michael Smith

michael@newavetv.com

Title: Editor

I grew up in: Waterloo, IA

If I weren’t in Production: I would be a professional skateboarder

The best part of my job is: Working with the latest and most innovative technology

What is your most valued characteristic: Discretion

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Guinness is good for you

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
iPod

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
When you got it flaunt it

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Super-sized

What cartoon character best describes you:
Spawn

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Sam Gahm

sam@newavetv.com

Title: Editor

I grew up in: Council Bluffs, IA

If I weren’t in Production: I'd wonder into the forest and never be seen again.

The best part of my job is: Entertaining People.

What is your most valued characteristic: My Sarcasm.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Never tell your employer you

like science fiction.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

Anything Light

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
Many times it's Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Interesting.

What cartoon character best describes you:
Daffy Duck

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Mike Otis Schmitz

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Greg Harshbarger

greg@newavetv.com

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Steven Koehler

stevek@newavetv.com

Title: POV Specialist

I grew up in: Cincinnati, OH

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be a famous actor.

The best part of my job is: Showing racers and crews their POV's.

What is your most valued characteristic: Sense of humor.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Run, run far away and never look back.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
Mickey, Bear Bear, big blue and my ipod.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
There are three types of people. Those who watch the shadows dance, those who make them dance and those who see the truth.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Did Steve call me to his office? Crap.

What cartoon character best describes you:
Homer

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Mark Urban

mark@newavetv.com

Title: Production Assistant

I grew up in: Worth,IL

If I weren’t in Production: I'd probably be in community college

Most memorable experience at NeWave:   For now... traveling to Charlotte with Jen and Greg to shoot the Chili Bowl promo.

The best part of my job is: Loving what I do

What is your most valued characteristic: Hard working

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: 

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
My beloved ipod.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave: Unique

What cartoon character best describes you: 

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Rebecca Schultze

rebecca@newavetv.com

 Title: Producer

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Justin Vaughan

justin@newavetv.com

Title: Assistant Editor

I grew up in: Oak Forest & Lockport, IL

If I weren’t in Production: Playing or coaching baseball.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Halloween Costumes.

The best part of my job is: I get to work with the top of the line editing software.

What is your most valued characteristic: Dry sense of humor.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Mustaches are really cool!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:
My Avenger.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:
Well, I believe in the soul, the small of a woman's back, the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch, that the novels of Susan-Sontag are self-indulgent, overrated crap.  I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.  I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter.  I believe in the sweet spot, opening presents on Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve, and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft wet kisses that last 3 days.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:
Cool

What cartoon character best describes you:
Herbert (The creepy old man from Family Guy)

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Bev Grein

bev@newavetv.com

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NeWave Devil Duck

Title: Mascot

I grew up in: Lake Michigan 

If I weren’t in Production: I would be flying south every winter.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Riding in the Batman truck at Monster Jam World Finals.

The best part of my job is: All the traveling I get to do--on and off the job.

What is your most valued characteristic: I'm purple.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: There's life outside the pond.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

Greg--my master.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Afflac!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Boom-Pow!!!

What cartoon character best describes you:  Howard the Duck.

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Ted Brunson

Title: Freelance Pit Reporter.

I grew up in: Clearwater, FL.

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be a lounge singer.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Sturgis Bike Rally ... 'nuff said!

The best part of my job is: Every part ... except the car rides of 6 hours or more (thanks Jen!).

What is your most valued characteristic: I'm a good friend.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Always give people the benefit of the doubt.  I've learned that recently, but it took too long.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My Mom's ring.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Make someone smile today or go back to bed.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Atypical.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Spongebob Squarepants (According to my son).

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Angelo Lazzara

Title: Freelance Producer/DP

I grew up in: Chicago, IL

If I weren’t in Production: I would be the bass player for Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Flea who?

Most memorable experience at NeWave: Mud race in Florida.  I was muddier than the trucks.

The best part of my job is: The diversity.

What is your most valued characteristic: I'm a hard worker.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Buy that classic car before you get married!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My wife, my kids and my American Fender Bass.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Been there, done that!!!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Wet.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Beavis.

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Julie Atchison

Title: Freelance Pit Reporter.

I grew up in: Peterborough, Ontario Canada.

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be a teacher.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Every shoot something totally crazy funny happens.  The best night I ever had with everyone was Monday Night Football!!

The best part of my job is: The people.

What is your most valued characteristic: Optimism.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Work less, play more.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My husband, Rob (lol).

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

I work to live, I don't live to work.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Entertaining.

What cartoon character best describes you:  I don't want to end up a cartoon in a cartoon graveyard.

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Scott Douglass

Title: Freelance Host of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and color analysts for Lucas Oil on the Edge.

I grew up in: Cleveland, OH

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s agent.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  

The best part of my job is: Working with a team of professionals.

What is your most valued characteristic: Honesty/trust.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Invest 10% of every cent you make.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

At the end of the day you're not taking any possessions with you anyway, so why take anything.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Go big or go home!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Fun.

What cartoon character best describes you:  ??? Maybe Underdog!  Or that beatnik looking character on Scooby Doo.

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L. Lonnie Peralta

Title: Freelance Director/DP/Camera Operator

I grew up in: Los Angeles, CA

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be racing cars and/or bike and breaking bones.

Most memorable experience at NeWave: Sturgis .... It's always the best!!!  

The best part of my job is: Traveling, seeing, experiencing and learning new things.

What is your most valued characteristic: Creative and easy-going, but committed.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Put all of your money into real estate.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

Coreen, Kaiya, and Lexie.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Live fast, Die Phat!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Controlled-Chaos.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Speed Racer.

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Larry Hogue

Title: Freelance Camera Operator.

I grew up in: Nixa, MO.

If I weren’t in Production: Bar Tender.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Phoenix, IHBA World Finals

The best part of my job is: Just being able to run camera.

What is your most valued characteristic: Hard worker.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Get involved in freelancing earlier!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

Golf clubs.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

S*#t happens!!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Interesting

What cartoon character best describes you:  Pappa Smurf.

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Tom Gee

Title: Freelance Producer.

I grew up in: Upstate New York (Cortland, NY).

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be working as a sportswriter.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Being stranded for 3 days on a bridge over a flooded highway in Houston during Hurrican Allison.

The best part of my job is: The constant variety of events, people and places.

What is your most valued characteristic: The ability to cope and adapt.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: To own not rent.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My wife and kids (not really possessions but you get it!).

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Live as an adult with the values you learned as a child.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Ambitious.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Opus the Penguin.

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Dianne Kavis

Title: Freelance Coordinating Producer.

I grew up in: Des Plaines, IL.

If I weren’t in Production: I wouldn't have met my husband.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Trashing Steve's hotel room!

The best part of my job is: Getting it done.

What is your most valued characteristic: Honesty.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Nothing, if I didn't experience it myself I wouldn't have listened!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My husband & kids, and of course my dogs!

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

Those who say it cannot be done shouldn't interrupt those doing it.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Interesting.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Definitely Bugs Bunny: Bugs Bunny always seems to either be doing some sort of mischievous thing, or is just an innocent rabbit that keeps fooling his hunter (s). Ha Ha!

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Bill Kavis

Title: Freelance Technical Producer

I grew up in: New York

If I weren’t in Production: I shutter to think.... 

Most memorable experience at NeWave: Every job with them is memorable! 

The best part of my job is: Having creative license and dealing with new challenges every day.

What is your most valued characteristic: How about two--integrity and work ethic.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Be careful what you wish for .... you may get it.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

Definitely my family.  Hey .... Who's got my new Ping G5's .... whoops?

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

In the old days I would have said, "Ride it like you stole it."  Now it's more like, "My kid beat up your honor student!"

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Duck!!

What cartoon character best describes you:  I'd say Spider Man but Batman has the best damn toys!

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Danny Becerra

Title: Freelance Camera Operator

I grew up in: The heart of East Los Angeles.

If I weren’t in Production: I'd be a coyote.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  IHBA drag boat blowing up 15 feet from me!  BAM!!

The best part of my job is: HMMMM..... still need to figure that one out.

What is your most valued characteristic: I think it's being a team player.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Work smart, not hard.

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My family!

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

If you can't see my mirrors I can't see you!

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Action-packed.

What cartoon character best describes you: ?

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Ken Heinemann

Title: Freelance Camera Operator.

I grew up in: Indiana

If I weren’t in Production: I would be in computers.

Most memorable experience at NeWave:  Marble Falls when we dumped a camera in the river.

The best part of my job is: Variety.

What is your most valued characteristic: Sarcasm.

What do you wish someone had told you earlier in life: Don't lend anyone MONEY!!

If you had to carry your most prized possession on your back, what would you take:

My portable TV/recorder.

If your life philosophy could be summed up on a bumper sticker what would it say:

He came, He saw, He shot, He complained.

What (1) word would you use to describe a typical day at NeWave:

Chaos.

What cartoon character best describes you:  Yosemite Sam.

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