Edie Okamoto, CEO and President is an international marketing and media professional with more than 30 years experience working with technology, consumer-oriented companies and media companies. Ms. Okamoto has held roles in business development, marketing, advertising and media relations experience, both in client and agency roles. She is fluent in four languages, including English, German, French and Spanish. Ms. Okamoto has hands-on experience in 23 countries, including Europe, the Americas and Asia. Ms. Okamoto oversees strategic planning, business development and customer services.

Edie Okamoto started her professional career in 1979 in the Advertising Agency World where she worked for WCC/Saatchi & Saatchi. There she learned the media trade on accounts such as Hewlett-Packard, GTE Lenkurt, GTE Sylvania, American Microsystems, and Canadian Pacific Airlines, Port of Oakland . Late 1979 she got recruited by a Retail Agency where she worked on Holiday Inn, C&W Foods, Macy's, JC Penney, and Gemco/Memco, where she was promoted to Media Director responsible for planning and buying TV and Radio time.

In April 1980 she started as Media Director for DDB San Francisco where she gained some recognition for formulating the international media launch strategy for Microsoft's, MS-DOS, Programming Languages and their first applications software suite - Multiplan. She also worked all accounts, including GTE Microcircuits, Volkswagen, St. Francis Hotel . The media billing under her guidance grew by 800% in less than two years. Late 1982 she worked at Lutat, Battey on the Pre-IPO campaigns for Altos Computers, Seagate Technology, and Wyse Technologies. Right from the start and due to her language skills and multi-cultural understanding she found herself responsible for taking companies' image campaigns internationally.

In March of 1983 she founded her own consulting firm International Marketing and Media (IMM) to be able to pursue her career and to be able to spend time raising her children. While raising her children she chose to work part-time on interesting projects, which included over 50 multi-national company-launches in the technology and the consumer sector. Clients included AT&T International, HP, Digital Research, Hyundai, Alcatel and Logo Paris US Entries, Body Smart Systems, and over 200 other firms. She often was recruited by and served media companies such as IDG, where her idea eventually caused the formation of Computer 2000, wrote the concept of PC Week for Markt & Technik, who sold it to Ziff-Davis. She consulted with Hayden Publishing, assisted with the launch of the German and French Sun Magazines. She also helped launch five advertising agencies whose billing grew up to $86,000,000, always in less than two years. She has hands-on experience in over 21 countries and has experience in training and managing teams of up to 860 employees.

Since the foundation of RioVida Networks in 2005 - Edie Okamoto has been instrumental in launching several ventures including among others: Tullman Sports; Viritec; Fikorus; Karlsson Concept; UC Jazz Club; Marine Axis; and is currently also promoting www.rolandomorales.com www.kerrygordy.com, www.albellpresents.com, www.ventradio.net, www.averagejoecookshow.com; www.music-one.com, www.kissnetwork.net, and Beverly Reiser, VIPete, Harith Shakir, Joaquin Mixon, The Mixon Girls, and Virtuoso Music and Distribution. Ms. Edie Okamoto provides supports to a variety of non-profit companies, authors, composers, and artists.

At RioVida Networks Edie Okamoto is responsible for strategic and international business development and media relations. She initiates and builds strong strategic partnerships to leverage RioVida Networks business development and media services for our causes and our entertainment, media, corporate clients and on a national and international level. She is fluent in English, German, French and Spanish and has intimate knowledge of Asian cultures and business practices. She can be reached at edie.okamoto@riovida.net.

Kevin Lynch, Technical Director has a varied background in the video production industry as well as the website development and network and computer maintenance. He owned and managed Game Depot and thirteen other websites, predominantly in the video gaming industry. His business experience ranges from business management, creative conception, online website development and technical management of educational and entertainment projects.

Prior to owning and operating 14 websites, he designed and built internal networks for internet/intranet networks. Maintained all computers and network administration, plus set up tracking systems of finances and employment records.

He gained experience by providing technical management support to Intelenet, Verado, SevenspaceNuclio, Blue Cross of California, and Build Rehabilitation Industries. His services included trouble shooting and assistance for all Microsoft OS's and Applications, including but not limited to MS Office 97, 2000, XP and Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP, plus NT, 2000 and 2003 Server. He handled remote administration of network, servers, workstations (Compaq and Dell) and websites. Assessed all technical equipment needs, services, repairs, purchases and construction. Supplied remote support for customers via Remote Connectivity (Telnet, SSH, PCAnywhere, VNC, Remote Access, Terminal Services, VPN, Dialup, and Routed.) Responded to program alert messages. Resolved all system issues from hardware to software utilizing the Remedy tracking system.

Kevin was the Lead Network Operations Center for the Managed Services devision suppling top-level technical support (Windows and Unix) for all new and existing Data Center customers. Kevin is experienced in network management and troubleshooting of DS3, T1, ISDN, DSL and dialup. Designed and Implemented proper procedures for troubleshooting, resolving and reporting of all network or connectivity problems utilizing Remedy Ticketing system.

Kevin also co-founded GUITAR SCHOOL.NET, designed and programmed it's first website. Kevin is the primary Video capture technician and sound editor utilizing direct to PC recording for all video. He also built and administered the first version of the GUITAR SCHOOL.NET website.

He is accustomed to handling customer service issues on a daily basis, along with assisting supervision of customer service employees. As an auditor for Blue Cross of California he monitored a large staff for accuracy and project completion. At Build Rehabilitation Industries he also mentored and trained new employees for numerous job positions. He is certified in A+, MCP, MCSA and MCSE, and is one of the world's top interactive TV graphical interface programmers.

Kevin Lynch is back in school to finish his Masters Degree in Informatics. He holds a full time job at Technical Director and enjoys his growing family. He still assists with RioVida Networks needs. He can be reached at kevinlynch@gamesmark.com

After graduating cum laude from Yale University , Rick worked in the Programming Departments at CBS and NBC, concluding this portion of his career as Director of Current Programs at NBC, supervising production of numerous primetime hits. Rick's work and relationships earned him a long-term contract to write and produce at Universal Studios, where he was nominated for an Emmy as Supervising Producer of QUANTUM LEAP for NBC. He also created, wrote, and Executive Produced the long-running CBS sitcom MAJOR DAD.

Rick then shifted his attention to the emerging first-run syndication market, pioneering top-level production. He wrote and Executive Produced hits like GENE RODDENBERRY'S EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT (Tribune), RENEGADE (USA Network), and WITCHBLADE (Turner).

Most recently he has achieved another lifelong ambition, writing and producing a world-spanning series of documentaries titled GOIN' BACK for Discovery Channel set to premiere in the fall of 2004.

A fine musician, Rick is also a founding partner and producer of GUITAR SCHOOL.NET, the online instructional arm of Guitar Center , America 's largest retail music chain. In this capacity he has produced streaming video music lessons in all styles, taught by numerous rock and jazz stars for online distribution.

Rick lives in Laguna Beach , California with Rosine, his wife of twenty-two years.

Since participating in the launch of RioVida Networks, Rick Okie has gone on to win several Emmy's for "Goin' Back." He provides guitar lessons at his company www.videoguitarlessons.com/teacher_list.asp. And is involved with bringing Soldiers back home http://www.mooresmarauders.org/rick_okie.htm

Offered successful trademark and brand building strategies to assist in the development of a focused cohesive management effort in building strong brands. Further worked with senior executives aligning business and internet strategies to assure maximum marketing benefit from the dollars invested. Since 1999 he is a frequent guest lecturer at the UCLA School of Business, Branding and Corporate Brand Strategies. Participated frequently as a guest lecturer on a variety of topics including: Brand Development Strategies, Branding for the 21st Century, Brand Management and Controls, Branding as a Corporate Security Strategy, e-Branding, Strategic Planning in the information age, and more.

In 1995 he founded the The Page Group, providing expertise in brand development, marketing, strategic planning, and implementation for firms such as Indian Motorcycle Company, American Honda Motorcycles, Caterpillar International, Alta Vista Search and Shopping, Big Word.com, Style Systems.com, The Coca-Cola Company, Sierra Financial Advisors/Sierra Homes/Sierra Ventures LLC, Levi Strauss; Co, Excelsior Henderson motorcycles, Rainforest Café’s, Walt Disney companies, Guess Int’l. and others.

2000 to present – Principal, Richmond-Page, providing exciting marketing, event planning and implementation across the motorcycle industry. Lending vision to the development of marketing strategies for Native American causes and programs. Primary focus has been in support of Indian Motorcycle, Native American Chamber of Commerce, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, various tribal governments and casinos, etc.

1990-1995 – President and COO, Majority Shareholder, Co-Founder---Coca-Cola brand licensed products / Coca Cola Brand Clothes, BERLECA USA, L.P., (vol. over $10 mil. annually) Brought new licensed products (apparel and related accessories) company to market with sales of $5+ million within 24 months, and achieved budgeted sales plans in excess of $10 million annually in 4 years. Prior to 1990 he gained his experience in a number of management positions in sales and marketing with various apparel, sporting goods, licensing companies including: Nat’l. Sales Manager Union Bay Sportswear, VP Sales and Marketing BUM Equipment, Dir of Operations and US Sales for Triangle Apparel, and Regional Manager Levi Strauss and Co..

Bob has a keen understanding of consumer and brand relationship marketing and an even stronger focus on developing winning strategies between licensing partners. Years of experience in bringing new products to market has developed a keen sense or understanding for the consumer, retail channel, and supply channel needs in developing successful strategies.

He rides an Indian Chief, Indian Chief Trike, Honda ACE, Honda Magna, and an American Motorcycle Custom.He can be reached at http://www.pagegroup.com.

Branscombe was the Native American Entertainer of The Year, Mr. Showmanship of Las Vegas, The National Coalition of Motorcyclists Silver Spoke Recipient and Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Sturgis South Dakota, National Motorcycle Hall of Fame Iowa. He is the most recognized motorcycle celebrity internationally Branscombe rides numerous Indian Chief motorcycles, Indian Chief Trike, and an American Motorcycle Custom.

Branscombe started out on a mini bike that he and a group of his friends put together. Morning, noon, and night they rode that mini bike on a four-acre ranch Branscombe lived on. After the mini bike, he went to a "bull taco" (dirt bike), then on to the big bikes.

Although Branscombe has ridden, and still rides, his many Indian Chief Motorcycles he now rides an American Motorcycle 1902 Custom, and will be riding one of American Motorcycles newest creations in the upcoming movie The Iron Horseman to be released in fall of 2006. "Riding is a stress reducer for us (him and Lei); metaphysical in many ways. When you're out on the road, it becomes a spiritual experience”.

Branscombe has starred in numerous TV series and movies including: the staring role as Bobby Six Killer in the Renegade TV series, Texas Walker Ranger, Action Jackson, Scorpion King, Bay Watch, and numerous others.

He has achieved success and recognition throughout his career including: acknowledgement as USA’s Native American Entertainer of the Year, Mr., Showman of the Year (the Las Vegas Review Journal), CMA Peoples Choice Award (Humanitarian of the Year), and Best Live Show of the Year (European Festival and Fairbuyers Assoc). He is both an inductee in the National Motorcycle Museum and Hall of fame as well as the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and is recognized throughout the industry as an industry leader, celebrity spokesperson, and supporter of the sport and the charities/events associated with it.

He also is a musical entertainer holding numerous shows each year at Native American Casinos and major Motorcycle Rally’s throughout the United States and Europe with his band “Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse”.He can be reached at http://www.branscomberichmond.com/gallery.htm.

After graduating from UCLA in 1986, Ray followed in his father's and grandfather’s footsteps and obtained his Juris Doctorate from San Francisco Law School in 1992. Ray began his career with Prudential Securities, then moved with a team of partners to Piper Jaffray, setting up 401k retirement plans for some of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley.

After ten years of great success in financial services, Ray's life changed. He faced divorce and experienced several years of personal struggles with money, relationships and self. Ray set out on a journey of personal growth, becoming aware of the strong and often-destructive influence money could wield. Ray noticed how people's unconscious negative money habits often prohibited them from achieving success in their lives and careers. As a result of his own personal growth work, Ray now enjoys a rewarding life as a conscious father of three wonderful children and a committed partner to his lovely wife.

Ray shares his passion and his knowledge about the benefits of conscious living with as many people as possible, including other professionals. He can be reached at http://www.ascendantcompany.com/events.php.

Alan Segal, Creative Director - Emeritus is an experienced creative director and communication strategist, art director/writer team, multimedia artist and photographer. For over 20 years -- with agencies from New York to New Zealand , and on his own -- Alan has been applying creative energy and vision, logic, and business problem-solving skills to the development of effective branding and marketing programs for clients in a wide range of industries. His career began at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York , art-directing video, print, catalogs, and the first interactive shopping tests in America . This experience led him to early database-driven direct marketing efforts for Nissan, AT&T, Sheraton, and others while at Chiat/Day (in both New York and Los Angeles ). Alan became the first creative group head for interactive media at Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles in 1995. There he designed, co-wrote, and creative-directed Toyota.com from its inception through 1999.

Under Alan, Saatchi's interactive creative team grew from one to sixteen, collecting a few awards for out-of-the-box "new media" along the way (from Communication Arts, Graphis, and Advertising Age, among others). Most important, the work opened wide new channels of direct marketing for Toyota . Saatchi's senior management tapped Alan to seed interactive capabilities in their New Zealand offices in 1997; he helped build a department in Wellington , and personally contributed to a revised web strategy for Telecom New Zealand (the largest corporation in the country). After this tour of duty down under, Alan returned to L.A. and was promoted to Director of New Media Strategies.

More recently, Alan was Senior Creative Director at USWeb/CKS, then Director of New Media at Pedersen Media Group (both San Francisco ). He supervised projects from large-scale ecommerce sites to banners and promotions for Time Warner, Kinko's, and JCPenney. In 2000, he produced a worldwide webcast of Sun's JavaOne conference (the largest developers conference in the world), as well as Qwest Communications' 2000 annual report (both online and in print).

Alan studied photography and design at Penn State and at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia ; during breaks in his formal training, he acted as a commercial photographer and designer, as well as a staff photographer/counselor at youth camps in Pennsylvania . Then, in 1990, he met a computer named Mac at New York 's Parsons School of Design, and life began anew.

Husband to Margot Tanner, and the father of twin toddlers, Alan has renewed his commitment to sharing the creative process with others, beyond his professional work; he teaches advertising fundamentals at the Art Institute of California and also lends his talents to a few non-profits across the country, primarily in the arts and recreation (including ArtSFest Inc., San Francisco Parks Trust, the Classical Recording Foundation, and IFP/New York).

At RioVida Networks, Alan Segal heads up RioVida Studios, our creative services department. With his combined strategic/creative background, in both interactive and more traditional marketing, Alan is now working with clients on the integration of their direct marketing and general brand messaging primarily via mail, print, new media, promotions and events. He can be reached at http://www.offswitch.com/about-AlanSegal.html.