CEO/Executive Producer & Founder Bill Brown- (Right) Creator of Dashboard Productions - Executive Producer: Bill has an incredible amount of creatvitity and is essential in the Dashboard's show creation. Currently to date Bill has taken 4 tv show concepts and turned them into reality. Bill went to Morningside College from '84-88, After college Bill joined the Marine Corps 1988 through 1992. There he became a decorated Marine through his tour in the Gulf during Desert Storm....Bill officially began his career in the world of marketing back in 1994 in the world of radio as a sales consultant and promotions guru. After this 5 year stint, Bill then opened the Brown Ad Group, a full service advertising agency and consulting firm. He spent those days traveling the country consulting with businesses both large and small and helping them with all facets of marketing. It wasn't until later that Bill decided to truly go into the television world. During his time as CEO of the Brown Ad Group he directed and scripted hundreds of television commercials for clients such as Ethan Allen, Hot Spring Portable Spas, Harley Davidson, Pinch A Penny stores in Florida, Baker Pool & Spa in St. Louis, and more. Bill started prototyping show ideas in 2006 and starting working with long time friend and executive producer and director Dan Nannen. Dan Nannen & Bill started producing a sports tv show (Iowa Sports Weekly). ISW began airing in 2006 and shortly there after Bill created the tv show Fieldtrip, along with a new prototype in 2008 called "Metro Woman" a tv show for women. To date Bill has overseen the tv side along with helping many clients with high end commercial tv production. His primary role in Dashboard Productions is: Show creation, filmography, production, client relations, graphic design, and manager of the Dashboard Team...
Dan Nannen Executive Producer - Dan was essential in the birth of Dashboard Productions with his filmography and technical expertise. Dan went to Iowa State and excelled in Media! He spent many years as the director of production for KDSM Fox 17 in Des Moines. After Fox, Dan opened a company (Silver Wings Production) where he has composed hundreds of tv commercials for clients, as well as is the owner of the tv show "Open House". Dan also produced a feature film (Silver Wings), a fantasy production about a pilot who went through a time warp and ended up in Mid-evil times. It's a must see. Dan brings a lot to Dashboard Productions. Dan is also the primary filmographer for all Fareway tv commercials...His primary role in Dashboard Productions is: Filmography, editing, posting, direction, and production.
Amanda Trost- Producer/Editor - Amanda learned her tv skills atBuena Vista University in Storm Lake. She was involved in the University Cable Network, and was an assistant production manager, program manager at the UCN as well as helping with the various television programs on the UCN. She brings a great new perspective to Dashboard Productions. Amanda handles all of our tape inception, our post production, show and production editing, creative, as well as can be often found on set as a shooter. Amanda brings a lot of talent, and ideas to this ever changing industry.
Stephanie Trost-Segment Producer Stephanie produces, edits, shoots, and everything in between. She has been invloved in many media activities while at UNI, including UNI television news reporting, UNI athletic video board, producing various news segments, anchoring, directing, editing and other media activities. Stephanie also is an incredible graphic designer...
Billy Lewis - Billy Got his Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism from East Carolina University. Worked as a news photographer for 5 years in Wilmington, NC and learned invaluable skills from shooting, editing, writing, etc. Transitioned those skills into the world of commercials and independent filmmaking. Wrote, Produced and Directed the independent film 'The Jailhouse' starring C. Thomas Howell. Has been very blessed and fortunate in his career. Billy helps us with all forms of production, post production, and amazing camera work!
Gia Wagner - Military Market Specialist/ Sales Coordinator Gia Wagner has long been a supporter and advocate of the active duty men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States. As the daughter of a Marine, the sister of an Army retiree, the mother of an active duty Airman and a US Navy Veteran herself, she instinctively relates to the many demographics represented by our Armed Forces. Ms. Wagner's life after the Navy took her in the direction of the highly competitive field within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Departments of the Army and Navy aboard military installations in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. It was there that she found her niche combining both her respect for the military, and her natural enthusiasm for people and patriotic endeavors. Ms. Wagner continues to be both an avid student and mentor in the art of military consumer marketing strategy through commercial sponsorship and advertising. Her experience creates a bridge between Corporate America's desire to partner with the military, and the military command structure that seeks partners in support of our troops. Ms. Wagner currently resides in Swansboro, NC outside of Camp Lejeune, pronounced "Luh-Jern".
Additional Staff/Freelancers
Tres Bruce - Cameras/post production
Nick Fuchs - Cameras/post production
Darrell Pryor - Cameras/post production