5 Diamond Records Corp

ANTOINE BORDELON | CEO



Antoine has always been ahead of the curve graduating from high school at the age of 13, getting an undergrad from Berkley and graduating from Stanford’s prestigious medical school. While pursuing a BS in Business Administration, Antoine continued to develop his own artistic ability and becoming a talented performer in his own right.



Antoine’s first label was BLS Entertainment group signing such acts as Preach, Revon and Farriah Summers garnering interest from several major labels. Antoine ultimately decided to pursue the independent label route while putting his own entertainment career on hold to search for a quality and professional staff that could take 5DE to the top of the independent label ladder while he took his position as the new President of Epic Records in January of 2011.





DURIE PURVIS | COO



Durie Purvis or DP, as he prefers, is a veteran of the industry of well over 20 years. DP’s experience derives from working his way up from the mail room through various computer related jobs to eventually managing artists, musicians, screenwriters and actors.



DP served as the Executive Director for SDEG (Swamp Dogg Entertainment Group) scoring a multi-platinum record with “Ain’t No Future N’Yo Frontin” by MC Breed. The successful venture led DP to create DP & Associates and his own label Buckshot Records as well as Co-Chair Work It Out Entertainment, exclusively handling Five Eight’s/Kedar Recording artist Samson.



DP joined the TMG Street Pride Records family over 15 years ago and serves in the capacity of General Manager overseeing operations and is a key member of the strategy team. DP has been instrumental in working with TMG artists Raven Symone, female rap group The Conscience Daughters, L.T.D and Silk.



BRIAN FLETCHER | President



Brian Fletcher is an award winning marketer, writer and producer with almost 20 years’ experience in corporate marketing, sports and entertainment. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Brian ventured out on his own as a consultant in new marketing techniques and emerging mediums to major corporations including Chevrolet and Chrysler. The marketing world has been playing catch up to his unique ability to forecast and utilize emerging trends, markets and mediums.



Brian has developed a solid reputation as a creative leader that approaches each set of business objectives with a clean slate and ready with the appropriate set of high impact ideas. A rare approach, but one that maximizes return on investment whether leveraging a traditional marketing campaign, branded entertainment property or engaging consumers with a narrowcast strategy. Companies such as Anchor Bay Entertainment, Ford Motor Company, Superchips, Corvette Racing and Citizens Banking Corporation have all solidified their brand messages and relationships with customers utilizing Brian’s well rounded, multi-touch point approach.



On the entertainment side, Brian has worked on promotions using acts such as Brooks & Dunn, Kathy Mattea and written, produced and directed a television pilot as well as many commercials.



CYNTHIA JONES | Vice President of Operations, General Manager







Cynthia Jones is a seasoned business and marketing professional with more than 15 years of cross-industry, senior and director level management experience. Ms. Jones’ fascination with innovation, and diversity fueled by the energy of the entrepreneurial spirit has afforded her the ability to successfully support, implement and execute Fortune 500 companies’ strategic business initiatives.



After experiencing small business ownership as the CEO of two web-based companies, she is well versed on the business components of finance, marketing and technology that apply across industries. Although new to the music business, Cynthia is well connected with music industry leaders and managers and at the end of the day business is business, and if you know business, applying the experience will have the impact of great success.





VINNY RUSSO | Vice President of Marketing & Promotions





Vinny Russo has the ultimate blend of experience and entrepreneurial spirit bringing a wealth of capabilities in public relations, promotions, media, events, logistics and marketing to 5DE. Vinny spent several years working as the marketing, promotions and music director for the Tampa and Atlanta markets of Clear Channel working successfully with primary and secondary formats.



Recently, Vinny has excelled in the exotic car industry working as the East Coast Account Manager for Schiefer Public Relations and dealer relations for Spyker Cars North America. Vinny has excelled at brand building and revenue generating campaigns that have a high perceived value. His work in marketing and multi touch promotions includes the likes of the Festivals of Speed (independent promotion), Dupont Registry, Hennessey Performance, Gennadi Design Group, Spyker and Lamborghini.