Meet The Team
Behind every drop, every email, and every late-night deadline, is this crew right here. Meet the people who make it happen.
Aaron Stafford
Leads CME with a visionary approach, driving artist development, strategic growth, and industry partnerships that expand opportunities across music, media, and culture. Focused on building a platform where artists maintain creative control and turn talent into long-term success.
Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Chevon Rucker
Leads business strategy and operational development at CME, building the systems and partnerships that support artist growth and long-term success. Focused on turning creative vision into real opportunity, she helps artists strengthen their identity, expand their reach, and navigate the evolving music industry.
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
Leads talent and label relations at CME, building strategic connections between artists, partners, and opportunities across the music industry. Focused on artist advocacy and growth, he helps align talent with the CME vision while expanding access to collaborations, performances, and industry networks.
Founder, 93 Supreme | Talent & Label Relations Manager
Frankie Smalls
Leads public relations and cultural strategy at CME, driving media positioning, brand storytelling, and high-impact visibility for artists and partners. With experience across major labels and global brands, she builds campaigns and events that elevate talent, connect audiences, and expand reach across music and culture.
Founder, ShowYourNice | Public Relations
Synobia Parks
Leads A&R and operations at CME, overseeing artist discovery, development, and the day-to-day systems that keep the label moving. With 10 years of experience spanning artist management, tour managing, and securing brand sponsorships, he combines his sharp operational mind with his deep artist insight to every aspect of the business.
A&R | Operation Management
Harold Martin
Leads strategic partnerships and artist strategy at CME; building the infrastructure that connects artists to culture at scale. With a background spanning brand collaborations, major platforms, and high-impact live experiences, he creates opportunities that move artists from emerging to undeniable.
A&R | Global Partnership
Rich Flores
Drives artist development, executive production, and strategic partnerships at CME, with 10+ years of experience working alongside major labels and brands including Atlantic, Def Jam, and Disney. Specializing in Web3 and metaverse innovation, he builds cutting-edge experiences that connect music, culture, and technology while expanding opportunities for artists and partners alike.
A&R | Project Management