The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) is the largest organization of Location Managers and Location Scouts in the motion picture, television, commercial and print production industries. Their membership plays a vital role in the creativ
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10 • LMGI COMPASS | Summer 2024 The 2024 LMGI Board Elections We are pleased to announce the newly elected members of the 2024 Board of Directors. Michael Glaser and Michael Wesley, both highly acclaimed location professionals from Los Angeles, have been elected to join the Board. Glaser and Wesley bring a wealth of experience and award-winning expertise to the LMGI Board of Directors. With their extensive backgrounds in both domestic and international television and feature films, they are well equipped to contribute to the continued success of the organization. Wesley's impressive resume includes work on major productions such as Transformers 2, 3 & 4, Inception and The Dark Knight Rises. Glaser's credits include Interstellar, The Hateful Eight and The Dark Knight Rises. once again tallied the most votes in LMGI history. This is a testament to our nominees' professionalism and superb reputations, as well as the engagement of our membership. Congratulations to our elected 2024 Board members." Outgoing from the Board are longtime directors Ken Brooker and Dan Connolly. Per Vice President Angus Ledgerwood, "Ken Brooker has been a valuable part of this organization for eight years, recently serving as Treasurer and remaining an important leader of the 1st Vice President Angus Ledgerwood Glaser and Wesley will serve alongside returning members Jimmy Ayoub (NY), Danny Finn (CA), Mac Gordon (GA), Eric Klein (NY), Angus Ledgerwood (UK), Edward Mazurek (CA), David McKinney (CA), Robin Macdonald (CAN), John Rakich (CAN), Ryan Schaetzle (GA), Lisa Scope (AUS), Alison A. Taylor (CA) and Scott Trimble (CA). The 2024 Officers of the Executive Committee were also confirmed at the June 2 Board of Directors meeting. They are: President John Rakich, 1st Vice President Angus Ledgerwood, 2nd Vice President Robin Macdonald, Treasurer David McKinney and Secretary Lisa Scope. Said Election Committee Chair Edward Mazurek: "With eight open Board seats and 12 excellent candidates, the 2024 election results President John Rakich MarCom Committee. Both Ken and Dan will be greatly missed as members of the Board." The LMGI Board would also like to thank Alison Taylor for her five years of service on the LMGI Board's Executive Committee, first as Co-treasurer and later as Vice President. She worked tirelessly, giving her time, unparalleled guidance, leadership and professionalism. She set the standard for service and commitment. Returning for a third term, President Rakich stated: "I am once again thankful to the LMGI membership for their continued support and honored the Board of Directors have trusted me to continue to lead the LMGI for a third term. I am humbled to work alongside this Board of dedicated international location professionals. Through our combined efforts, we will continue to lead the LMGI membership forward, and to grow as indispensable creative and collaborative production leaders on a global level." Many thanks to our members for participating in running and/or voting in this year's election. LMGI Board member bios and photographs can be found at www. locationmanagers.org 2nd Vice President Robin Macdonald Treasurer David McKinney Secretary Lisa Scope Michael Glaser Michael Wesley