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Chief Justice Michael Stailey
• Location: Santa Monica, CA
• Joined: May 2002
• 150 full reviews
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Welcome to the third generation of DVD Verdict. I joined the team as a baby Judge in the Spring of 2002, went into business partnership with Former Chief Mike Jackson in late 2003 (evolving Verdict from a fan site into a legitimate film and television marketing company), and now have the extreme pleasure of overseeing the finest ensemble of writers, editors, and film enthusiasts the world has ever seen. Seriously. I could not be more proud of how far DVD Verdict has come these past few years, and couldn't be more excited about where we're headed.
Oh, a little more about me? Well, if you want the self-guided tour, you can visit michaelstailey.com. Otherwise, this actor, writer, artist was born and raised in Chicago and spent 12 years in corporate America before figuring out why he was so miserable. Following my passions, I returned to the stage (after far too long of an absence) to do Equity theatre, as well as independent film both in front of and behind the camera. I relocated Verdict to its new home in Southern California in late 2006, to grow the business, and fully utilize my membership in the Screen Actors Guild. I hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iowa (how's that for a former life); an MBA in Strategic Marketing from DePaul University in Chicago; played classical violin for 16 years, from elementary school through university; am a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, who loves nothing more than watching batting practice on a weekday afternoon at Wrigley Field; an all-around Disney enthusiast (special thanks to the Disney Podcast Network for feeding that addiction); and dream of eventually planting roots in Hawaii.
My door is always open to anyone with comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions. You can call the office at (310) 878-4968 or email me directly and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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Thanks for your readership and for making Verdict the only resource DVD enthusiasts will ever need!
