Howard Messer - CPA - Chief Financial Officer
Punch Television is thrilled to have Howard Messer, CPA on board as the Chief Financial Officer for the network. Mr. Messer has extensive experience in the pubic company arena. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer for a NASDAQ and American Stock Exchange listed company in the technology and service field.
Through his leadership and financial vision, those entities experienced revenue and earnings growth at rates substantially higher than their peer group. Their market cap increase from $10,000,000 to over $500,000,000.
His public accounting background includes several radio and television stations in New York State. Mr. Messer is well versed in new media and has served as the Chief Operating Officer and business strategist for numerous start-up ventures. During his time with those companies, Mr. Messer was able to raise over $100,000,000 in debt and equity financing.
Mr. Messer is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He also serves as a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Curtis O. Clark - Director of Production
Curtis Omari Clark joins the executive team as Director of Production for the Punch Television Network. Mr. Clark has nearly forty-five years of experience in Community Outreach and thirty-six years of experience in Media and Television production. Some of his notable credits include an emphasis in turn key operations, and highlights in still photography in which he produced a documentary on Urban Life in five West African Countries—all video taped on location.
While attending Jefferson High in Los Angeles, California, Mr. Clark's leadership was instrumental in organizing a youth organization. This organization grew to over 400 members, which resulted in the first city wide high school walk-out. This had a major impact on social and civil rights in public schools. His influence on this issue prompted meeting requests from the staff of Dr. Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy.
Mr. Clark’s experience in Community Outreach extends into Directorship of a Single Women’s Shelter, Women and Children’s Shelter and the City of Refuge Rescue Outreach. He also served as an advocate Recruiter/Counselor at California State University at Long Beach. While holding this position, he was responsible for the admission of over 1500 minority students.
In the world of Media and Television, Mr. Clark has humbly held the position of Producer and Director of independent television productions, Urban Music Director of a Public FM radio broadcast, Program Manager for Cable TV, Public Access Production Manager, Cameraman and Program Director, Technical Photographer, and Music Director, just to name a few.
Mr. Clark has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree is Mass Communications, with a Minor in Industrial Photography from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds a California Teaching Credential in Media Production.
Rachel Ramos - Executive Director
Executive Producer, Rachel Ramos is proud to call Punch Television Network her home. It’s safe to say that she is the ‘Queen behind the Scenes’. Not only is Miss Ramos the right-hand lady for Punch CEO Joseph Collins, she’s pouring her heart into changing lives and creating a television network known for its genuine passion and drive for success.
After nearly twenty years in the corporate world, Miss Ramos transitioned into entertainment to put her love and natural flair into her Punch family. From Operations to Marketing, Human Resources and Casting, Miss Ramos has her hands in nearly everything happening behind the scenes of Punch Television Network.
Miss Ramos is a mother of two and knows the importance of family, which is reason why Punch Television’s vision of family-friendly programming is something she’s very proud of.
“Watching this network grow right before my eyes has been a life-changing experience. I am so thrilled to be a part of this movement,” Ramos says.
Miss Ramos is proud to be part of the Executive Team and looks forward to growing with her Punch Television family.
Jennifer Emily McLean - Director of Marketing
After wading the waters of independent producing and marketing, Jennifer Emily Mc Lean, is thrilled to have found a home with Punch TelevisionNetwork. After graduating from San Diego State University, she moved to LA and dove into the theatre scene as a stage manager, actor and eventually Producer. After several years in theatre, she took a step into a new millennium and Co-Created and Co- Executive Produced three seasons of a web-series called “and Boris”.
According to Jennifer, “Punch looked at my eclectic resume and had the vision and foresight to give me a chance and for that I will always be grateful”. Now heading up the marketing department and Producing a comedy show called “Punch Me Funny”; Jennifer is excited to be in the beginning stages of something spectacular.
