Team Profile
Bluewater Productions employs over 200 freelance artists and writers from around the world specializing in all facets of the media.
Key Personnel
Darren G. Davis
President
Darren@Bluewatercomics.com
Making his way in the world by marketing the entertainment industry at such companies as E! Entertainment Television and USA Networks, Darren left to pursue his creative dreams in publishing, taking on a position at Wildstorm Studios – which shortly after joined with comic book conglomerate, DC Comics. After his tenure in Corporate America, Darren joined on as President of Joe Madureira’s Beyond Entertainment, with such title as Battle Chasers. Following several years with Wildstorm, Darren took the next step towards creative freedom and formed his own publishing company known as Bluewater Productions, in which he created such popular titles as 10th Muse, the sixth highest selling comic in November 2001. Darren continues to represent the top comic book talent in the industry while writing comics and novels, as well as serving the role of Editor-in-Chief of Bluewater.
Jason Schultz
EVP/Business Development
Jason@Bluewatercomics.com
An innovative, tech-savvy manager with over 15 years sales, marketing and product development experience. Jason is a proven catalyst for revenue growth as evidenced by his distinguished track record of relationship building, securing strategic alliances, and delivering world class service. Since joining Bluewater Productions in 2004 as Vice President, Jason has been instrumental in some of the company’s most stunning successes including the securing of licensing deals with Sony Pictures, Legend Films and BCI/Navarre. Additionally, he has been responsible for establishing Bluewater’s marketing and public relations successes.
Chris Studabaker
Production Director
Chris@Bluewatercomics.com
Chris holds a degree in Computer Arts and has worked in the graphic design and comics industries as a designer, letterer, writer and production artist. His lettering can be seen on a range of comic book titles from publishers of all sizes, including Bluewater.
Chad Helder
Editor
Chad@Chadhelder.com
Chad Helder is the creator and writer behind Bartholomew of the Scissors, the innovative horror series from Bluewater Comics. In addition, Helder writes and edits for the monthly Vincent Price Presents series of horror one-shots for Bluewater. Along with horror author Vince Liaguno, Helder co-edited Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet, a collection of short fiction from Dark Scribe Press. Helder's flash-fiction has appeared in The Harrow, and his poetry is forthcoming in Doorways Magazine. In 2006, Helder published his first collection of poetry, The Pop-Up Book of Death. Helder is a college English Instructor who has taught courses in Gothic Literature, Fairy Tales, and Creative Writing. Visit his website at www.unspeakablehorror.com.
Lisa K. Brause
Producing Manager
lkbrause@cc.rr.com
Award-winning producer Lisa K. Brause brings 19 years of entertainment experience in various outlets of the entertainment industry. From on-camera and voice over commercial talent agent for three top agencies in New York and Los Angeles; Post Production Coordinator for the famed, number one show in the world, Baywatch; Director of Distribution, Vice-President of Programming, Executive Producing PBS Specials, Managing Talent, Packaging Comic Book Properties, to Producing. Her comprehensive industry experience has taught her the art of creating brand awareness and multiple cross-platform marketing.
