The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has two newly elected members on its 2024 Board of Directors–Michael Glaser and Michael Wesley, both highly acclaimed location professionals from Los Angeles.
Glaser and Wesley bring a wealth of experience and award-winning expertise to the LMGI Board of Directors. Wesley’s 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.”
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 2nd Board of Directors meeting. They are president John Rakich, 1st VP Angus Ledgerwood, 2nd VP Robin Macdonald, treasurer David McKinney, and secretary Lisa Scope.
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.”
Said Election Committee chair Edward Mazurek: “With eight open board seats and 12 excellent candidates, the 2024 election results 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. VP Ledgerwood said, “Ken Brooker has been a valuable part of this organization for eight years, recently serving as treasurer and remaining an important leader of the MarCom Committee. Both Ken and Dan will be greatly missed as members of the board.”
The LMGI is a global organization that represents location professionals in the film, television, and commercial industries. Founded in 2003, the LMGI has been dedicated to advancing the craft of location scouting and management, as well as providing networking and educational opportunities for its members. Under the LMGI’s leadership and with the addition of Glaser and Wesley to the board, the LMGI is poised to continue its mission of supporting and elevating the work of location professionals.
