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Talented. Distinguished. Modest. These three words described Music Producer
DoRohn Gough perfectly. As a young child DoRohn was surrounded by music
and grew up in a talented musical family. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan,
the son of David Gough, founder of the “International Gospel Music Hall of Fame
and Museum,” DoRohn was destined to become a musical genius. A self taught
musician who was born with the magic touch, at the tender age of two learned
how to play the drums. By the third grade DoRohn learned to play the violin by
ear and by the time he was eleven years old his older brother Damon had taught
him how to play the keyboards. Groomed in the church by playing in the church
band DoRohn learned how to manipulate the keyboard to produce magnificent
sounds never heard before.
By the time DoRohn was fifteen he was in charge of music production at his
father’s record label and that’s where his love for producing music began.
DoRohn received classical and jazz training at the Center for Creative Studies
and Performing Arts and went on to study music at Eastern Michigan University.
During that time DoRohn was blessed to meet Kern & Valdez Brantley, (musical
directors for Lady Gaga and Usher) and they became his musical mentors.
Through them DoRohn was able to discover the true art of music production and
to this day uses those lessons and instructions learned in his music.
After college DoRohn remained committed to his gospel roots and began
working with gospel music artist Dorinda Clark-Cole. He was soon recruited to
play the keyboards for the 2006 “Up-close and Personal Tour” featuring Chris
Brown and Ne-Yo tour. During that tour Ne-Yo discovered DoRohn’s song writing
ability and signed him to a production deal to Compound Entertainment. Though
that deal DoRohn produced the hit “Then There’s You” for Day 26 and the
smash hit “Can’t be Good” for Janet Jackson on her “Discipline” album. But the
best was yet to come. Ne-Yo selected DoRohn to produce several songs for his
upcoming album Libra Scale. A rare feat for any new producer as Ne-Yo has
mainly worked with the production team Stargate, an entity DoRohn’s production
style has often been compared to. DoRohn worked diligently and came to
produce two records for the Libra Scale album, “What Have I Done?” and the
track for the hit single “Champagne Life.” The song has been in the Top 20 on
the International Billboard charts for months. "My desire is to influence a culture
with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this
music on a global stage" said Gough when asked about working with Ne-Yo.
DoRohn is currently the Music Director for Ne-Yo’s live performances and tours.
With more music in the works this is surely not the last you’ll hear from DoRohn.
“With God on my side I can only go up from here,” said DoRohn, “There’s still so
much more phenomenal music inside of me to share with the world.”
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George C. Mitchell, Jr. is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a
degree in Telecommunications and Film. Since his graduation in December of
2000, George has developed his own entrepreneurial ventures as well as his
career as an Implementation Specialist with Sprint Nextel Corporation. He is also
a candidate in EMU’s MBA program in Marketing and has recently completed
Sprint’s Project Management certification.
George is a firm believer in following the road less taken, and finding your true
niche in life, which is important to your personal happiness and well-being. As
owner of George Clarence Atelier, he has developed a graphic design and
photography business that places him in great demand. His customers include
small businesses, organizations, and individuals; and entities as large as the
United States Department of Defense, Michigan Congressman John Conyers,
the University of Michigan and others too numerous to list.
A native of Inkster, Michigan, George continues to reside near his home city and
participate in civic, church and fraternal organization affairs. He is a member of
the Inkster Democratic Club, St. James United Methodist Church and St. Mary’s
Lodge #4, Free & Accepted Masons - Prince Hall Affiliation.
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Shetina M. Jones received her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Eastern
Michigan University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eta
Iota Omega Chapter via Xi Chapter, Greater Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist
Church, Faith Fellowship Baptist Church (Watch care), Michigan College Student
Personnel Association, and American College Student Personnel Association.
Shetina is currently employed at Michigan State University and has been in the
Student Affairs field for 3 years. She has had the privilege to work at several
great universities such as Eastern Michigan University, Cornell University, The
University of Michigan-Dearborn, The University of Michigan, and Michigan State
University.
She has had a diverse experience in the Student Affairs profession that has
introduced
her to different communities and allowed her to build great relationships. In
addition to working in the Student Affairs field she has a passion to help people.
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Alexander Simpson is a brother, son, father, and proud graduate of Eastern
Michigan University.
Mr. Simpson is a 2007 magnum cum laude graduate of EMU. He received his
Bachelor of Science in Social Work and participated in various campus
organizations such as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Social Welfare Action,
the University Honors Program, the First-Year Mentor Program, the Golden Key
International Honour Society, the University Judicial Board, and the Student
Conflict Resolution Center. Mr. Simpson was also voted Homecoming King and
was a member of the task force that helped develop the Campus Creed.
Mr. Simpson obtained his Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan
in 2008. As part of the Advanced Standing program, Mr. Simpson earned his
masters in less than one year. At Umich Mr. Simpson represented the School of
Social Work at Michigan Student Assembly meetings and served on various
student/faculty committees. As a social work student, he interned at the National
Kidney Foundation and the Student Advocacy Center and participated in the
Child Advocacy Law Clinic at U of M’s law school.
This past May Mr. Simpson graduated cum laude from the Indiana University
Maurer School of Law. In law school Mr. Simpson served as Chair of the Student
Bar Association, as a Representative in the Indiana University Student
Association Congress, on the Sherman Minton Moot Court Executive Board, as
Managing Editor for the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, and on the
National Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association as the
director of the International Negotiations Competition. He was the recipient of
the Board of Visitors Scholarship and was a Lloyd M. Johnson/Minority Corporate
Counsel Association Scholar. He was a member of his law school’s national
mock trial and moot court teams, with both teams advancing to the regional semi-
finals. He also co-founded a journal at his law school, the Indiana Journal of Law
and Social Equality.
As a law student, Mr. Simpson interned for the Honorable Arthur J. Tarnow at the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Mr. Simpson is an associate in the Enterprise Procurement Practice Group at
Bodman PLC in Troy, MI. He represents clients in the drafting and negotiation of
a broad range of commercial contracts, including supply arrangements and
vendor service agreements.
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Jermaine Spight joined AT&T in the summer of 2011 and currently serves as
Senior Public Relations Manager for AT&T Michigan. In this role, Jermaine
coordinates local and state media relations efforts, promotes the AT&T brand,
network, reputation and innovation efforts with both consumer and business
media. Assists local leadership with media relations for marketing and
sponsorship activities and provides strategic counsel on managing AT&T’s brand
and reputation.
Prior to joining AT&T, Jermaine was onsite at Ford Motor Company’s Export &
Growth Public Affairs where he lent his expertise in product marketing, social
media engagement, PR and communications to optimize the reach of global and
regional product launches within key markets outside of North America.
During his career, Jermaine has provided communication support to
organizations such as the Detroit Economic Club, Franco Public Relations and
most recently Manning Salvage & Lee Public Relations (MS&L). At MS&L, he
provided traditional and digital communications council to some of the largest
consumer brands including General Motors, Choice Hotels, Best Buy and Proctor
& Gamble.
Jermaine is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, with a dual Bachelor’s of
Science in Public Relations and Telecommunications & Film. I’m also a graduate
of Spec’s Howard School of Broadcast Arts, with certificates in both radio and
television production.
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