The people Behind APG

Jake Rye is a Michigan-based producer and mixing engineer with over 16 years of experience in indie/alt-rock genres. Since 2006 Jake has produced and or mixed over 2000 songs with both indie and label artists alike garnering respect as a person who not only delivers the highest level of complimentary work but also the highest level of care for the process and the people involved.

Logan Witte is a Producer, Engineer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Singer-Songwriter, living and working out of Adrian, MI. Trained under Pete Bishop and further at Blackbird Studio, in Nashville Tennessee, before spending 5 years as the drummer in midwest touring pop band, 10 Talents, Logan now spends his time writing, recording, and producing music for various different artists and projects. Working with full bands, or playing every instrument as a one-man-band for solo artists, Logan has the ability to do practically anything he puts his mind to.

Annette has a Master's degree in Finance and has worked in the finance and accounting fields for over 25 years, but most importantly she is a wife and a mother. Annette has volunteered her services at a number of non-profit organizations over the years including many music programs.  Although she is not a musician herself, music and APG have had a significant impact on her family over the years.  Both her children are musicians and have been active in performing in a number of bands over the years. Annette is excited to contribute to APG, its officers, and mentors to see the program continue and help more individuals and families as it has hers.

Mikel is the manager of multiple artists, writers and producers. having left a 20+ year history working in finance due to a mild midlife crisis, he is fortunate to be able to bring different perspectives to his clients in the music industry. he is also the founder of a record label and has been blessed to work with world-class talent in multiple capacities. balancing great relationships with the reality that "it isn’t music friends - it’s music business” is a tightrope he loves walking. never accepting "that’s just the way it’s done" as an answer, he has been fortunate to help break new talent and received his first gold record assisting established artists grow their careers. oscillating between a ‘5’ and an ‘8-hole’, he firmly believes the enneagram is a scam. his top five gallup strengths, however, are competition, maximizer, strategic, command and deliberative. so there’s that…

Tisha has over 30 years of administrative experience, she currently serves as the Office Manager at Masterpeace Counseling in Tecumseh. She is a dedicated wife and mother, she brings a wealth of organizational expertise to her role at APG. While not a musician herself, Tisha has a deep appreciation for music and recognizes its vital role in supporting individuals' mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

In her position with APG, Tisha assists with the administrative needs of the organization, enabling mentors to focus on nurturing artists in our community. Her commitment to fostering creativity and well-being makes her an invaluable asset to our team.