LinMar Strategies For Entertainment, LLC ~ What's Our Business All About
Established in January 1991, LinMar Strategies For Entertainment, LLC is a full service Entertainment Media production company which now produces "The Debórah Show," our soon-to-be nationally syndicated Television Talk / Variety Show featuring Executive Producer-Host, Debórah Benton.
Debórah M. Benton, CEO, Executive Producer-Host
Graduate of Bowling Green State University, majoring in Radio-TV-Film, she produced-hosted her first Radio Show while living in Bowling Green; "Joy In the Morning with Debórah Gordon." Upon returning to Youngstown, OH, she began working as a Producer in Christian Television and Radio programming, and eventually establishing her own company, LMSFE, LLC where she provided services in Media production and Public Relations to clients from a myriad of industries in both public, private, and non-profit sectors. Debórah has authored and self-published a 'how-to' book on Media Production, and she has written many articles on the subject which have been featured in regional, national, and international print publications. January, 2005 Debórah launched her television show, "The Valley Gold Show with Debórah Benton," which later became known to national and international fans simply as "The Debórah Show." Many young girls and young women look up to Debórah as a role model. She serves on panels addressing issues regarding youth, and she gives talks and presentations to youth groups and organizations regarding the Media/Entertainment Industry. Debórah's media fare has always been of a wholesome and positive nature, as she has, throughout her career, demonstrated a strong commitment to providing quality, highly entertaining and family-friendly content on the mass media landscape.
LaMarr Benton, Associate Producer and Set Designer-Builder
LaMarr Benton, Associate Producer and Set Designer-Builder Cleveland, OH native, growing up in Warren, OH, LaMarr became the 1963 Soap Box Derby Champion, the first African-American Champion in the state of Ohio. LaMarr acquired many of his designing and building skills through his participation in the Soap Box Derby as well as through several Artisan mentors; i.e., Ralph France, Jim Burnette, Huber King, Lincoln Stevens, and Joseph LeRoy Thomas. LaMarr is Owner-Operator of Benton Signs; specializing in Point-of-Purchase Advertising to nearly every major automobile dealership within a six-county region. An artist and nature-lover at heart, LaMarr also has a line of high-end designer rocking animals that have garnered him a list of adoring clients throughout the United States. From the television show's inception, LaMarr has been a regular participant in the planning and production of "The Debórah Show." When wife, Debórah, needed a television studio one the show which had out-grown the living room of their home, LaMarr transitioned almost seamlessly into the role of set Designer-Builder. His creative nature and flair as an artist coupled with his technical expertise as a mechanical engineer has made him an invaluable asset to the growth of the company. LaMarr and Debórah have been married for twenty seven years and they have one daughter.
Lee Hampton, Partner and Audio Consultant
Lee Hampton, LMSFE, LLC Partner
Lee Hampton, Partner and Audio Consultant Cleveland, OH resident, Lee Hampton's skills and interests cover a vast range of industries. As a skilled Draftsman and Finish Carpenter, Lee designs and builds audio speakers for Live concert events, Car Audio, and Home Theater. Career-wise, Lee spent twenty five years as manager of the Blueprint Specifications Department of a Cleveland-based Architectural firm. During this time he also began learning the art of Investing [stock market]. Among his many activities, Lee is an award-winning winemaker, but in recent years his primary focuses have become Investing and Artist Management. Besides being an Ownership Partner in LMSFE, LLC., his Artist Management company, Icon Artist Management, represents two very promising and talented artists; namely Sarah's Girl; R & B/ Soul singer-songwriter with new release, "All About Me" which held fourth position on UK Soul Charts for over two weeks, and Alvin Frazier; Christian Soul singer-songwriter-musician-producer who has been touring Asia with his highly acclaimed debut Album, "Love & Faith" Volume I. Lee is married to his childhood sweetheart, Jacqueline (Griggs) Hampton, and the couple resides in East Cleveland, OH.
Dunn Pearson, Jr. Music Director-Composer-Arranger-Keyboardist
Dunn Pearson, Jr. Music Director-Composer-Arranger-Keyboardist Cleveland, OH native, Professionally known as the Black Beethoven , his credits include the theme and pilot score of the Fox TV smash “New York Undercover”, the HBO movie “Head Office”, Columbia Pictures box office hit “The Professional”, Mario & Melvin Van Peebles “Identity Crisis”, Miramax’s “Ride” and the dramatic Cinecom Int. Film, starring Oprah Winfrey, “Native Son”. He orchestrated and arranged the Broadway Musical “Amen Corner.” In the studio this accomplished pianist has produced, arranged, written and worked with such recording artists, as The O’Jays, Stephanie Mills, D’Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Teddy Pendergrass, Mtume, Stevie Wonder, Grover Washington, Jr., James Taylor, Najee, Tamia and Gerald Levert. Amassing 26 gold and platinum awards, Dunn has produced fitness video stars Jody Watley, Joannie Greggains, and Denise Austins’ ESPN show “Getting Fit”. He has also met the commercial hurdle of Madison Avenue with over a dozen commercials for McDonald’s, Kellogg’s, United Airlines and the highly acclaimed Wendy’s “Chicken Nuggets” spot featuring Kool and the Gang. Dunn also
conducts music workshops, and consults with internationally known artists on a regular basis.
