NINE YARDS MEDIA - Key Persons


Bryan D. Ashby - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Managing Partner
  • President
Bryan is a systems builder and a creative professional with more than 20 years experience. He built the Nine Yards Media enterprise, cultivated and managed dozens of large and small business teams and has been an instrumental consultant in the genesis and launch of more than a dozen government program offices and broad-reaching initiatives. Under his leadership, Nine Yards Media has been consistently ranked in the top twenty AV companies in the Washington, DC market. As a Director, Bryan has received numerous national and international awards for his work and is recognized as an expert on casting issues and working with actors.

John Landers

Job Titles:
  • Producer

Laura Cocke - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President

Laura K. Cooke - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Marketing Officer
Laura Cocke joined Nine Yards Media in 1997 and has worked in many aspects of the business including design, event planning, marketing, production coordination, project management, business administration and contracting. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs from James Madison University. Prior to joining Nine Yards Media, Laura worked for a national association devoted to rural economic development. Laura manages business development, develops product concepts, and manages contracts. Laura is a senior member of Women in Film & Video. Whenever possible Laura spends her time sailing, cooking and playing fetch with her Wheaten Terrier.

Marshall Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Post Production Coordinator

Richard H. Tubbs III - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Director of Finance & HR
Rick has more than 20 years experience managing business operations and contracts teams and is responsible for the company?s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals. He has managed Federal, State, Local and commercial contracts and led contract teams pursuing $100M+ acquisitions.

Sahir Zuberi

Job Titles:
  • Graphic Designer

Scott Stanley

Job Titles:
  • Production Coordinator

Yolanda Barbier

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Coordinator