Our Team
 Crew Connection is proud to announce its diversity certification as a Women's Business Enterprise. As WBE Certified, we are an important resource for corporations and government entities that are looking for diversity quotas among their vendors.
Heidi McLean
Founder & President
e-mail me: Heidi@CrewConnection.com
Having worked on both the client and freelance sides of corporate video and broadcast news production, Heidi recognized an industry-wide need for someone with real television and film know-how to put the two ends together. In 1989, she founded Crew Connection and has since built it into the largest, most experienced film and television crew booking service in the industry. In 1995, she added to their services by establishing PayReel, a national payroll service for the film and television industry.
Alva Brown
Vice President, Operations / PayReel
e-mail me: Alva@PayReel.com
A native of Oklahoma, Alva has a diverse background in many facets of growing and running successful businesses. He's held a variety of positions including Vice President - Global Technical Services, General Manager - Field Operations, Director of Strategy Development, and National Sales Branch Manager.
Emily Baker
Senior Coordinator
e-mail me: Emily@CrewConnection.com
Emily got her start in film production on the West Coast. She has worked as production manager for CBS and NBC network specials, location manager for 35 mm commercials, and as sound person on a number of feature films, including Robert Altman's "The Player." In addition to booking crews, Emily is involved in Crew Connection sales and trade show ventures. She also helps plan and design our web site. Emily brought her vast and varied experience in film production to Crew Connection in 1994.
Sherri Velte
Booking Coordinator
e-mail me: Sherri@CrewConnection.com
Sherri began her career in Motown, where by age 20 she was crewing video productions, designing broadcast graphics and even doing a little on-camera work. In the early 90's, she realized her life-long dream of living in the mountains by relocating to Colorado. After a frenetic decade in broadcast design and serving as design director for KCNC-TV, she retired from broadcast news. Sherri says she is thrilled to be part of Crew Connection, where she gets to work with great people in the film and video business-and at the same time, live in the mountains with her family (and a few dozen Rocky Mountain elk)!
Brent Bowers
Booking Coordinator
e-mail me: Brent@CrewConnection.com
Brent comes to us from High Noon Entertainment where he worked as a production coordinator hiring crews, securing location permits, directing talent voiceover sessions and maintaining the network/client relationship. He’s traveled extensively in Europe and Asia and took a recent sabbatical to Shanghai, China where he shot footage for a documentary he is producing and brushed up on his Mandarin. Brent lives in northwest Denver with his girlfriend, two cats and one dog and enjoys disk golf, hiking, camping and pretty much any outdoor activity. Oh, and he’s also an Eagle Scout – what more could we ask for?
Annette Koch
Accounting
e-mail me: Annette@CrewConnection.com
Annette has been the comptroller of rows and columns across many industries, including mining, trucking and newspaper. Gifted with a rare and wonderful love for numbers, Annette is your primary contact for money matters related to Crew Connection payables and receivables, and also provides accounting backup for PayReel.
Laurie Marti
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
e-mail me: Admin@CrewConnection.com
Serene and unflappable, Laurie uses her vast and varied talents to support both Crew Connection and PayReel. Whether she's answering phones, filing invoices, proofreading payroll or ordering office supplies, she handles it all with ease and grace. Originally from Colorado Springs, Laurie bounced around the country most of her life until finally settling back down in Colorado with her husband to raise their three girls. She and her family are avid road and mountain bikers, skiers and travel adventurers.
Lisa Cobb
Payroll Supervisor / PayReel
e-mail me: LisaC@PayReel.com
Lisa, the head of the PayReel staff, oversees all film and video accounts. She is the administrator for our insurance, 401K and payroll taxes. Home grown in the Lone Star State and transplanted to the Colorado mountains, Lisa brings with her a Texas-size smile and a cheerful "can do" attitude. Her knowledge and experience are a big part of what makes PayReel a success.
Pat Davis
Payroll Administrator / PayReel
e-mail me: PatD@PayReel.com
A Native of Colorado, Pat Davis has brought with her many years of office and accounting experience, making her a versatile and valuable member of our team. Pat is the administrator for our corporate department and backs up Lisa in the day-to-day payroll operations of PayReel. Because she has lived in the mountains for many years, she fits right in with our beautiful mountain location near Evergreen, Colorado.
Vickie Miller
Payroll Assistant / PayReel
e-mail me: Vickiem@PayReel.com
Vickie grew up in Northern California and moved to Colorado in 2006, after 10 yrs in Reno, NV. She brings 15 years of payroll experience to the table and has quickly become an intergral part of the PayReel organization, where she is responsible for all aspects of film and corporate payroll processing. A mountain girl at heart, Vickie lives in St. Mary's Glacier where she enjoys riding her ATV, cooking and spending time with her husband and two very spoiled dogs.
Jane Hanson
Payroll Assistant / PayReel
e-mail me: Janeh@PayReel.com
Jane comes to us with over 30 years of accounting experience which serves her well in her role as payroll assistant. She works closely with our corporate clients and is an essential member of the PayReel team.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jane now lives in Evergreen, CO where she has been for 3 decades. She is a talented artist and has a side business in the Norwegian Folkart of Rosemaling.
DJ Woolsey
Payroll Assistant / PayReel
e-mail me: djw@Payreel.com
DJ, a Colorado native, comes on board with 15 years of payroll experience in the tourist railroad and gaming industries. At PayReel, DJ does film and corporate payroll processing and accounts payable. Her knowledge and expertise make her a great addition to the PayReel team. She lives in Golden with her husband and cat, Leo, and is an accomplished flute and piccolo player.
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