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For the past 15 years, NYC-native Adam Merced, aka DJ Mode, has been curating music for some of the world’s largest and most recognizable brands.

Mode is an innovator and thought leader in his craft. His vast musical range, and turntable acumen has led to speaking engagements for corporate clients and the cultural influencer community. He is the founder of My Music Experience Inc.

Mode is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, most notably playing a mentorship role at the Harlem Children’s Zone, and in 2016 Mode created an after-school music production and DJ program for the students at the New Visions Charter High School in the Bronx.

DJ Mode continues to push the boundaries of his creativity and has quickly become a driving force in the cultural economy.

Troy Press is a New York-native actor and entertainer who can be spotted throughout the City, performing across stage, screen, social media, and major sporting events; including New York City FC home matches.

As an actor, Troy has been trained in Meisner method at the Maggie Flanigan School. He can be seen in movies such as DieRy, Lethal Procedures, The Second Sun, and more.

When he isn’t entertaining NYCFC fans, Troy can be found working with world-renowned brands in the sports and entertainment space, as well as creating laugh-out-loud viral moments.

On any stage, Troy brings a vibrant and contagious energy, a sincere connection to his audience, and a deep love for his craft.

Mark Fratto has been a live sports announcer for over 20 years with more than 3,000 events, sports promos, and commercial spots under his belt.

Fratto’s experience behind the microphone includes serving as public address announcer at some of sports’ most iconic venues and as a ring announcer for boxing events at Madison Square Garden and in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and all across the country.

Fratto – who was a collegiate athletics administrator in the communications department of St. John’s University and the University of Maryland for 15 years from 1999 to 2014 – founded Linacre Media, a full-service digital/social media, production services and public relations consulting firm, in the Fall of 2014.