Luis Garcia Tenor Instructor LUIS GARCIA graduated from California State University of Fullerton with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He resides in Orange County, CA, working full-time as a […]
Matt Owen
Matt Owen Brass Assistant Caption Manager MATT OWEN is a globally touring electro-tubist, Army Bandsman, clinician, adjudicator, pianist, arranger, and composer—and a leading proponent for the marriage of brass and […]
Katie Takahashi
Katie Takahashi Education Programs Director KATIE TAKAHASHI was born and raised in Walnut, CA. She graduated from Walnut High School in 2013, where she served as the Head Drum Major […]
Kathy Magaña
Kathy Magaña Photographer Kathy Magaña is an amateur photographer based in Fontana, CA. 2023 is her daughter’s first year with the Pacific Crest battery, as center snare and section leader. […]
Jeff Griffith
Jeff Griffith Social Media Coordinator JEFF GRIFFITH has been involved with the marching music activity in various media roles since 2017, and has been managing Pacific Crest’s social media efforts […]
Russ Tanakaya
Russ Tanakaya Media Team Manager Russ is Pacific Crest’s media coordinator and lead photographer, now in his tenth year serving the corps. He was elected to the PCYAO Board of […]
Felise Alaichamy
Felise Alaichamy Photography Intern, Touring FELISE ALAICHAMY is a photographer based in San Dimas, CA. This is her son’s first year with Pacific Crest as a trumpet player and her […]
Richard Melendez
Richard Melendez Video Intern RICHARD MELENDEZ is a videographer and editor who is excited to apply his skills at Pacific Crest, where he marched in 2022. In Richard’s words, “It […]




