Grant Kauffman
Founder, Executive Producer
Our founder, Grant Kauffman, has nearly thirty years of experience in the production and entertainment industry, giving him the status of a grizzled veteran. He started producing, editing, and directing at a young age for Don King Productions and Showtime, where he helped produce the top pay-per-view telecasts in television history (at the time). Over the years he’s produced, directed, and edited countess commercials, corporate videos, live events, and more. He recently made his worldwide on-camera debut along with his daughter as cast members on the HBOMAX reality (and award-nominated) hit, “My Mom Your Dad”.
Name any role in the production field and Grant has probably done it. He is a writer, (with two published books), producer, director, camera operator, FAA certified drone pilot, editor, colorist and more. Grant is extremely passionate about leading teams of creative people in the quest to help clients maximize revenue and reach their goals. In other words, he loves helping people succeed.
A single father of three plus a sweet but crazy rescue pup named Lacey, Grant is currently exhaling after twelve years of raising his kids alone.
Isi Diaz
Media Marketing Consultant
Isi Diaz is a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 plus years of experience specializing in radio and television advertising for companies like:
iHeart Media
CBS Television
Spectrum Cable TV
Univision Spanish Radio
Isi has a proven success record helping businesses improve their bottom line with well-planned marketing strategies that complement or highlight the specific business features and benefits. Whether it’s your goal to drive traffic or build brand recognition Isi can help you achieve your goals.
In addition to his advertising experience, Isi spent 7 years as the Ethnic Marketing Director for Anheuser Busch where he was credited for creating one of the biggest Hispanic events in Northern California called the Salsa Festival. Isi has been nominated four times for media rep of the year at the Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) annual awards ceremony held in Dallas TX.
He enjoys his free time with his two Aussie Shepard’s Blue and Sky or Blue Sky! He also still loves playing soccer and tennis on the weekends with his friends.
Randall Kinzie
VP, Tourism, Hospitality Content & Sales
For the past twelve years Randall has owned and operated the Stone Village Tourist Camp in Fort Davis, Texas. His in-depth knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industries makes him a perfect fit on the 12 Rounds Media team. He has helped build effective campaigns for tourism and hospitality clients because he knows exactly what they are going through as a hospitality business owner. He also is co-owner of the Stone Village Deli & Market so he can help shape food and beverage client campaigns as well.
In addition, Randall has a background ripe with broadcasting experience. Having written and produced commercials for many years with the NBC affiliate in Midland, Texas along with his experience producing a lifestyle show pilot called Your RV Life, Randall brings a unique skill set of production, hospitality and tourism, and food and beverage experience.
Marquitta “Q” Baines
Senior Producer
Marquitta spent the early part of her career working for Steve Harvey for his Morning Radio show as the Assistant Producer, Director for Annual Gala, Stage Manager for his foundation, and Researcher for the Steve Harvey Talk Show. Since leaving the Steve Harvey team she has worked for several networks including HBO, Discovery, TLC, VH1, BET, and many more. She has a vast range of experience across the fields of Directing, Producing, and Production Management. Pitching resources include HBO, Netflix, and Amazon as well as production companies.
She met Grant Kauffman while working on the HBOMAX hit show, “My Mom, Your Dad”. The two quickly hit it off and merged their talents. Marquitta is currently working a variety of entertainment projects coming to one of your favorite networks in the near future.