Jason Brotman
Founder & President

Jason manages the vision and direction of the company and oversees operations, strategy and business development. Prior to Five Senses Reeling, Jason spent ten years at Microsoft in business management, digital marketing, and world-wide event production. He was also the owner/operator of multiple nightlife establishments and restaurants in the Seattle area, totaling over twenty years in the nightlife and entertainment industry. Jason is an active member of UW Challenge for Charity Board of Advisors, spent over 18 years on PAWS & Boys and Girls Clubs of King County Board of Directors, and is currently serving as the President of Seattle Pridefest.

Bret Tiderman
Chief Experience Officer

Bret oversees tour routing and strategy, venue contracting, talent curation/booking, and general wrangling behind our events. Bret is an internationally known DJ and has played world-wide, from ski lodges in Whistler, BC to the massive Mardi Gras celebrations in Sydney, Australia. Outside the DJ booth, Bret's varied work experience ranges from producing fundraising events at Seattle Humane and the Human Rights Campaign, and management roles for Starbucks and Sam Goody.

Aaryn Deal
eCommerce & Merchandise Manager

Aaryn designs and produces merchandise for all Five Senses Reeling tours and events. She has worked in the music and entertainment industry including serving as the head of A&R for Revival Recordings, an independent record label based in North Carolina. She has worked on small club tours, with national headliners, and on international festivals.

Alexie Walker
Customer Service Coordinator

Alexie supports Five Senses Reeling’s touring and marketing teams assisting with ticketing, email, and website management. Alexie was part of the initial team that helped pioneer and grow the Seattle Theatre Group Young Ambassador program. She was an Event Support Specialist at Brown Paper Tickets and as a MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) Youth Advisor, helped plan events and programs for local teens. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in the History of Race, Gender and Power.

Ray Zoellick
Operations Manager

Ray supports the Five Senses Reeling Operations team in contacting venues and routing tours. Ray has worked in retail, sales, and management for years and now employs a combination of the three in his work both with Five Senses Reeling and his other work. He has worked with several Seattle-area production companies and groups predominantly in lighting design and event production. Ray studied mechanical engineering at Seattle Pacific University.