About Us

Stephan Condodemetraky - President & Executive Producer

Stephan’s current position is Managing Partner of CF Partners, www.cfpartnersllc.com, and the President & Executive Producer of the Robin Hood Rally. In 2007, Stephan and John “Skip” Barber III entered into a contract to develop the Club at Lime Rock Park, www.limerockclub.com, utilizing his existing facility, Lime Rock Park, www.limerock.com. Lime Rock Park is a 50 year old historical road racing facility in Lakeville, CT known as the Road Racing Capital of the East. Stephan successfully created and led a team of sales, marketing, public relations, direct mail, and web professionals to develop and successfully sell memberships during the worst down market period since the Great Depression. The Club at Lime Rock Park has received over 100 member commitments to date.

Stephan’s past positions include President of Club Motorsports, Inc., www.clubmotorsports.com, where he successfully developed the concept of building a Motorsports Country Club, a new concept involving the use of a road course facility to create a driving and enthusiasts club similar to those developed using golf courses. He led the project including all facets of sales and marketing, public relations, engineering and land development, technology, team building, government permitting, and all amid vocal opposition in New Hampshire.

Stephan successfully created and led Club Motorsports from 2002 to 2004, including raising the initial capital, purchasing the property (260 acres of land with one of the most scenic views in the US), building the team, and securing the required permits, including a complete and issued Army Corps of Engineers Permit. Additionally, his public relations and political team passed State Legislation allowing for little or no local operational oversight.

Stephan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Mr. Condodemetraky also has a strong understanding of current technology platforms including hardware and software.

Stephan has successfully completed the Skip Barber Racing School Three Day Racing School along with the Advanced Two Day Racing School. Stephan has spent many of his track days at Lime Rock Park, Watkins Glen, and Road Atlanta. He has driven many of the current street and race vehicles available.

Jay Michaelson - Co-Executive Producer

Jay Michaelson has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience from respected industry professionals on both sides of the camera.

Warner Bros. and Image just released his first banner titled film, “Ex-Terminators”, a dark comedy that stars Heather Graham, Jennifer Coolidge, Amber Heard, Joey Lauren Adams and more. Jay secured 100% of the finances and produced the movie in its entirety from development to the release. It is directed by Emmy-nominated DP/Director John Inwood from “Scrubs” and is written and produced by Suzanne Weinert who was VP of Julia Roberts’ Shoelace Productions.

He recently produced a western called “The Legend of Hell’s Gate: An American Conspiracy” with partner Suzanne Weinert. They just sold the film and it is getting a theatrical release this September. The film stars Eric Balfour, Lou Taylor Pucci, Henry Thomas, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Summer Glau and more.

Jay’s feature directorial debut, "One", is a strong character driven drama set on the backdrop of NASCAR and is currently being produced by Suzanne as well. This movie is really standing out as it’s a true life journey that introduces a legend NASCAR fans never got to meet.

Jay’s award winning documentary, “In A Whisper”, that he wrote, directed and produced continues to sell world-wide and shows no signs of slowing down. “In A Whisper” is a first ever competition between three of the top horse whisperers in the world, shot entirely in the middle of Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

While shooting “In A Whisper” Jay secured funds and acted as associate producer on the family film, “Grand Champion”, written and directed by Barry Tubb. The film boasts an all-star cast that includes Joey Lauren Adams, Emma Roberts, Jacob Fisher, Buck Taylor as well as appearances by Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, George Strait, Natalie Maines, Charlie Robison, Robert Earl Keen, Joe Ely and many more.

Prior to opening Michaelson Films, Jay’s production experience on both sides of the camera include: producers assistant to Jonni Hartman, personal assistant to Clint Black, assistant to UPM, audio engineer, floor director, director, writer, associate producer, producer, stunts and acting. He has learned from such industry giants as UTV, Turner Networks Television, Hallmark Entertainment, DePasse Entertainment, Larry Levinson Productions, Von Zerneck Sertner films, Superior Productions and Hartman and Black Productions. He has also received a wealth of information from such “A” list directors as John Milius and Yves Simoneau.

Some of his credits include, “Dead Mans Walk,” “Rough Riders,” “U.S. Marshalls,” “Camp Charlie,” “Finding North,” “Party Girls,” “75 Degrees In July,” “ Holiday In Your Heart,” and “Still Holding On.” A few of Jay’s commercial credits include, Dr. Pepper, American Airlines, Chevy, Direct TV, and Doritos.

Jay’s main passion and focus for the industry is creating fresh new concepts of exceptional independent films. Studio quality projects with the integrity and passion of a small production company.

David Diaz - Director and Producer

David’s love for cars and directing started in high school. He would film chase scenes between his 66 Lemans and his girlfriend’s 70 Mustang around the neighborhood. After college in the mid 90's David began working at a boutique advertising agency in Phoenix, Arizona as a copywriter. While at the agency, David had the opportunity to write and direct his first television commercials and from that point on, David has been directing consistently. Over a decade later, his love for directing television commercials evolved into a love for short film pieces and music videos.

In 2008 David and his writing partner took on a film project based on the controversial history of the natural sweetener, Stevia. This feature length film won recognition on the film festival circuit and was poised for national distribution. For details http://www.pinkblueyellowgreen.com/

Today, David keeps gas in his 65 GTO Convertible as a Commercial Director and Producer for the Robin Hood Rally.

John Lucrezi – Show Host

John has extensive racing and entertainment experience including competing in and winning the Speed Tour Road Challenge on Speed TV along with being a marketer for and Emcee for Sprint Mobile Marketing display. John has also worked extensively with the NASCAR All-Pro Series Championship Team and was the in house correspondent for the 2009 Sprint Pit Crew Challenge NASCAR radio show as a Co-Host.

John has worked with many National Sponsors including Mobile Marketing and the NASCAR Revved Up Concert.

Here are a few of the things that are being said about him:

“John’s non-stop energy, deep racing knowledge and ability to engage fans made him an integral part of the show that we put on each weekend at The Sprint Experience… a show that brought us more than 300,000 visitors in 2008 and more than 500,000 visitors in 2009.”

Brian Hines, Manager, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Marketing

“John has many outstanding qualities to offer an organization, including an electric personality. He communicates well with individuals at all levels and his strong work ethic allows him to work well alone or as part of a team.”

Michael J. Verlatti, Executive VP & GM, JHE Production Group

"John’s widespread knowledge of motorsports and his welcoming personality make him an inviting interviewer and an enthusiastic Emcee. His love for NASCAR is an undeniable asset and his genuine connection with fans is what marketing companies’ dream of."

Rutledge Wood- SPEED On-Air Personality

Frank Markus - Show Host

Frank is well-known as a Technical Director at Motor Trend Magazine. Frank has a deep understanding of cars, automotive technology, and the ability to translate sometimes-arcane topics for the lay audience. This brings the non-car viewer into the fold. Frank’s automotive insight has earned him numerous International Wheel Awards and International Automotive Media Awards for excellence in journalism. Frank will serve as the Technical Director for the timing and scoring, and is developing the index formula for equalizing contestant vehicles of widely varying power and weight. Using commercially available time, speed, and cornering data systems along with real time data recorded in each vehicle he will be able to translate and dissect the best and worst runs. He will examine peak acceleration, braking, cornering, and power of the various contestants’ cars. Frank’s racing credentials include extreme ice racing, several Bondurant high-performance driving courses, and 30 years spent driving other people’s vehicles in his capacity as Technical Director for Motor Trend Magazine, the World’s Automotive Authority.

Frank holds a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Universities of Illinois and Michigan, and is currently working on a “universal performance rating” system for Motor Trend incorporating numerous technical specifications and test results.

Frank’s credentials, impartial analysis, and direction provide the Robin Hood Rally with a stamp of technical legitimacy for the racing activities and for the challenge activities.

Frank will be on location at the back end of every racing run. He will be seeing all details regarding data and in constant communication with the racers and race coordination staff regarding a play-by-play profile on the designated racecourse.

Charles Hendrickson - Show Host
Speed specialist and technical advisor for “Pinks” and “Pinks All Out” on SPEED Channel. Charles has been tuning cars to go faster for 15 years. Most recently as owner of ProDyno, a Phoenix race and tuning boutique that prides itself in delivering true, dyno-verifiable performance with no hype, Charles and his staff of technicians have attracted name clients such as racers Tommy Kendall and Paul Tracey.

Charles is immediately recognizable from “Pinks” and “Pinks All Out,” where he was known as “the EF Hutton of Pinks”—when he spoke, people listened. And when he listens, people feel comfortable telling him (and the camera) their life stories, the back-stories of their cars, families, hobbies, and the need for speed where winning is always on the front burner.

Charles thrives on interviewing car guys. He’s a quintessential “car guy”.

Charles and Frank will be supervising the Technical Inspection of each vehicle before and during each race. Inspections on camera will reveal the level of preparation of each Participant and their vehicle. Each Participant car must be weighed and run on a dynamometer at each site to allow the performance index to be calculated correctly.

Charles will be on location at the beginning of each Participant run to encourage the Participant to get a clean run and push it to the limit. He will be seeing all of the performance details of the vehicles prior to beginning of each race and can discuss each Participant’s strategy for attacking the course.

In addition Charles will be weaving the human back-story into the racing performance reality of each participant so that the audience gains a more focused and complete picture of each cast member.

Kevin Sweeney - Vice President of Business Development

Kevin has over 20 years experience in Business Development, Sales and Corporate Finance. Since 1998, Kevin has helped build the growth of The McIntyre Group, www.themcintyregroup.com, a 20+ year old highly successful recruitment and talent acquisition firm in Fairfield County, CT. Previously; Kevin was a Sales Finance Manager for Viacom's Cable TV division and spent 8 years with Cadbury Schweppes in various finance roles.

His passion for sports car racing and sales led him to Stephan Condodemetraky and he is currently working on the Robin Hood Rally TV Reality project to develop the participant roster and sponsorship deals. Kevin is also assisting with the development of future entertainment projects.

Kevin holds a BS in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT. Kevin regularly enjoys track days at Lime Rock Park and is a Skip Barber Racing School grad. In addition to owning a 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo, he recently purchased a new 2010 Mazdaspeed.

Michael Ferrier - Vice President, Financial Operations

Michael has over 14 years in the broker dealer operation of large insurance and mutual fund companies and has held securities licenses since 1996. His focus was primarily agent compensation and compliance as well as qualified plans. His great love of classic, antique, and racing cars has put him in the same circles as Stephan Condodemetraky who asks him to be the “bean counter” for the Robin Hood Rally. Michael holds a BS in Business Administration from Eastern Connecticut State University and is currently working on his Masters in Accounting.

Steven Higley – Director of Sales & Marketing

Steven has over 15 years of customer relations experience with Mercedes Benz. His extensive customer service background was a natural fit to join the Robin Hood Rally team. Steven has a great love for classic muscle and performance cars. He is the proud owner of a 1966 427 AC Shelby Cobra and a new Mitsubishi Evolution, MR Edition.