Steve Roitstein Appointed Electronic Media Representative
Acting on the recommendation of the Local 655 Recording Musicians Committee, the Local 655 Executive Board on July 20 approved the appointment of Steve Roitstein as Electronic Media Representative.
"Steve has a history in the recording industry and many new ideas that will help our recording department and musicians progress in this Digital Age," says Local 655 President Cliff Walker. "We would also like to thank Lisa Fox for her many years of service to Local 655. Lisa gave more than just time to Local 655, she gave pride, energy and her heart and soul. Accepting her resignation as Vice President saddened us deeply, but we wish her luck in her future ventures and we're sure we will be calling on her for advice and direction. Besides being a great Vice President, as Recording Representative, Lisa helped to create one of the best recording departments in the nation, which will continue to advance from the foundation that she built."
Roitstein, Local 655 Director since 2002 and member since 1980, is a songwriter, producer, composer, arranger, and musician with over 25 years in the industry. He holds a diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy and a Bachelor's Degree in Studio Music and Jazz and a Master's Degree in Media Writing And Production from the University of Miami, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Roitstein has been honored to record with numerous musical legends such as Julio Iglesias, Jaco Pastorius, John Denver, Tito Puente, Celiz Cruz, and Cachao, and in 2001 was awarded a Latin Grammy for his arranging work with Celia Cruz. He officially assumes his new post in mid-August.
Says Roitstein, "I’m excited about being the new Recording Representative for Local 655. I will continue to fulfill the customary duties of this position while developing new strategies to enable growth of our recording department. Some of my objectives include getting more of the local recording work under AFM contract, ensuring members receive all payments and benefits due them, representing members’ issues to the Federation, supporting members and producers in filling out session forms, and developing services for members and the recording industry. The more we can work together, the stronger Local we will have."
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