WE ARE THE
WAYFARERS
THE TEAM
SEAN O’BRYAN SMITH
President, Owner
Leading Wayfarer Music Group into its next chapter serving as President is music industry veteran Sean O’Bryan Smith. For nearly forty years, Sean has directly produced, performed and/or recorded with over one hundred major and independent label recording artists from around the world. Through these experiences, he earned the opportunity to work with several record companies, producers, music supervisors, radio stations, promoters, production companies and composer/songwriting affiliates allowing him to nurture lifelong relationships with some of the most influential names in the industry. Sean looks forward to following the dreams and ideals established by Wayfarer Records while carrying on his own undying dedication to artists.
DIETER SPEARS
Vice President, Owner
Vice President of Wayfarer Music Group Dieter Spears is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades. His high level of skills and expertise span the worlds of music, film, business and education while garnering one of the finest reputations in all these fields. Dieter has repeatedly been at the forefront of major industry breakthroughs while also employing the latest innovations and technologies to best serve whatever role he is taking on at the time. His reputation for being the ‘first-call” of some of the largest names in multiple industries when the right man to get the job done was needed is exactly what led him to become a crucial part of the Wayfarer family.
WILLIAM DENK
Director of Operations
William “Billy” Denk is a longtime veteran of the music and entertainment industry. As a musician, the immensely talented Denk is highly regarded in multiple genres ranging from ambient to jazz. His skills in the music industry, however, are not limited to just his commanding musical abilities. Billy is widely known and respected on the business side of the music industry and is highly recognized for his leadership and technical roles serving in various organizations in both entertainment and corporate sectors. His knowledge and prowess in the entertainment and corporate business worlds are precisely why he is more than just a recording artist with Wayfarer Music Group.
CHRISTOPHER CAOUETTE
Director of Marketing
Serving as Director of Marketing for Wayfarer Music Group is the overwhelmingly talented and award-winning composer Christopher “Chris” Caouette. The multi-faceted Caouette is not only a highly accomplished recording artist and producer but, also a successful businessman with a keen sense of analytics. Chris brings with him to the role not only a deep understanding for the genre but also a passion for marketing designed specifically to help promote recording artists and composers from a wide array of genres including cinematic, ambient, chill, electronic, fantasy and more.
JOSE “JJ” REYES
Director of Social Media
Wayfarer Music Group’s Director of Social Media is no stranger to Wayfarer music fans. As a Wayfarer staff member, he goes by Jose “JJ” Reyes but, to the rest of the world he is known as the award-winning composer Ambiente Solstice. JJ, not only a truly gifted musician and composer, is also a seasoned business professional with a vast knowledge of information. As one of the first Wayfarers to come onboard during the company’s restructuring, he was instrumental in building Wayfarer’s community-based philosophy. JJ’s dedication to his fellow Wayfarers and his nature to serve others makes him the perfect candidate to lead Wayfarer’s social media efforts into the future.