We formed our team with experts from various technological and media backgrounds to create a true full service audio firm. Barefoot started out of a client need for a custom radio station and has grown to offer all audio services, plus video and IT support.
GET TO KNOW THE TEAM
JON ANTHONY
FOUNDER | PRESIDENT
In addition to being the Founder/President of Barefoot Media Strategies, Jon is also the Managing Partner/Program Director for "No Shoes Radio," Kenny Chesney's exclusive radio channel on SiriusXM. He founded NSR with Chesney in 2008 after five years at SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, most recently as Vice President of Country Programming. A 31-year radio veteran, Jon began his radio career at the age of 15 at his hometown station WLBN/WLSK in Lebanon, KY. While attending Eastern Kentucky University, he held both Morning Drive and Evening On-Air positions at WLAP/WMXL in Lexington, KY. In 1995, Jon joined Radio One Network in Colorado as Evening On-Air Personality at the satellite radio provider, his first nationally-syndicated program. He then moved to Washington, DC in 1996 to join WMZQ, where he became known as one of country radio's top programmers and a successful Afternoon Drive Personality. In 2004, Jon joined XM Satellite Radio, ascending to the role of VP/Country Programming following the company's merger with Sirius. There, he managed all of the provider's country music programming and Nashville operations, and in 2006, became the first satellite-radio DJ to be nominated for the Academy of Country Music's "National On-Air Personality of the Year" Award. Partnering with music megastar Kenny Chesney, the two launched "No Shoes Radio" in 2009, a ground-breaking internet radio outlet that builds upon Chesney's unique brand and features his catalog of music, his favorite songs, and exclusive content. In 2016, SiriusXM acquired exclusive distribution rights to No Shoes Radio and it remains a featured offering on their platform. At BMS, Jon continues to develop innovative content strategies for a diverse clientele, ranging from professional NHL hockey teams to country music record labels.
PATRICK GRIFFIN
DIRECTOR OF BROADCAST OPERATIONS
Patrick moved to Music City to attend Belmont University. With a focus on music business and engineering, his degree translated to a career in broadcast engineering at iHeartMedia. His background at one of the largest media companies in the world tranlated to key experience for BMS.