Meet The Team

Daniel Cullen is a Los Angeles-based producer and engineer known for creating rich, multidimensional recordings. As a student of music and an avid record collector, Daniel’s deep understanding of music history and sound helps him craft productions that are both innovative and grounded in tradition.

His broad musical knowledge allows him to work across many genres, bringing unique textures and a strong sense of musicality to every project. Daniel approaches each project with care, focusing on delivering high-quality, impactful mixes rather than rushing the process.

His dedication has led to collaborations with top artists like Bebe Rexha, NAV, Paula Abdul, Shaboozey, Ashnikko, Ashton Irwin, Khalid, Zara Larsson, and David Guetta, among others.

Stephanie D’Arcy is a versatile audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter from the Bay Area, California. She has worked with various artists including Zara Larsson, Becky G and Jacob Collier. 

Born in Tijuana, Mexico, Ruben is a talented engineer with a diverse portfolio of work in the music industry. He has collaborated with prominent artists like Khalid, Charlieonnafriday, Becky G, Gabito Ballesteros, and Karol G. Recently, he contributed as an assistant engineer on Khalid's latest album, Sincere. Currently, Ruben is on tour with Charlieonnafriday, serving as the front-of-house engineer, where he brings his expertise to live performances across the country.

Jeffrey is a Los Angeles Native, Berklee graduate, latin percussionist, drummer & DJ. He servers as the Front of House Manager. 

Originally from Los Angeles, Regina is a Grammy-nominated engineer and has taken their audio expertise all over the world. They were previously an assistant engineer at Powerstation NYC. Some credits include: Tick, Tick…Boom!, Annie Live!, and Djesse Vol. 4, eventually going on tour with Jacob Collier as part of the audio team. 

Currently, Regina is back in Los Angeles working as the tech lead and engineer on JFTR’s team. They gladly continue to advocate safe spaces for creatives and challenge industry standards for the highest and most efficient audio experience

A vocal producer and engineer from Orlando, Florida, joined the team in September 2023. With experience assisting Grammy-nominated vocal producer Simone Torres, Kristina has worked on records for major artists such as Becky G and Sofia Carson. Her keen ear for detail and passion for crafting exceptional vocal performances ensure high-quality recordings that resonate with authenticity and emotion. Kristina's dynamic and supportive approach fosters an empowering atmosphere for artists to explore their creativity.

Hailing from Berkeley, CA, and of half-Japanese descent, Kaelen Russell is a classically trained pianist with a passion for creating engaging and immersive music. With a strong musical foundation and extensive technical skills, Kaelen has a sharp ear for detail and a passion for innovation, combining musical sensitivity with a fresh creative style. When not in the studio, Kaelen enjoys learning new tactics in chess and playing basketball.

Joel has a tesla and loves stonks 

A freelance videographer and editor from Charlotte, North Carolina, Bryan joined the JFTR team in 2022 and currently edits & mixes the studio’s podcast series, JFTR Live.  When not in the studio, you’ll find him on music videos, short films, and anywhere else his friends will let him stick a camera… or in the climbing gym.