In 2006, Namesake welcomed is newest team member, Doug Bland. Doug graduated from Bellarmine College with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and has worked in the corporate world in both accounting and management positions.

Doug’s resume includes major corporations such as Thornton’s, Grote Manufacturing and Professional Vision Care. Honing his managerial and accounting skills, he has been a Corporate Planning Officer and Controller at many prestigious corporations and banks such as United Kentucky Bank and The Cumberland Federal Savings Bank.

As the company Controller, Doug manages all of Namesake’s finances, from corporate accounting, to the reporting of each individual film. He is also in charge of the company’s Financial Planning, including forecasting for potential investors.

Doug currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.