MEET THE FACES BEHIND COMIC SKETCH ART??
Comic Sketch Art is a Nashville based Owner Operated company, with satellite offices in Los Angeles CA and Sarasota FL. Allow us to introduce ourselves.
Doug Peters
Doug Peters is the Managing Member and primary Owner of Comic Sketch Art, LLC. After founding the company in 2014, Doug grew CSA from a signature series program to include talent management. Prior to founding Comic Sketch Art, Doug attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and proudly served in the United States Army, including a tour of duty overseas in Afghanistan. He currently lives in the Nashville, Tennessee area with his wife and two beautiful daughters. When he isn’t traveling the country with CSA, Doug enjoys spending time with his children and coaching soccer.
Michael Haslem
Michael Haslem is the Director of Comic Sketch Art’s Signature Program. He handles all mail-in submissions, private signings, and CGC related business. Prior to working with Comic Sketch Art, Michael served in the US Air Force. Upon separation, he became a full-time firefighter/paramedic and currently serves at the rank of Battalion Chief. Michael received his undergrad from the University of Florida and completed a Master of Public Administration degree in 2017. Michael has been married to his high school sweetheart for 22+ years and together they have raised 2 children.
For any signature requests, contact Michael!
James Walker
James Walker oversees product management and inventory with ComicSketchArt. After studying at the University of Kentucky, James found his way into the world of comics with ComicSketchArt. An ardent UK Wildcats and Spider-Man enthusiast, James spends time outside of work with his wife, son, and their troupe of animals.
Mandy
EMAIL MEKatrina Fox
Kat Fox is originally from Portland, Oregon, where her love of comics and all things nerdy started at a very young age. She worked at a small comic shop in a busy area of town during high school, and went on to study writing and psychology in college. Fox began exploring her interest in cosplay while living in Portland by designing, building and wearing costumes to local comic conventions. After her move to Los Angeles in 2015, she worked for Riot Games as a cosplay contractor for private events and onsite tours at their Santa Monica headquarters. During her time in LA she worked as content manager and writer for iCosplay Magazine and began offering bespoke costume commissions to the local cosplay community. Currently she works as the Director of Talent and Conventions for ComicSketchArt; attending conventions and assisting creators in any way possible. When Fox isn’t traveling or reading comics– she’s writing them and curating her craft as a costume designer.
Lissy
Lissy oversees the online sales for Comic Sketch Art. Can’t make it to a convention, but would like to purchase signed books? You’re likely to find what you’re looking for on our Ebay shop or by joining her LIVE on the Whatnot app. @ComicSketchart.
Prior to working full-time with Comic Sketch Art, Lissy was an Elementary School Teacher for 15+ years. Lissy received her BA from the University of South Florida, Go Bulls, and her Master’s degree from Walden University. She is a Florida native, who enjoys the heat and never plans on moving!
Kriss
Kriss oversees commission requests for our list of talented creators. Looking for something special to add to your collection from someone on our list? You can reach out to her via email to inquire about commissions.
When she’s not taking care of CSA needs, Kriss is busy working on her next book. Always working on the next book – that, and world domination. Interested in learning more about her books, find her on social media under the name Kristina Orlea.
She resides near Cincinnati along with seven cats, two German Shepherds, and an incredibly angry vacuum.