Meet the Team
The Tattoo Show Invitational is powered by over 80 staff members, volunteers, and specialists dedicated to running the most professional competitive tattoo event in the world.
Hosts & Announcers
Hoon Kim
Guest Announcer & Event Host
Hoon Kim is a celebrated figure in the tattoo world — artist, educator, and now the voice of the Tattoo Show Invitational. His deep knowledge of the craft brings unmatched commentary to every competition round.
Mia Delacroix
Stage Announcer
Mia keeps the energy high on the competition floor, announcing round results, artist introductions, and live updates throughout each competition day.
Jordan Vance
Interview Host
Jordan conducts all on-site artist and judge interviews, bringing personality and depth to the human stories behind the competition.
Veronica Castillo
Founder & Executive Director
Veronica founded the Tattoo Show Invitational in 2022 with a vision to elevate competitive tattooing to a professional sport. With 15 years in the industry, she built the event from a 12-artist showcase into the premier competitive tattoo league in North America.
Damon Reyes
Web Designer & Digital Systems Lead
Damon architects the digital infrastructure behind the Invitational — from the live leaderboard and judge scoring system to the public-facing platform. He has been with the event since Season 2.
Priya Nair
Event Coordinator
Priya manages the end-to-end logistics of the three-day event, coordinating over 80 staff members, vendor placements, artist check-in, and the competition schedule.
Marcus Webb
Operations Manager
Marcus oversees venue operations, load-in/load-out, and day-of logistics. His background in large-scale event production ensures the competition floor runs without interruption.
Tasha Okonkwo
Volunteer Coordinator
Tasha recruits, trains, and manages the 40+ volunteer team that keeps the event running smoothly across all three days.
Hector Fuentes
Artist Relations Director
Hector is the primary liaison between the Invitational and competing artists. He manages applications, communications, and ensures every artist has what they need to compete at their best.
Jade Kim
Artist Check-In Manager
Jade runs the artist check-in process, verifying credentials, licenses, and equipment compliance before each competition day.
Ravi Patel
Artist Support Team Lead
Ravi leads the on-floor support crew, handling artist requests, supply runs, and station issues during live competition.
Simone Dubois
Station Setup Crew Lead
Simone oversees the setup and breakdown of all 24 competition stations, ensuring each meets the Invitational's strict equipment and layout standards.
Dr. Elias Thornton
Health & Safety Director
Dr. Thornton developed the Invitational's industry-leading safety scoring framework. A licensed physician and tattoo safety consultant, he oversees all health protocols and inspector training.
Camille Osei
Cross-Contamination Inspector
Camille conducts real-time cross-contamination audits during competition, scoring artists on barrier technique, needle disposal, and surface sanitation.
Tomás Guerrero
Sanitation Supervisor
Tomás manages the sanitation team responsible for maintaining the competition floor, restrooms, and common areas to medical-grade standards throughout the event.
Nurse Aisha Brennan
Medical / First Aid Lead
Aisha leads the on-site medical team, providing first aid coverage for artists, clients, and attendees across all three competition days.
Leila Vasquez
Media Director
Leila leads all media operations for the Invitational — from pre-event content strategy to live coverage and post-event distribution. She has grown the event's media presence to over 2M annual impressions.
Finn O'Brien
Photography Lead
Finn directs the photography team, capturing competition moments, artist portraits, and behind-the-scenes content across all three days.
Zara Mensah
Videography Lead
Zara oversees video production including highlight reels, artist profiles, and the official competition recap series.
DJ Nakamura
Livestream Producer
DJ produces the live broadcast, managing multi-camera switching, graphics, and the real-time commentary feed during competition rounds.
Bianca Torres
Social Media Manager
Bianca manages all social channels during the event, driving real-time engagement and growing the Invitational's community year-round.
Content Editors
Post-Production Team
Our editing team handles all post-event content — from interview cuts and highlight packages to the official season recap documentary.
Kenji Watanabe
Vendor Coordinator
Kenji manages all vendor applications, placements, and on-site support for the 30+ vendors at each Invitational event.
Natasha Bloom
Sponsor Relations Manager
Natasha builds and maintains sponsor partnerships, managing deliverables, activations, and long-term sponsor relationships.
Carlos Mendez
Courtyard Vendor Supervisor
Carlos oversees all outdoor courtyard vendor operations, ensuring smooth setup, compliance, and customer experience.
Ingrid Svensson
Indoor Vendor Supervisor
Ingrid manages the indoor vendor hall, coordinating with exhibitors and ensuring the space meets fire code and event standards.
Raymond Cho
Finance Director
Raymond oversees all financial operations for the Invitational, including budgeting, vendor payments, and prize pool management.
Alicia Fontaine
Prize Pot Manager
Alicia manages the prize pool fund — tracking sponsor contributions, ticket revenue allocations, and prize distribution.
Omar Hassan
Artist Payout Coordinator
Omar handles all artist prize disbursements, ensuring winners receive their awards accurately and on time.
Yuki Tanaka
Platform Administrator
Yuki manages the Invitational's digital platform, including the judge scoring system, leaderboard, and registration infrastructure.
Petra Voss
Leaderboard Manager
Petra monitors the live leaderboard during competition, verifying score entries and coordinating with judges on data accuracy.
Eli Grant
Client/Artist Support Tech
Eli provides on-site technical support for artists and clients using the registration and scoring platforms.
Victor Reyes
Security Director
Victor leads the security operation for the Invitational, coordinating with venue security and local law enforcement to ensure a safe event for all attendees.
Security Team
12-Person Security Crew
Our professional security team covers all entry points, competition floor perimeter, and VIP areas throughout the event.
Diane Okafor
Logistics Manager
Diane coordinates all equipment transport, storage, and on-site logistics from load-in through final breakdown.
Load-In / Load-Out Crew
Setup & Breakdown Team
Our dedicated crew handles all equipment movement, station assembly, and venue restoration before and after each event.
Special Recognition
Gil Montie
Founding Member — In Memoriam
Gil was one of the original three artists who believed a competitive tattoo league could change the industry. His vision for safety-first competition lives in every rule of the Invitational.
Dennis Dwyer
Founding Member — In Memoriam
Dennis brought decades of traditional tattooing wisdom to the founding of the Invitational. His standards for craftsmanship remain the benchmark judges use today.
Lyle Tuttle
Special Contributor — In Memoriam
A legend of American tattooing, Lyle's endorsement in the early days gave the Invitational the credibility it needed to grow into what it is today.
Volunteer for 2028
Applications for the 2028 volunteer team open September 1, 2027. We welcome people with backgrounds in event production, healthcare, media, and security.
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