Meet Our President

Patrik Simpson, MAAI President 2011-12

Dear Advisory Council, Board, fellow MAAI Members, Friends, and Associates,

I want to first of all congratulate everyone who participated and made it a very successful Convention for MAAI this year in Miami, and with you, I am looking forward to making the next 50 years of MAAI the best ever! 

The 2010-2011 MAAI year was a transition event for all of us. Fifty years in NYC and a successful venue change to Miami Beach, Florida showed us what the united strength of the organization can do. The warmth of the sun, MAAI Members, Agents, VIPs, attendees, and the many people who supported MAAI at the Convention was evident.

Thank you, Ethel Smawley, for your impressive leadership throughout your Presidency.

 As MAAI’s 2011-2012 President, I intend to continue the momentum and build on it, as we forge forward in being the leaders in the Modeling, Talent and Fashion Industry. We will continue to keep the flame burning and make founding member Georgette smile down upon us in this coming year!

Our goal is to help each MAAI Member find the next big star to add to the successful list of MAAI Alumni.  That list now includes current stars Reese Witherspoon (Water For Elephants), Wendi McCelendon-Covey (Bridesmaids & Reno 911), and Manish Dayal (Beverly Hills 90210).  MAAI Members come together at the Convention to showcase their talent to the large scope of Agents, Managers, Casting Directors, Photographers, and International Scouts who continue their strong support of MAAI. 

We have exciting things planned for the upcoming 2012 Convention in our new home of Miami Beach and I am proud to be continuing our journey to modernize MAAI in all areas of technology and media.

I encourage you to contact me regarding any suggestions and ideas.

Yours,

Patrik Simpson