LEGACY BEGINS WITH FAMILY. While managing his sons, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum selling artists The Jonas Brothers, and experiencing their record-breaking rise to fame, Kevin Jonas Sr. founded Jonas Group Entertainment. We are a talent management company focused on helping guide our artists down a path that will lead to opportunity, fulfillment, and ultimately to success. We are passionate about people and entertainment and believe that authenticity, vision, and hard work are key to success. We value quality over quantity and we are here to help our artists realize their full potential in all areas of their career.
Meet the Team
Founder & Chairman
Kevin Jonas, Sr.
Kevin Jonas, Sr. came from humble beginnings. Kevin grew up in Belmont, NC, a small textile mill community outside of Charlotte, NC. He began pursuing a career in music at an early age.
His love of music led him to success as an artist, songwriter, and music manager. He has numerous Gold and Platinum credits as a songwriter, including with Michael W. Smith and his sons, the Jonas Brothers.
As an Artist Manager, he has helped introduce numerous talented artists to the world including the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Jordin Sparks and many others.
President
George Kreis
George Kreis pairs together over 20 years of diversified expertise and experience within the advertising, entertainment, finance and corporate strategy sectors.
Prior to joining Jonas Group, George spent well over a decade as a senior executive for a globally recognized corporate consulting firm. George has worked closely with major motion picture companies, media networks, hospitality ownership groups, as well as consumer facing brands.
A former drummer and entertainment personality, George has opened up for such musical acts as Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Nick Lachey amongst others.
President, Jonas Group Publishing
Leslie DiPiero
Leslie DiPiero has over 25 years of experience in the music industry and has most recently led Tree Vibez Music - the music publishing company founded by Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line - as General Manager.
In her six years as the general manager, DiPiero has overseen the signing of eight new writers to the Tree Vibez roster assembling a hit-making lineup that has produced 500 cuts, 50 singles and 24 #1 songs. Catalog highlights include: 2019 CMA Single of the Year and 2022 ASCAP Song of the Year.
Previous career stops for DiPiero include working for Music Row legends Buddy Killen (Killen Music) and Barry Beckett (Beckett Music Group), landing a partner-level position with Tom-Leis music along with leading the Advanced Alternative Media Nashville office (aam)
DiPiero remains a strong leader of the music community and has served on several boards including four years as Governor for the Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy, T.J. Martell Foundation Board of Directors for Nashville Chapter, Advisory Board for The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and Chic Awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research. She is a proud Alumna of Leadership Music (Class of ’07), a Music Row Rising Women recipient (2018) and is also a member of ACM, AIMP, CMA, NMPA, NSAI and The Recording Academy.
Senior Creative Director, Jonas Group Publishing
Emily Peacock
Emily Peacock comes to Jonas Group Publishing with twelve years of experience in music publishing and songwriter management. Most recently, Emily served as the Senior Creative Director at Tree Vibez Music, whose roster celebrated 25 #1 songs during her tenure. Previous stops include Being Bob Music and Love Monkey Music (working with BMI Icon Bob DiPiero), Tom-Leis Music and Advanced Alternative Media (AAM).
Growing up on a farm in rural Indiana, Emily comes by her love of country music honestly. From her first trip to Nashville at age 12, she dreamed of working on Music Row. In 2008 Emily moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and after graduating in 2012, did just that. She still considers it a dream come true to serve songwriters and represent their songs each day.
Lovingly nicknamed “Eagle-Eye Emily,” her keen attention to detail has earned her respect within the Music Row community.
Peacock is a CMA, ACM, Recording Academy, NSAI and AIMP member and has been named to MusicRow’s “Next Big Thing” list of rising music executives for five consecutive years.
Director of Artist Management
Rachel Inglesino
Rachel Inglesino serves as Director of Artist Management with Jonas Group Entertainment, where she represents a roster of emerging artists across various music genres and is known for stewarding the next generation of musical talent.
She joined the group in 2020 following her previous role as Assistant to Joe Jonas during the ‘Happiness Begins’ resurgence of the Jonas Brothers. Now based in Nashville, TN, the New Jersey native began her career at The Bryce Jordan Center, located on Penn State University’s campus, where she also earned her undergraduate degree. As a part of the venue management and marketing teams, she oversaw national touring shows including the likes of Elton John, Miranda Lambert, Travis Scott, Thomas Rhett, Kevin Hart, Metallica, Justin Timberlake, and many more.
Recognized for her dedication and expertise, Rachel was recently selected as a professional member of the 2023 Recording Academy membership class, joining countless creators and professionals who serve, celebrate, and advocate in the name of music year-round.
As an advisory board member with the non-profit Musicians on Call (MOC), she serves to bring the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments. Her commitment to service underscores her belief in the transformative role music has to uplift and heal.
Director of Brand Partnerships
Emmie Chan
As seasoned brand partnership professional, Emmie has been fostering impactful collaborations and driving strategic initiatives for her clients for just under a decade. In advertising, Emmie’s commitment to excellence, attention to detail, plus that intuitiveness you can’t quite teach have all positioned her as a dynamic force in the industry.
Before joining her new venture, Emmie worked with media guru, Sean Finnegan, at his latest venture VO. She has managed several celebrity sponsorships for high-profile clients, helping her establish key relationships with decision-makers across the industry.
Emmie now works as the Director of Brand Partnerships for Jonas Group Entertainment, helping drive their brand partnerships to new heights. In short, her strategic prowess and ability to care for her clients have been instrumental in shaping successful partnerships and driving business growth.
Executive Assistant
Carla Moore
Carla Moore is the Executive Assistant at Jonas Group Entertainment. She brings over 30 years of administrative experience to the table with expertise in scheduling and correspondence.
Prior to her role at Jonas Group Entertainment, Carla worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Health, where she directly supported high-level managers during her tenure. Her wealth of experience and expertise make her an invaluable asset in her current role, ensuring smooth operations and efficient support for the team.