Meet the Staff

Security Corporate Officer

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: alexanderkatz@earthlink.net

Second Life Name: Alexndeer Lobo

Alexander is one of the original RCFM staff members and was there at the very first countdown to launch. A veteran con attendee with over 21 conventions under his belt and numerous business conventions as well, Alex is ready for the tribulations of con planning and administration. Alex has been reported in multiple locations at the same time and is rumored to never sleep.

King of the Jungle, Founder, Treasurer Corporate Officer

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: BrodyQC@gmail.com

Second Life Name: Brody Baggio

Brody Catsmouth created Rocket City FurMeet. He wears a lot of hats: Convention Chair, Treasurer, musician, comedian, emcee, and whip cracker - both figuratively and literally. Brody is the author and singer of the song "Krystal Can't Enjoy Her Sandwich". And yes, he is a rocket scientist. His only known weakness is backrubs.

Head of Mischief, Advisor

Member of the Board of Directors

When not weighed down with his primary duties of telling other states about RCFM, Draconis serves as the con's advisor, general creative furry mischief maker, and insane-idea developer.

Events Coordinator

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: koakako@yahoo.com

Second Life Name: KO Okey

KO's been a bouncy tabbycat since he was a kitten, though he's only known about this "Furry" thing since 2000. He tries to herd these wild RCFM Staff critters, but they just want to kill him with stress. And it's working. (!) When younger, he would jump bikes, climb things, find danger, and break bones - but more recently he's been getting thrown down stairs by large appliances. (!!) He and PITA are happily hitched, so no hitting on the Unicorns. (!!!) He was assimilated by MFM in 2002, and drafted by FWA in 2008. Overheard last year: "No, I have no idea what's going on. Why do you ask?" Current motto: "HOLY CATS! Have you SEEN the new hotel? I want to LIVE there!" If he's about to have a nervous breakdown, please give lots of Hugs...

Hospitality

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: khnowko@yahoo.com

PITA is a redheaded Unicorn lost in this Human world! Growing up just outside Kennedy Space Center in Florida, she's a natural fit here in the Rocket City. She was discovered by KO helping out at Con+Stellation, the long-running local Sci-Fi convention, where he latched onto her - as bad kitties usually do. (He also helped her with the Adult beverages at a party there, which bad kitties also do!) She helps out at RCFM in so many ways that it's impossible to describe, though she already knew that being staff means running in little circles until your hooves fall off. She and KO were married in April of 2006, so don't try hitting on her or you'll get the horn!

Co-Chair, Co-Commander of the Dealers Den

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: shirokuma@aristotle.net

Second Life Name: Shirokuma Indigo

Shirokuma is a polar bear from the small town of Atoka, Tennessee, just north of Memphis. He is a waiter at a local BBQ joint and spends his down time with his mate, Yoken. He tends to scare small children, and most small adults, because of his sheer size. But, never fear, he is as gentle as they come. As Co-Commander of the Dealer's Den, he may seem like he's running around without time to speak, but just stop him and hug him. He's guaranteed to grumble with happiness.

Secretary Corporate Officer, Co-Commander of the Dealers Den

Member of the Board of Directors

Email: yokenlynx@gmail.com

Yoken is a long time veteran to RCFM, being there the first time as a helper with Hospitality, and everything in general. Now he's moved on to making sure that the Dealers are happy and sane with their sales by streamlining the whole process in conjunction with Shiro. Generally found running around the Dealers' Den making sure everything is ok and that the network hasn't crashed, again. He's been with his mate Shiro for over 5 years now and resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He's a Lynx by nature, personality and traits aside, he's just a big 'ol friendly kitty. Give him a hug and a scritch and he's your friend forever.

Game Room

Boba Ferret is father, playful ferret, and movie geek. He appreciates hugs, candy, and coffee! Gifts of any of the three will be much appreciated and welcomed! He also likes random movie trivia and trying to answer it. If you come to the Gaming room, be prepared for an insane amount of silliness and competitiveness! And always remember: "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side!"

Website and Pre-Registration Admin, Second Life Track Lead

Second Life Name: Bunny Halberd

Bunny is a purple rabbit that's a rambunctious kid at heart. She has been a furry for quite a long time but never quite felt "home" until she found the wonderful furry community in Second Life... since then she's made it her goal to help others learn about the furry fandom and feel welcomed in Second Life. When she's not in-world, she's a Web Systems Engineer from Austin, Texas.

Fursuit Wrangler/Track

Email: corsi@furnation.com

Second Life Name: Corsi Mousehold

Resident Nutcase in a costume. Corsi was hijacked in 2008 at MFM for this position and hasn't looked back. You'll see Corsi running around in and out of suit taking care of fursuiter needs and requirements as well as making sure the Fursuiting panels go off without a hitch. If you want to bribe this mouse ... Just be equipped with a cup of strong coffee in the morning or Gatorade in the afternoon for dehydration. And in the evening ... Won't get into that. Corsi has been fursuiting for two and a half years now and took to it like a fish to water. Just be careful about becoming victim to crazy suiting antics. You could be next. MWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!

Dealer's Den

Security's Conscience, Samurai of Wisdom

Email: furmetal_alchemist@yahoo.com

Mr. Fox Lemonte hails from St. Paul, Minnesota. He is currently serving his 8th year in the US Air Force, stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL with the 1st Special Operations Wing. He is one of the founding members of CAFA and enjoys anime and video games. He is a war veteran and has seen plenty of action on top of being one of the best aircraft mechanics the service has to offer. Mr. Lemonte is a great person and if you need any help at the con or elsewhere or if you want to hear any of his great war stories, don't hesitate to come see him.

Sound, Lighting, Electronics

Heros is a long-time furry fan who comes to us from Kansas City. He's in charge of audio and electronics gear, and also brings much of the sound gear from KC. He will likely be performing some of his own compositions at the dance. He'll also be running the Musical Furs track during the year.

Art Show, T-shirts, Graphic Design

Second Life Name: Illya Leonov

Illya is a key player in the design and production of all the RCFM t-shirts, as well as the current iteration of RCFM itself. Illya designed and created the fabulous new Art Show panels. He is also one of the nicest Fennecs you could ever hope to meet. Good conversation and tinkering makes for an ideal Illya day.

Artists' Alley

Jamie or simply Panda by most is a local who just cant get enough of hanging with artists. Yet he cant draw he will do everything to make sure his artists are comfortable. This year will be greater than great more art than ever seen before. Also beware currently he is a culinary arts student and will not fret about sending you into a flavor induced coma.

Game Room

Jayrith is a long time member of the fandom and has supported RCFM from the beginning. He is a local fur, and plays or runs in RPG's often.

Furst Aid Second, Art Show

Kamau is a Barbary lion with the typical tawny brown coat fur and black mane. He has white fur on his lower muzzle which forms somewhat of a pointed beard. His eyes are orange and he has a slight boarder of blond fur that frames his face before the black of his mane starts. Kamau's upbringing is very country and he is most at home out in the wild or rural areas. He is fun loving but in moderation. He believes work comes first but will also try to find some enjoyment in the work he is doing. He is easy to crack a smile and usually has a very pleasant disposition (unless he's under pressure). He can take a joke and will give as good as he gets in puns. He likes to listen to music mostly of folk, country or 60's rock. He enjoys a good party but is not a party animal preferring just sharing some good conversation with friends over a beer or as he prefers English cider. When it comes time to work or when there is an emergency he is single minded in doing what needs to be done.

Security's Plaything

Email: kitsune.kun@gmail.com

Kinyin hails from northern Alabama, though he spent the majority of his life near the Gulf Coast. Drafted into RCFM Security during his first year attending, he has been a loyal follower ever since and looks forward to it every year. While his fursona isn't set in stone just yet, he has been seen as a snow leopard for the past few years and can be found prowling around the convention at night, looking for trouble… makers.

Anime Room, HAAS Rep

Kitara Kat staffs anime room and often helps registration during the rushes. She has helped staff the Con-Stellation Anime Room for 3 years running - and has sold art in the Artist Alley of Anime Weekend Atlanta for 5. In her everyday life, she is a biochemist who works with things that explode.

Anime Room, Conbook

Walk-in Registration, Con Ops, Life Track

Second Life Name: Lupine Furse

Lupine is a North American Grey Wolf. He has been a part of the general fandom scene since around 1988 and has worked on the staff of many conventions over those years in various capacities. Lupine is also a prankster and punster, so if you see him grinning, look out.

LAN Room Sorceror

Misha is an Alaskan malamute living in Florida doing construction work for a living. He has been a gamer for quite a while. Misha also has a mild interest in guns, motorcycles and cars. Misha also finds it very difficult writing about himself in the third person like this

Security's Daytime Demon

Onyx hails from the Ohio Valley Region of North America, he has a strong urge to dismantle things especially Nerf guns brought on site. He works as a computer tech for the local university as a cover for his urge to brake and reassemble things into sometimes working objects. All fun aside he can do a mean wedgie!

Writing Track

Phil Geusz is a furry author, working primarily in the transformation-story sub-genre. He's perhaps best known for his work in the "The Blind Pig" (TBP) storyverse, as well as for his novels "Transmutation Now!," "Corpus Lupus", and "The First Book of Lapism". Phil also has numerous other minor publication credits, served as Writing Guest of Honor at Rain Furrest 2007, and has been nominated for several Ursa Major awards in various categories.

Member Liason

Pi'Rierran is a lynx who hails from the frozen northlands near Boston, Massachusetts. What a cold-weather kitty is doing in sunny Huntsville is anyone's guess, but he's here to stay. RCFM was his first con, and as such, holds a special place in his heart. Pi has been roped into being attendee liason; herding attendees when they get lost or confused, and being a general problem-solvent, much like his artform. He's also been nominated RCFM staff sensei in hop-kido and malt-a-wara.

LAN Room Sorcerer

Email: raczoon@swfla.rr.com

Raczoon is a wildlife rehabber from Florida who just happens to be an avid computer gamer. As such, he founded Clan ZETA, which focuses on FPS games. Together with a key member known as Chestnut Stallion, they have started bringing LAN-gaming to furcons! We very much look forward to seeing their "Traveling LANShow" at RCFM, so come see them, and bring a computer if ya want! Raczoon's hobbies include racing, paintball, various electronics and technology, music,guns, import cars, rotary engines, and, of course, animals and gaming.

Head DJ, A/V Gopher, Volunteer Coordinator's Assistant

Email: sabrinageek@gmail.com

Second Life Name: Sabrina McGee

Sabrina's new to the staff for RCFM 8, but has been attending RCFM since Deep Six, where she had the honor of being RCFM's first "Mystery Guest of Honor," and Dead Dog DJ. Since then, RCFM has been like family to her. She's a Brown Bear from the cold north of Illinois, and a geek of many colors, including Steampunk, Cyberpunk, Anime, Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi, and she's been a furry since 1994 when she found the works of Eric Schwartz on her Amiga 2000. She's also found in Second Life where she often can be found role playing or DJing. During RCFM, you'll probably find her running around wrangling volunteers as Samii's assistant, running around wrangling electronics as Heros' assistant, or DJing for one of the dances. She's a friendly bear, so feel free to say hi!

Volunteer Herder, Conbook

Email: samiitiger@gmail.com

Second Life Name: Samii Itoku

Prior to joining the Rocket City FurMeet Staff in 2005, Samii was already wrangling volunteers in various venues. Though the Siberian Tiger is experienced in prodding stagehands and security officers to do her bidding, she's still trying to figure out how to lure furries. The catnip isn't working, though it evidently keeps her in the majority of the RCFM Staff's good graces. Outside of RCFM, Samii works as a Contract Loss Prevention Supervisor in the Chicagoland area. When not at work (and playing with the company's access control system), Samii manages to experiment in the kitchen with new recipes, draw tribal-style artwork, and sing along with whatever song happens to be playing at the moment. She is an active member of the Lake Area Furry Friends community and has a penchant for costuming, whether it be fursuiting, adding a Steamy flair to her wardrobe, or dressing in period garb for the local Renaissance Faire. At con, people can usually find Samii running about the halls, stationed in ConOps, or huddled in a corner with her sketchbooks and pens. Catching this tiger by her toe is not advised, as she wears steel-toed boots, but she'll gladly stop in the hallways to say hello and give friends a quick hug before moving to pounce her next vic-- volunteer.

Head of Security, Master of Night Watch

Email: Setsu.P@gmail.com

Georgia native. Proud Southerner. Siamese Iguana. Dispatcher, Surveillance specialist, fan of all things Steampunk and a few things Anime. Player of RPGs, haunter of MUDs, addict of Caffeine. Necessary-Evil Adept of Malletspace. White Devil. Part-time Artist, sometime Crafter, and full-time Sleeper. Well-read, modestly-endowed, soft-spoken and heavily-armed. Overworked, Underpaid, and admittedly (now and then) In It For The Lulz. Traditional purveyor of fermented-rice beverages for RCFM. ...and quite possibly, a figment of your imagination.

Security

Fresh out of Medic school, Shoji comes to us as a newly Registered EMT here to kiss your boo boos, not your butt. This arctic Folf is heavy into Urban Exploration and Infiltration. Abandoned sites, hospitals, storm drains, utility tunnels- bring it on. He's also an avid Geocacher with multiple caches under his belt, a huge military history nerd, former Mil, and seriously into WWII reenacting. Don't hesitate to call him for anything from band-aids to bubonic plague.

Art Show Kirin

Smrgol has been furry for all his life, but only “found” furry in 1998. Since then he has gotten involved in Puppetry, Fursuiting and is on staff at three out of the five conventions that he usually attends. He is also part of the Rocket City Community on Second Life. Born in 1954, he is officially a greymuzzle. You can find his musings both at Live Journal and in alt.lifestyles.furry. The Kirin brings eight years of AnthroCon Art Show Staff experience to his new post as Art Show Chairman here at Rocket City

Furry Variety Show, Charity Auction

Email: snapEtiger@yahoo.com

Snap packs up his plunder from Omaha Nebraska for a second year of RCFM shenanigans. 'Eric' was flimflammed into the fandom in 1999 after a co-worker introduced him to anthropomorphic art. In June of 2000 at a camp out, he put on his first anthro tiger costume and hasn't stopped costuming since. For years Snap has been using his big bazoo at countless conventions to caterwaul countless creatures into joining the posse of panelists and performers. Being a taller feller, you no longer have to hanker about where all them dents came from at the tops of all hotel doorways. Offer Snap a cigar and he'll mosey on by with a 'thank ye kindly'.

Web Server

Email: techwolf@techwolf.net

Second Life Name: Techwolf Lupindo

Techwolf generously hosts the RCFM website on his Server, and takes lots of good photos for us during the Meet itself. His website is available at http://www.techwolf.net/

Security

Hospitality Lead

Second Life Name: Zerodog Witte

Zero is the husky running the Hospitality Suite. If he's not in Hospitality, he's probably romping around the con in fursuit or down in the LAN room helping out.