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Our Designers. Founders. Owners. Influencers. Visionaries. Friends.
KRISTOPHER COTTRELL
VIP ALLIANCE | AL FORGED
Kris Cottrell aka "DJ GQ", outside of being an international DJ, was most known in the motorcycle industry for his “BURN” motorcycle videos, capitalizing on the emerging motorcycle stunt craze in 2004. In 2009, Kris created the VIP Alliance, a custom motorcycle wheel company featuring customizable wheel options for patrons of the brand. Not being one to rest on his laurels, VH1 knocked on the door and he became a cast member of the reality show, “Tough Love”, which increased his exposure the more. He and friends then created and launched the streetwear brand, LAX2JFK (LAX to JFK), which represented the “Jet Setter” lifestyle. In entrepreneurial fashion, he launched another custom wheel company in 2014, AL Forged, providing the very best experience in the luxury automobile custom wheel market.
ALPATRICK "PANAMA" GOLPHIN
CORSA | BULLYSTYLE
Alpatrick Golphin aka "Panama" started his career in the industry as a songwriter and music producer in the early 90’s. Taking a break from music, he and a Discovery Channel producer created “The Clutch”, a TV program to showcase his love of motorcycles through media. He later joined 919 Studios to recruit and consult models for the "Capital Cuties" modeling website. Panama joined The Corsa Group to build the Corsa motorcyle jacket brand and create the dopest race inspired leathers on the street. Later, he was asked by the model search coordinator for the Funk Master Flex/King Magazine to help recruit models for the next Funk Master Flex/King Magazine National Model Search. Afterwards, he became President of the couture fashion brand, KAS Collection. The next venture was creating a motorcycle/model magazine, “Clutch Girl Magazine”. Panama was asked to join the Mixcast Productions original series, "Flashing Lights", serving as Executive Vice-President and Producer. He is currently working to relaunch the Corsa brand as well as venturing into tech startups.