Our Team
Our team works diligently to pitch our masterfully curated roster and skillfully negotiate artist-friendly deals. Hailed as a pleasure to work with by the industry’s top executives in film, television, advertising, video games, and media, we pride ourselves on our strong personal relationships and keen musical ears, both of which have cemented our reputation as one of the best sync licensing companies in the business.
Wayne Chatman
Wayne Chatman owner of Verdun Records, Ceo of Archwood Publishing, musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer with more than 40 years of experience. Mr. Chatman is a graduate of Cal State Hayward earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He plays flute, piano, and most woodwind instruments. Growing up he played in many local bands that toured the country. He also wrote many songs and one called, “Rock don't stop” that was played on the radio and played in nightclubs. Now Wayne is the CEO of Archwoods Productions producing other artists and promoting their extensive music catalog.
Ronnie Arch - Co-founder and operator of Archwoods productions, is a singer, Songwriter, actor, and producer. Ronnie started singing at an early age and studied his craft at L.A.C.C's music department. Ronnie also studied lyric writing with Carol King and was the lead vocalist with a local group based in Los Angeles Tribo and T.A.X.I.E. As an actor he played lead in South Pacific and many other musical productions.
Ronnie Arch
Woody Whittaker
Woody Whittaker - co-founder and founding member of ARCHWOODS PRODUCTIONS, RECORDS & PUBLISHING, began his musical journey at a very young age. He is a songwriter, arranger, producer, and performer. He is a master percussionist, Congas being his specialty. He also knows his way around the piano and Bass guitar. Some of his musical catalogs have been recorded and performed by such artists as, Shiba’s Moon, T.A.X.I.E., Diane Reeves, Oneida James, Thrust, and
Carlita Duran, (formally the vocalist and guitarist for the group, Taste Of Honey).
Woody eventually joined forces with Ronnie Arch and Wayne Chatman to form the
parent company, CABFARE PRODUCTIONS.
Brian Whittaker - Creative Director, songwriter, and consultant for Archwoods productions. Brian is notable for his work on Grammy Award-winning group Bone Thugs N Harmony’s eighth studio album titled “Uni5: The World’s Enemy”. Brian produced the leading single for the album titled “See Me Shine” which peaked at #10 on the Billboard US Rap Songs Chart. Uni5 would go on to peak at #3 on the Billboard US Top Rap Albums Chart and #14 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. Brian would eventually become most notable for sync licensing and composing for major television and film projects. He also has a history of performing and working with Grammy Award Nominated and Emmy Nominated band and production group “House Of Vibe All-Stars”.
