Townsend Belisle

Townsend Belisle is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in production and creative direction across various industries. As CEO and Executive Producer at Haystack Needle LLC since January 2008, Townsend has also held significant roles at multiple companies, including Executive Producer positions at Sugar Bowl, Haystack Digital, Haystack Reputation, and Haystack Worldwide, as well as serving as Executive Producer and Director at Fearless Company. Leadership experience includes managing partner at Porter One LLC from February 2020 to February 2023 and founding Hyannis Sound, where Townsend was Producer from May 1994 to April 2015. Townsend's educational background includes a BA in Economics and Music from Skidmore College, a Certificate in Audio Production from New York University, and an EMFA in Visual Design from the School of Visual Arts.