Jessica DuBose

Merchandise Designer & Sales Manager

Jessica joined the Pulse family in 2015 as a visual performer. She has a Bachelor’s in Marketing and she is a teacher in the Santee Unified School District. She also coaches both cymbals and visual at Del Notre High School and cymbals at Borderline Percussion. Jessica has worked with Pulse as an assistant director, social media content creator and manager, photographer, merchandise designer, and merchandise manager since her time ended as a performer.

Russell M. Tanakaya

Media Content Manager

Russell M. Tanakaya is a retired hotel executive with an extensive career spanning 44 years. As a staff writer and photographer for Drum Corps World internet magazine, Russell contributes his passion for drum corps to an international audience publishing hundreds of images, and travelling throughout the United States during drum corps season. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps, where he also volunteers as the Media Coordinator and Lead Photographer.

Russell is married to his spouse Beth of 40 years. They had two children who participated in winter drumline, both accomplished percussionists. Notably, their son Chris performed for POW in 2013 and was one of the renowned upside-down Pulse snare drummers in 2014.

Russell is the principal of Russell M. Tanakaya Photography. He specializes in studio portraiture, wedding, quinceañera, and graduation shoots, bringing his keen eye for detail and love for capturing special moments to every session.

Russ is pleased to serve Pulse Percussion as a member of the Board of Directors and leads the media content team coordinating the photography and videography teams!

andy shomph

Videographer

With over 30 years of experience in marketing and communications, design, and filmmaking, Andy's expertise extends to crafting compelling narratives and visual experiences.

Andy’s true passion lies in cinematography, where he excels at translating complex ideas into captivating cinematic expressions. His work is defined by a keen eye for composition, lighting, and movement, ensuring every frame contributes to a cohesive and impactful narrative.

Growing up in Southern California, Andy’s artistic journey began in the marching arts at the age of 7. As a percussionist and timpanist, he performed with numerous ensembles, including Drum & Bell Corps in the 1970s and 1980s, high school and youth bands, Riverside City College, and various educational and professional groups. This rich musical background, coupled with his creative journey, informs his ability to bring rhythm, emotion, and storytelling to life through the lens.

sarah sanchez

Photographer

Sarah Sanchez is a full time student at California High School with an extensive background in multimedia with plans to pursue journalism, media, and public relations in college.

While she had been brought up on the fine arts such as drawing, design, and painting, it wasn’t until her sophomore year of high school that Sarah began pursuing photography. For the next two years she would volunteer as the Media Specialist for CHS Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard and even one year as a CSBC photographer. During the summer of 2024, she shadowed under the media team of Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps and now officially works on the PC team as an intern for the 2025 season. Now, she has been brought on as an intern for the 2025 Pulse Percussion season where she serves as a videographer/photographer.

Throughout her four years of high school Sarah has participated in the CHS Entertainment Unit, serving as Trumpet Section Leader for two years and Horn Sergeant for one– all of which inspired her venture into photographing the marching arts. Independently, Sarah pursues her own photo projects, specializing in studio portraiture with themes of surrealism and fashion. On the side, she creates designs for letterman patches, logos, and more.

With her creative eye, passion for the marching arts, and multi-discipline skills, Sarah is thrilled to serve as the newest media intern for Pulse Percussion this 2025 season!! 

Leianna utick

Photographer

Leianna is a photographer driven by a passion for capturing the raw energy and emotion of performance.  Her marching arts journey ignited with high school drumline before she took the field with Pacific Crest and the Troopers. This firsthand experience fuels her lens, forging a deep connection with her subjects.  Leianna continues to give back to Pacific Crest, serving on their media team.  With a love for travel, an insider's understanding of the marching activity, and a dedication to preserving precious memories, Leianna brings a truly unique and vibrant perspective to her photography and is excited to be on the team for Pulse this year!