Derrick “DC” Chatman was born and raised in Dublin, Georgia and graduated from Dublin High School in 1982. Derrick Chatman enrolled in Morehouse college and chose Business Administration as his major (1982-1984). Derrick Chatman grew up in a musical and creative arts family environment on Simmons street in Dublin as one of seven sons of Cora Chatman Smith. Derrick Chatman learned a lot about business from his godfather who owned a laundry mat in Savannah, Georgia. !!!!” Derrick Chatman gives thanks to Jesus Christ for all of the many blessings throughout his career and also gives credit to his mentors along the way including his mother, grandmother, Roscoe Brower, Martha Green, and Barnabus “Uncle Bud” Relaford. Derrick Chatman began his radio career at WQZY Y96/Dublin in 1989 where he sold advertising and created the hugely popular, “Derrick Chatman Show-The Soul of the City” which was the only black music on radio during the late 80s to mid-90s. In 1994, Derrick Chatman joined 97.9 WIBB/Macon, GA where he would become the youngest Station/Sales Manager in history of Macon radio…additionally, he would create “DC’s New Artist Profile radio show” in 1995 which would launch the careers of DJ Skillz, Young Dro, Drama, CMD Styles, Sonny Spoon and so many others. Eventually, in 2003, Derrick “DC” Chatman would join The 11th Hour Music Magazine as a bi-weekly columnist and FOX-tv/Macon for several years. In 2005, Derrick Chatman joined Cumulus Broadcasting in Albany, Georgia for several years before accepting a major opportunity with URBan Radio Broadcasting in Starkville, Mississippi in 2007. In 2010, Derrick Chatman returned to Dublin with a goal of being a catalyst for transferring a current signal into a 24 hour black music mix station to reach the needs of the entire African American community which eventually became 107.9 JAMZ! Derrick “DC” Chatman is owner of DC Productions Entertainment, Southern Mecca Records and DC’s New Artist Profile TV and Radio shows. Additionally, Derrick “DC” Chatman is the national host of “Herschel’s Raw Talent” competitions across the country. Today, Derrick Chatman is celebrating 25 years in the Media/Advertising/Broadcasting arena and has been blessed with many great opportunities on stage in concerts as well as interviewing President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, James Brown, Little Richard, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, L.A. Reid, Young Dro, and so many others. One thing for sure, Derrick Chatman always scream once on-stage anywhere in America and that is……where are all of my people from Dublin, Ga!!!!”
Honors and Awards: I’ve received over 30 awards in the last 15 years, however the highlights have been the following:
Radio Wayne Finalist: Sales Manager of the Year (RADIO INK MAGAZINE)
“Top 4 Leaders Under 40” as chosen and featured in the upscale, “Macon Magazine”
Community Service Awards: NAACP, The Foster Grandparents Program, The American Cancer Society, The Adopt-A-Role Model Program
Co-Sponsor of The Georgia Music Hall of Fame tribute to Al Bell
High School: Dublin High School in Dublin, GA
class of 1982
Senior Marketing Executive|
State Broadcasting
From November 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Radio sales, marketing, and promotions
Owner/Operator|
DC Productions & Southern Mecca Records
From January 1980 to Current • 46 year(s)
Entertainment and marketing agency and record label operations
Director of Sales/General Sales Manager|
URBan Radio Broadcasting
From July 2007 to December 2008 • 1 year(s)
Developed a complete unit of sales managers and sales reps concentrated on Urban formats and sold over 112% of personal sales goals
Urban Sales Manager|
Cumulus Albany
From June 2005 to July 2007 • 2 year(s)
Hire, train, and manage sales staff to meet monthly goals and sell recruitment advertising to employers
Account Executive|
WGXA-FOX 24 (Piedmont Broadcasting)
From January 2004 to June 2005 • 1 year(s)
Analyze client needs and prepare proposals to help clients reach objectives while maintaining and exceeding goals
General Sales Manager / Columnist|
The 11th Hour Magazine (11th Hour Publishing)
From January 2003 to January 2004 • 1 year(s)
Sold advertising spaces to corporate clients and wrote bi-weekly column called 'Urban Delights!'
Station Manager/Director of Sales/ General Sales Manager|
Taylor Broadcasting / Clear Channel Worldwide
From April 1994 to December 2002 • 8 year(s)
Built solid base of urban radio in Macon market by exceeding goals and creating NTR events that are traditionally sold out
General Sales Manager|
Lee Broadcasting Inc.
From November 1992 to March 1994 • 2 year(s)
Gained sales and market share for new startup radio station WDBN Country 107.5FM
Account Executive / On-Air Personality|
State Broadcasting
From August 1989 to November 1992 • 3 year(s)
Sold radio commercials and gained new business for WQZY radio (Top 40)
Deli Manager|
Kroger Grocery
From August 1983 to October 1992 • 9 year(s)
Controlled inventory, shrink, and trained staff
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