A Note from the CEO

Hello, I’m thrilled that you have decided to explore the interactive world of Prez BaRock.  Our company was developed out of my desire to express my own political view….and do so in a way that was fun and energizing, rather than combative and often counter-productive.  I believe this type of whimsical display of views might actually engender real conversation about real topics that impact all of us.  How many times have you turned off the TV or put down the newspaper because they just “don’t get it” or are just “too biased”?  For me, that happened often!  That’s the beauty of the world of Prez BaRock, it’s about your view and “you” are the only person that can have that!  Do you have friends or co-workers who are pleased with the direction of our country or perhaps know others who are fed up with the current path?  Prez BaRock is the perfect gift for both! 

As you navigate the website and interact with the Prez, I hope you get the same sense of purpose and empowerment that I did when I began the development of this concept.  That was my initial inspiration for the concept and to this day it remains the driving force behind everything we do at Prez BaRock.  We are so proud to be offering to you a fundamental right – to express your inner politician in the way that only you can!  

Enjoy our world of Prez BaRock, and as we like to say here, go BaRock someone today!

Patrick Phipps
Chief Executive Officer
Rockme Novelties LLC

About Rockme Novelties
Rockme Novelties is a joint venture between Catalyst Brands LLC and Venatio Ventures LLC.  The Company was formed to create innovative new political and pop culture consumer products that are relevant to today’s world.  Prez BaRock is our first product to be available in the market, but future innovative products from Rockme Novelties are in development.  Rockme Novelties is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Catalyst Brands LLC is an innovator of new consumer products targeting large and growing consumer market segments.  The Company creates, launches and / or supports innovative brands either: (i) through our own resources, (ii) by supporting entrepreneurs and small companies with management expertise and/or capital under our Idea Partnership model, and (iii) periodically providing targeted advisory and consulting services to young brands that could benefit from our 50+ years of consumer and retail expertise.  Catalyst Brands is headquartered in Marin County, SF and has another office in Westport, CT. The Company was founded by Rick Cusick and Dominic Rispoli. Rick is a senior merchandising, marketing and branding executive with over 27 years of experience and Dominic is a senior corporate finance and business development executive with over 20 years of experience.

Venatio Ventures LLC was founded by Patrick Phipps as a vehicle for developing and marketing innovative ideas. Patrick, a veteran sales and marketing executive and entrepreneur, has over 18 years of experience in the high-tech, multimedia, and entertainment industries. He has a long history of developing and leading complex multi-channel customer centric sales and marketing initiatives for his own companies as well as a number of leading consumer brands. Venatio Ventures is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.