Jamie Grady is a professor at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, where he teaches in the Sports, Arts, and Entertainment program. Prior to joining academia, Jamie served in a variety of positions for arts organizations throughout the east coast. He is a frequent contributor to professional journals and is the author of two Heinemann books, Actor Inc.: How to Get the Next Gig - and Still Pay the Rent (2007) and A Simple Statement: A Guide to Nonprofit Arts Management and Leadership (2006).