Michael D. Perri

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Parents: Frank and Eileen Perri. Michael attended Washington Irving High School, did some college, joined the service and eventually graduated from The Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio in audio engineering. His life has had many experiences including; writing, a short stint in stand-up comedy, streaming radio, local TV studios, community service and working in and around the audio/video industry for years. He has been fortunate to meet and friend fascinating people throughout his travels and various projects. The stories of others prompted him to create Cuppa Joe Media, LLC (2006) converting it to The Cuppa Joe Foundation, Inc in 2010. It is here Michael grew his passion to "create platforms" in media for others. One of many projects he set out to produce was a one of kind television program showcasing celebrity guests, athletes, business professionals all having ties to West Virginia. The Coffee Talk Show premiered on January 3, 2012 in front of a theater audience in Morgantown, West Virginia.