Justin Brinkman, (b.1981) is the Director of Bands at Elmwood Local Schools, Bloomdale, Ohio, where he directs concert, jazz, and marching ensembles, grades 5-12. He is a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education. Additionally, Mr. Brinkman has been a member of the Ohio Air National Guard Band of The Great Lakes, stationed in Swanton, Ohio. While a member of this military organization, Mr. Brinkman has been afforded the opportunity to write and arrange music, and has arranged and written works that have been performed by various ensembles and members of the the Ohio Air National Guard Band of The Great Lakes. Justin resides in Bowling Green, Ohio and is a member of the Ohio Music Education Association and the Ohio National Guard Enlisted Association.