Tim Swift, Founder & CEO

Producer of the MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute for the past two decades.

Tim Swift, founder and CEO of Bounce, is an Emmy-nominated television producer. He has more than 25 years of experience in managing the complexities of a top tier entertainment production company. Bounce produces high quality concert series, touring shows, television specials, awards shows, corporate marketing events, presidential galas and gubernatorial inaugurals.

Over the years, Tim has brought his well-known business acumen to many organizations. He was a founding partner of Merv Griffin Productions and has held senior positions with some of the largest television productions companies in Hollywood including Smith-Hemion and Cossette Productions. Tim also managed to find time to serve on the Board of Directors for the Society of Singers.

For the last 16 years, Tim has produced the Annual MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute honoring the achievements of musical icons such as Sting, Bono, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and most recently Paul McCartney.

Other recent projects include: a Tribute to the Beatles Producer, Sir George Martin, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Celebration from Central Park, Diane Warren: Love Songs, and three specials for PBS’ renowned In Performance at the White House series.

In the corporate arena, Tim has a reputation for combining A-list Hollywood talent, broadcast technology and business strategy to successfully create and execute live events that reach consumers and reinforce each client’s specific brand image.

For the past 12 years, Tim has produced the Lexus National Dealer Meeting. By designing world-class car reveals along with exclusive concerts by such top-notch talent as Elton John, The Eagles, and Paul McCartney, Tim and his award winning Bounce team have given Lexus some of the highest rated meetings in its 23 year history.