Mike Markley
Mike is co-owner of Men in Black DJ Entertainment. Mike a.k.a. (The Jukebox Hero) loves music! He has been collecting and enjoying music for over 40 years. This love for music is the reason why he started The Music Box 17 years ago. After a very successful venture, he was ready to hang up the mixing board and call it a success. Recently, he was approached by Ryan who learned he enjoyed being behind a microphone and a Master of Ceremonies. With a new enthusiasm, they partnered together and plugged the mixing board back in and formed MEN IN BLACK.
Mike loves working with a crowd. He has the ability to read one and play the music that will get them out on the dance floor. He is 53, married and has lived his whole life in Joliet. When not making people move their feet on the dance floor, he works at a local manufacturing plant in Joliet. He loves the outdoors and whatever time he and his wife can be together. Additionally, he loves to work with the local communities and volunteer whenever the opportunity presents itself. Mike is also active in his church where he has lead several support groups and has been behind the mixing board for several productions. Whether dramas or live music, Mike feels at home when working with music. He has produced radio shows and has even been requested to mix a local band for their CD release concert. He has been an executive board member and a trustee. Mike loves people and the joy of making them dance and celebrate and it his goal to always make that happen.
Mike loves working with a crowd. He has the ability to read one and play the music that will get them out on the dance floor. He is 53, married and has lived his whole life in Joliet. When not making people move their feet on the dance floor, he works at a local manufacturing plant in Joliet. He loves the outdoors and whatever time he and his wife can be together. Additionally, he loves to work with the local communities and volunteer whenever the opportunity presents itself. Mike is also active in his church where he has lead several support groups and has been behind the mixing board for several productions. Whether dramas or live music, Mike feels at home when working with music. He has produced radio shows and has even been requested to mix a local band for their CD release concert. He has been an executive board member and a trustee. Mike loves people and the joy of making them dance and celebrate and it his goal to always make that happen.
Ryan Joseph
Ryan is the other co-owner of Men in Black DJ Entertainment and has been with the company since is started in August of 2013. Ryan is a graduate of Lewis University with an Education degree. Ryan is the nephew of Mike Markley who has been in the DJ Entertainment business for over 17 years. After involvement in the Joliet Relay for Life Entertainment committee, Mike and Ryan decided to rename Mike's previous business, The Music Box, to Men in Black and start a new business together. When not working for Men in Black, Ryan is busy teaching as a full time special education teacher. In the Joliet Community where Ryan resides, he coaches a 6-7 year old soccer team through the Joliet Park District. As a determined, outgoing and personable individual, Ryan is willing to work with you and make your event as personalized as possible and a night to remember.
