Board Members
Jason Barnes
President & CEO
Jason Barnes is recognized worldwide as the first bionic drummer, turning personal tragedy into a groundbreaking story of resilience and innovation. After losing his arm in 2012, Jason collaborated with engineers at Georgia Tech to develop a custom prosthetic drumming arm that allows him to continue performing at a professional level. His journey has been featured in Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times, inspiring musicians around the globe. As CEO of Limitless Sound Foundation, Jason leads with vision, overseeing adaptive technology development, education programs, and partnerships that break barriers for musicians with disabilities. His unique blend of artistry, advocacy, and technical expertise drives the mission of making music accessible for all.
Matt Bankston
Vice President & COO
Matt Bankston is a musician, producer, and engineer whose life has been shaped by living with severe hemophilia. His personal experience with disability fuels his deep commitment to inclusivity in music. As COO of Limitless Sound Foundation, Matt ensures smooth operations, manages donor and partner relationships, and leads recording projects in the Foundation’s adaptive studio. Known for his technical expertise and empathetic leadership, Matt builds bridges between artists, industry partners, and the communities served. His dedication ensures the Foundation’s work remains grounded in impact and compassion, while pushing forward innovation in accessible music creation.
Sam Pura
Director
Sam Pura is a renowned music producer, engineer, and founder of Panda Studios in Fremont, California. With a career spanning collaborations with major artists and an industry reputation for excellence, Sam brings invaluable expertise and perspective to the Limitless Sound Foundation Board of Directors. His longstanding friendship with Jason and Matt has evolved into a formal leadership role, where he supports the organization’s mission to empower musicians with disabilities. Sam’s contributions help guide strategic partnerships, awareness campaigns, and industry collaborations, ensuring that Limitless Sound’s work resonates across the broader music community.
Team Members
Bennet Laren
Graphic Design / Outreach
About Bennet
Bennet is a designer and musicians serving as the graphic designer and outreach assistant for Limitless Sound Foundation. With over 10 years of experience as a musician, he brings a deep understanding of the creative process to his design and communication work. He currently works at Visual Concepts, Humboldt County, CA’s leading design agency where he helps create clear, accessible visual materials and systems for a wide range of clients. Bennet focuses on thoughtful design and intentional outreach that make musicians feel welcomed, understood, and supported, believing that good design and clear communication are essential tools for expanding access to creative opportunities.
Francesca Castiglione
Director of Marketing and Communications
About Francesca
Bio coming soon!
Zach Herrington
Chief Technology Officer
About Zach
Zach Herrington is a senior software engineer based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a background in building fast, practical technology for real-world constraints. His work spans embedded systems, device programming, and optimization, with a focus on turning complex problems into reliable hardware-software solutions. On the board of Limitless Sound, Zach brings hands-on experience designing and fabricating devices, including prototyping, 3D printing, and controller development, in service of accessible, enabling prosthetic technology.
Advisory Panel
Gil Weinberg
GA Tech Robotics
Athan Billias
The Midi Foundation
Andrew Tkaczyk
The Ghost Inside
Billy Brimblecom
Steps of Faith
Jim Suptic
Steps of Faith
Joey Koblasz
Hanger Clinic
Dylan Hardy
Audioscribe
Jack Thomas
Professional Drummer