About Mike Laponis
Mike’s voice, and style will fit your project perfectly. He provides professional quality, and makes it easy for you to get the job done.
Mike has worked with microphones most of his life. That’s why one of the names he uses on social media is “Mike Raphone.” He started out in high school working in the district’s recording studio. He has been producing and recording multimedia presentations for many years. Mike’s entire career has been centered around audio and video production. He has extensive experience voicing, creating, writing and producing commercial copy and presentations. Mike’s true passion is voice over. He has been at it for over 20 years and loves it.
Mike is an award winning voice talent. He is also an experienced classroom teacher. With the distinction of Professor Emeritus of Communications at a private university in Southern California, he is an expert for eLearning projects, and captures and holds the attention of the listener.
Mike is friendly, easy to work with, and fun. He is dedicated to his clients and their success. He is professional in every sense of the word. Mike was awarded the “Best of Festival” King Foundation Award, from the Broadcast Education Association in the Festival of Media Arts. This was for a Radio Imaging piece he voiced and produced. This award is the top honor given to faculty for creative work. The BEA Festival of Media Arts is an international refereed exhibition of faculty creative activities.
Mike holds a number of awards for his work, including multiple Telly Awards for projects he voiced and produced.
Mike’s experience, knowledge, and interests, are a perfect blend for his voice over career. The protection of the environment is something Mike wholeheartedly supports. He drives an all-electric vehicle. He loves being a spokesperson for electric vehicles and environmental concerns.
With formal education in fire technology and safety, he earned an A.A.degree in Fire Science (Chaffey College), and then both a B.A. and a M.A. in Communications (University of La Verne). He also holds a Multimedia Design Certificate from Cal Poly, Pomona. Mike loves putting his voice and experience to work for you.
Accolades
Mike Laponis is the voice talent for 5 time winning entries of the Telly Awards. Mike also received the prestigious Best of Festival Award in the Audio category of the Festival of Media Arts from the Broadcast Education Association for his Radio Imaging. The Best of Festival is BEA’s highest creative recognition. Mike takes pride in his work and it shows. His attention to detail and his professional approach make his voice over and audio work stand out among the best in the business. He looks forward to working with you to put forth the best to your clients and customers.
World Voices Organization
As a Professional Member of World Voices Organization (WoVO), Mike believes, supports, and lives by the WoVO Mission. He always gives his clients the best practices of the industry, and upholds standards for ethical conduct and professional expertise. Being honest, forthright, and committed to his clients and their projects is part of Mike’s mission. Client relations are very important to Mike.