Half Yard Productions. Creators of The Real Housewives of D.C., Say Yes to the Dress, American Loggers, Cowboys and Outlaws, Some Assembly Required wow viewers and boost networks' ratings.
4922 Fairmont Ave Suite 300, Bethesda MD 20814, 240-223-3400
Abby Greensfelder
Co-owner and Executive Producer
Abby Greensfelder recently held the position of senior vice president of programming and development for Discovery Channel. In this role she oversaw all programming, acquisitions and development for Discovery's flagship as well as development for The Science Channel and Military Channel. Under her leadership, Discovery launched successful signature series such as Deadliest Catch, I Shouldn't Be Alive, Dirty Jobs, MythBusters and American Chopper, as well as award winning specials like The Flight That Fought Back, which was nominated for an Emmy.
Previously, Greensfelder served as vice president of programming and development for Discovery Channel, where she played a key role in creating the Discovery Channel Quest initiative, for which Discovery funded and filmed scientific research and expeditions.
Prior to joining Discovery, Greensfelder worked in production for Transatlantic Films, a UK-based production and distribution company. Greensfelder holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Sean Gallagher
Co-owner and Executive Producer
Sean Gallagher was the senior vice president of production and development for TLC, overseeing all internal and external program development efforts for TLC, launching prime series such as Miami Ink and Little People Big World.
Prior to working at TLC, Sean served as vice president, program development for Discovery Channel. In this capacity, he led the network's development efforts, with specific responsibility for the development and management of the popular and successful Monster franchise, including Monster Garage and Monster House. Also at Discovery, Gallagher served as executive producer of the network's primetime unit, where he oversaw such hit series as American Chopper and MythBusters.
Prior to joining Discovery, Gallagher served as a freelance producer in the Washington, D.C. area, working for clients such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and PBS. Gallagher began his career at the Monitor Channel in Boston, where he worked on magazine shows, local affiliate news and children's programming.
Although having since followed his wife to reside in Washington DC, Gallagher was born & raised in Bangor Maine and received his bachelor's degree in corporate video communication from Southern Connecticut State University. From his days as an accomplished swimmer at Bangor High, he remains an avid Triathlete and Ironman.
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