The
Shirley Spectra was founded in May, 1974, by the brothers Mike and Brian
Shirley, who continue to control the company along with a third partner,
Kim Shirley.
Mike
Shirley is a writer. Prior to the formation of The Shirley Spectra,
he was creative director of the international advertising agency, McCann
Erickson, in Sydney. His first novel, Cast the First Stone, was published
in September 1994.
Brian
Shirley is an electronics design engineer and his specialised
knowledge has enabled the company to provide a unique service to its clients
in the area of automation and information systems in presentation environments.
Kim
Shirley, whose role is that of executive producer, joined The
Shirley Spectra as a junior production assistant in 1978. In her 22 years
with the company, she has been, and is still: a photographer, an editor,
a programmer and an administrator. Kim manages every assignment that comes
into the company.