Santiago (aka "Jimmy" or James) Naranjo has been performing as DJ since 1988, when he opened his first DJ business under the name, "DJ Light & Magic". In 2008, Santiago opened under a new business name and has specialized in weddings ever since. Originally from Socorro, New Mexico, Santiago currently resides with his partner and little Cha-wiener dog, Tito, in Bellevue Washington. He graduated from NMSU in 2003 with a B.A. in English and Spanish, and a few years he obtained an M.A. in Literature. His hobbies include performing magic, public speaking (he is a member of 2 Toastmaster clubs), and bicycling.