Allow me to introduce myself…
Based on a foundation of successful entrepreneurship, I have maneuvered through complex corporate environments to launch culturally relevant B2B and B2C events, while effectively managing sales, marketing, and operational teams. I‘m a passionate action-oriented commercial leader bringing more than 20 years of strategic knowledge and skills that drive revenue, brand equity, efficiency and growth.
“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!”
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I started my event career at the age of 19 when I somehow managed to produce a concert with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony as the headliner. I stood onstage while they performed, can you imagine what that looked like?
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My Dad played the iconic and surprisingly well known Sax solo on the Beach Boys smash “Kokomo”. As well as many other unbelievable highlights in a lifelong career as a session and touring musician. He is one of my original inspirations for greatness.
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I love to hang out with my wife and son, cook, hike, cycle, and listen to music.
Folks I’ve worked with.
Areas of Expertise
Event Production
Commercial Strategy
Sales Leadership
Branding, Marketing and PR
In the news.
The New York Times
Inside the N.B.A.’s version of Comic-Con
Tradeshow Executive
Emerald Expands Footprint with NBA Partnership
Sourcing Journal
PROJECT DIGITAL Puts Focus on Facilitating Quality Connections
Fashion United
PROJECT Mens N:OW shakes up the trade show experience
Mindset
Knowledge truly is power! I believe it’s absolutely imperative to engage with the market nonstop to attain real world, live feedback. I’m a fanatic when it comes to analyzing the global weave of business and culture. Uncovering identifiable trends is one thing, but knowing how to take advantage is where I come in.