Our Team and Partners

Marci Eversole
Marci Eversole is the person-in-charge at Escapade Productions where for the last 13 years she has serviced clients from around the globe, creating events, marketing campaigns, sales blitzes and anything else that is encompassed in the production of events. Whether intimate, small VIP gatherings or large tradeshows, or any and everything in between, Escapade has been instrumental in helping to create successes for their clients worldwide. Prior to starting Escapade, Marci was Operations Manager for TPD Publishing an international publishing company where she was responsible for the production of events around the world. Before TPD, Marci helped start an event company called Thunder Lizard Productions, where she was responsible for all business and event operations, from finding venues to balancing the checkbook. Before Marci took the deep dive into creating, producing, and executing events around the world, she followed the Grateful Dead for many years, making friends and business connections everywhere she traveled.


Rod Dunlap
With over 10 years of experience in event management, Rod has managed partner sales and marketing for Penton Media and Microsoft. He has worked on a variety of events including: TechEd, Worldwide Partner Conference, PDC, DevConnections & countless other product launches. Rod has developed sponsorship packages, negotiated custom sponsorship benefits and pricing and designed new marketing brochures for events.

Rod has an extensive sales background in B to B sales and sales to retail and online accounts. He brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience from numerous industries including: medical software, B to B computer and software sales and sporting goods. Rod has designed new products, developed manufacturing relationships overseas and built retail and distribution channels from the ground up.

Rod has a history of surpassing revenue goals and surpassing client expectations.


Chris Kurtz
Chris Kurtz is a respected professional with broad experience in events planning and management.

He has a wide range of skills and experience that cover the entire customer experience from Sponsorship and Exhibitor sales for Tier 1 events, to managing logistics and on-site details for Fortune 500 clients and partners.

Chris is dedicated to driving for results and high client/partner satisfaction, often getting the highest marks for partner sat in the events he has managed. In addition to his event management background, Chris has over 8 years supporting senior level executives in the biotech industry, which helped him develop an extensive set of administrative and project management skills.


Toby Malina
Toby has been involved with technology and training for more than 20 years, including as a producer for online training company lynda.com; as a production/event manager for live events such as Flashforward, An Event Apart, and Thunder Lizard Productions; as technical director for video-production company Avondale Media; as senior field producer for One World Journeys expeditions; and as the co-author of two editions of Sell it on eBay. Toby's focus is on delivering the highest standard of client service no matter the size or scope of the project or event.


Stephen Vanore
Shortly after graduating from Providence College with a BA in Political Science, Stephen began his career in the events industry, planning continuing education events for medical professionals. During this time he was responsible for managing various aspects of the planning process, including registration, housing, transportation and budget management. After relocating to Seattle in 2007, Stephen continued his work in the events industry as a finance manager, responsible for overseeing multi-million dollar event revenue streams. Stephen’s attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile makes him a valuable asset to any team.


AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics is a marketing communications and full service printing firm backed with the expertise you need to put your best foot forward. Unlike other printing firms, we work closely with you to integrate all of your tactics with the overall goals of your marketing strategy.

We understand that printing is only one piece of the pie. That’s why we can help you through all phases of creation—marketing concepts, design, printing, mailing and shipping distribution. We’ll work with you every step of the way. No matter what you dream up, we can make it happen.

Jenifer Schmid • jschmid@alphagraphics.com • 206-357-3044 • Website


ASAP – Promotional Items
ASAP is a women-owned promotional products company with over 25 years’ experience in making your message last. We specialize in on time delivery of inventive products to help our customers leave their mark. Contact at us www.asap-promotions.com.