(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Industry vet Dave Lucas has added marketing and production services to his Indianapolis-based Live-360, including Eric Milby as Senior Production Manager, Jo Nahod as Marketing Director, Andy Wilson as Public Relations Director and Amie LoPresti as Booking Coordinator.
“It is with great pride that Live-360 has managed to pull together a strong team made up of professionals that have a proven track record. These individuals have worked in many facets of live entertainment and I am excited about the opportunities that Live-360’s future holds with them on board,” said Lucas in a statement.
Live-360 is pursuing live entertainment events and concerts, focusing on arena business and alternative outdoor venues, marketing and production services, venue development and consulting, and the growth of its festival business; which includes the recently announced joint venture Festival Partners, LLC and their Rib America Festivals in St. Louis, MO; Indianapolis, IN; and St. Paul, MN.
Eric Milby served as the Senior Production Manager for Live Nation, formerly Clear Channel Entertainment and Sunshine Promotions, alongside Lucas from 1996-2006. Milby worked directly with touring personnel for concerts and live entertainment events throughout the Midwest
Jo Nahod-Carlin served as the Marketing Director at Live Nation from 1999-2006, handling marketing for events and festivals in Indiana, Kentucky, Eastern Ohio and Tennessee.
Andy Wilson served as the Public Relations and Publicity Director for Live Nation from 1999-2006, handling the public relations and publicity duties for its concerts and festivals in Indiana, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Amie LoPresti most recently served as the Booking Coordinator for Live Nation from 1992-2006, establishing relationships with music industry management companies and agencies while also serving as Lucas’ Executive Assistant during his tenure as Co-CEO and President of Clear Channel Entertainment-Music. LoPresti worked on other projects including concert club, show contracts, and booking assistance.
Milby, Nahod, Wilson and LoPresti will play a large part in helping to ensure a smooth transition from Live Nation to Live-360 over the next few weeks. –by CelebrityAccess Staff Writers