This team comes together each year to effectively produce a top-notch event. With the combination of their hard work, time and talent, this team is able to bring a truly special experience to festival attendees year after year. These individuals take immense pride in their work and their accomplishments are undeniable in support of high caliber artists and entertainers.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rosa Berdeja, Attorney at Law
Mike Brown, YMCA
David Campbell, Huitt Zolars (Chair)
Abbey Dudek, Tarrant 911 District Admin
Leticia Esparza, FWISD
Jared Fuller, LKCM Radio Group
Chad Gartner, TranSystems
Lynn Hammer, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Dr. Marie Holliday, Flowers to Go
Lacy Lange, Visit Fort Worth
Maureen Maidlow, OverRidge Wealth Advisors
Don Marable, Edward Jones
Ben Robertson, Byrne Construction
Laura Sanchez, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Amber Scanlan, PNC Bank
Gloria Starling, The Capital Grille (Past Chair)
Mechelle Thurston, Frost Bank
Courtney Townson, Sheraton
EVENT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Ted Albrecht, Artist Resources Committee Member
Milton Barnes, Artist Resources Committee Member
Judy Beaumier, Entertainment Production Manager
Maddy Beaumier, Assistant Entertainment Production Manager
Claire Bloxom Armstrong, Public Relations and Social Media Manager
Beverly Burks, Volunteer Manager
Chuck Burke, Festival Hosts Team
L.D. Carroll, Grounds Maintenance Manager
Sandi Cochrum, Artist Resources Manager
Jamie Cox, Hospitality Committee Member
Kristi Crisp, Merchandise Manager
Jackie Crisp, Volunteer Team
Mike Crow, Information Committee Manager
Chip Diano, Information Team
Jay Downie, Producer
Kaitlyn Dore, Hospitality Team Member
Charlie Duvall, Warehouse Manager
Dana Ford, Logistics Committee Member
Kennedy Gardner, Production Manager
Pam Gamble, Hospitality Team Member
Robert Gamble, Operations and Security Team
John Gantt, Operations and Security Manager
Kris Gantt, Concessions & Artist Compliance Manager
Larry Gantt, Communications Manager
Bobby Goddard, Logistics Team Coordinator
Diana Hahn, Special Projects Coordinator
Brian Harris, Operations and Security Manager
Terry Johnson, Artist Resources Committee Member
Marilyn Kepner, Artist Resources Committee Member
Thomas Lake, Artist Resources Committee Member
Erma Lee, On Site Jury Manager
Theda Lynch, Hospitality Team Member
Roberta Marshall, Volunteer Services Team Member
Deanna McNair, Artist Resources Committee Member
Robbie McMeans, Hospitality Manager
Bob Paluck, Artist Resources Committee Member
Marion Paluck, Artist Hospitality Coordinator
Taylor Paluck, Artist Hospitality Committee Member
James Phillips, Finance Manager
Melissa Phillips, Point of Sale Manager
Alex Reeves, Festival Hosts Manager
Larry Reeves, Communications Manager
Ron Ronalder, Artist Resources Committee Member
Sally Ross, Artist Resources Committee Member
Dick Ruddell, Transportation Manager
Mary Russell, Artist Resources Committee Member
Dan Russell, Artist Resources Committee Member
Laura Sanchez, Logistics Manager
Rita Shelton, Artist Hospitality Team Member
Brett Tooke, Security and Operations Team Member
Michelle Tooke, Concessions Services Team Member
Lynda Traugott, Volunteer Services Team Member
Maya Vallejo, Hospitality Team Member
Kristi Villaret, Artist Hospitality Team Member
Cathy Wilson, Maker’s Zone Manager
Dave West, Entertainment Team Member
DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH INC. STAFF
Andrew Taft, President
Matt Beard, Director of the Public Improvement District (PID)
Cleshia Butler, Office and Program Assistant
Jay Downie, Event Producer
Brandi Ervin, Controller
Becky Fetty, Director of Marketing and Membership
Kennedy Gardner, Production Manager
Diana Hahn, Special Projects Coordinator
Melissa Konur, Director of Planning
KayLee Pratt, Marketing and Special Projects Manager
Shane Smith, Director of Research
Barbara Sprabary, Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Festival Production Staff
Judy Beaumier, Entertainment Production Manager
Maddy Beaumier, Assistant Entertainment Production Manager
Claire Bloxom Armstrong, Media Relations and Social Media Manager
Claire Brunner, Website Coordinator (Enilon)
L.D. Carroll, Grounds Maintenance Manager
Sandi Cochrum, Production Assistant
Kristi Crisp, Merchandise Manager
Cameron Fronk, Social Media Manager
Jay Downie, Producer
Bobby Goddard, Logistics Team Coordinator
Kennedy Gardner, Production Manager
Diana Hahn, Special Projects Coordinator
Dana Sudbury, DFW Professional Musicians Union Representative
Lisa Hanks, Program Guide Designer
Gladys Pinkerton, Graphic Artist
James Phillips, Finance and Beverage Manager
Melissa Phillips, Point of Sale Manager
