Mentors

Mentors are entertainment industry professionals who have volunteered their time to serve as resources for the IEBA Interactive program.  Area college students planning a career in the entertainment industry will be able to utilize these professional mentors for networking purposes, educational opportunities and the ability to delve deeper into a specific niche of the industry with hands-on, real-life experiences.
 
IEBA Interactive participants are encouraged to develop a relationship with their mentor and to stay in contact even after their time with IEBA. It's important for young professionals to develop a relationship with the experienced entertainment professionals in their community and beyond, and the IEBA Interactive mentor program is a great place to start.
 
If you are interested in becoming a mentor to the next generation of industry leaders please email us.
 
Past and present mentors include:
 
Rob Beckham, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Gil Cunningham, Neste Event Marketing
Pam Matthews, DuVoyant Music
Brian O'Connell, Live Nation
Randy Wright, Integrity Events
Carey Harveycutter, Salem Civic Center
Barry Jeffrey, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Shelley Todd, Outback Concerts
Linda Smith, Glenn Smith Presents, Inc.
Larry Werner, Panhandle Productions
Liz Cunningham, Neste Event Marketing
Stan Barnett, Creative Artists Agency
Ed Bazel, The Bazel Group, Inc.
Charlie Blum, Star Plaza Theatre
John Bolton, SMG Tulsa
Bonnie C. Brosious, The Great Allentown Fair
Jim Brown, Nutter Center
Jaclyn Ferraro, Whitepine Entertainment
Brad Garrett, Police Productions, LLC
Kell Houston, Talent Buyers Network
Connie Hunt, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Jason Kane, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Andy Kerr, Prime Source Entertainment Group
Steve Lassiter, Agency for the Performing Arts
Elliott Lefko, Goldenvoice/AEG Concerts Los Angeles
Philip K. Lyon, Lyon & Phillips, PLLC
George Moffett, Variety Attractions
Nicole More-Hardy, Neste Event Marketing
Rick Murray, Greylock Entertainment
Ron Pateras, JAM Productions
Renee Pearson, Minnesota State Fair
Fran Romeo, Romeo Entertainment Group
Bob Roux, Live Nation
John Ruffino, Red Mountain Entertainment
Bob Saporiti, Record Label Executive
Clarence Spalding, Spalding Entertainment
Leroy Van Dyke, Artist
Sally Williams, Ryman Auditorium