New Executive Team Brings a Wealth of
Knowledge from Industry Leading Companies
FORT LAUDERDALE,
Fla., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GalaxyCon,
the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement
company, has signed top executive talent to further the company's
mission of creating immersive experiences that celebrate fandom and
inspire connections. GalaxyCon has brought in a veritable who's who
of industry leaders, adding to the already outstanding team and
further rounding out the roster. These new additions will help lead
the way as the company is committing to increase the number of
events for fan-first festivals in 2024, 2025, and beyond.
"With our rapid expansion from seven live fandom
events in 2023 to eleven in 2024, and twenty-one planned for 2025,
we have been expanding our team to help take us to the next level,"
said Mike Broder, president and
founder of GalaxyCon. "I am incredibly humbled by the talent we
have assembled, both new and existing staff. It's their hard work
and dedication that is making massive growth possible. I am beyond
excited to work with this team, bringing our GalaxyCon, Animate!,
and Nightmare Weekend events to new markets nationwide in the
coming years."
Executive team news by title:
- Mike Gregorek joins from FanExpo and Wizard World as
Programming Manager
- Ashley Hazelwood joins from Planet Comicon and the
Kansas City Chiefs as Manager of Literary Talent &
Initiatives
- Blain Howard joins from
Microsoft and NBCUniversal as Director of PR
- Peter Katz joined from
Wizard World and FanExpo and has been promoted to Senior Vice
President of Business Development and Partnerships
- Ric Peterson joins from
Touring and Event Merchandise Manager for Foo Fighters, Crank
Gameplays, Drake, Austin City Limits, and Lollapalooza as GalaxyCon
Merchandise Manager
- Nick Unthank joins from Ronin Pro Wrestling, Netflix,
Fandango, FilmStruck, and Showtime as Director of Programming
- David Valazzi joins from Fandom Fame, Valazspace
Consulting, Cliptamatic, and Nomadosphere Entertainment as Director
of Business Development
- Samantha Veilleux joined from LeftField Media and
Carolines on Broadway and has been promoted to Senior Vice
President of Talent Strategy & Development
"We are extremely fortunate to have this high
level of experience from many different industries here at
GalaxyCon," said Peter Katz, newly
promoted Senior Vice President of Business Development and
Partnerships at GalaxyCon, LLC. "In addition to the 18 years of
business development I bring, we are adding decades of experience
from the tech sector, the music industry, the entertainment
industry, and the comic book world. We pride ourselves on
attracting talent that extends beyond the comic book realm, making
our team well-rounded to guide our mission forward."
The dedication to an incredibly talented team
shows GalaxyCon's passion for bringing engaging events to cities
across the United States. 2024 and
2025 are just the beginning of the excitement planned for
GalaxyCon. We cannot wait to see record numbers of fans at each
event soon.
ABOUT GALAXYCON LLC:
GalaxyCon, LLC. is
the largest independently owned consumer and fan engagement
company. Based in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, and founded by Mike
Broder in 2006, GalaxyCon is made for fans, by fans. The
company organizes pop culture, anime, and horror-themed events
across the United States.
Celebrities and fans are united at the festival of fandom in often
overlooked locations. Events in Oklahoma
City, Raleigh, Columbus, Richmond, and San Jose attract between 20,000
and 50,000 fans for each show. Additionally, GalaxyCon presents
Animate! and Nightmare Weekend throughout the year, reaching more
consumers and fans.
GalaxyCon is more than a comic con, it is a
celebration of fandom.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Blain Howard
blain@galaxycon.com
323.633.0561
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