PETER MANDEAU
President
Peter Mandeau has developed, produced and managed world-class events for a wide and diverse range of organizations, entertainers and celebrities for over 25 years. Formerly a nationally recognized professional and Division I collegiate tennis coach and junior academy director, Peter brings his wealth of experience in event management, team-building and leadership skills to PM Events.
Mandeau was most recently Chief Operating Officer and General Manger of the World TeamTennis Boston Lobsters professional sports franchise. During this period, his responsibilities included producing musical performances and half-time entertainment, hiring and supervising over 100 staff members and volunteers creating advertising and media promotions, developing corporate sponsorships and large-scale event marketing. He also was co-producer of six national, regional and local television broadcasts, served as a color commentator, produced a major charity compilation CD album; Claws for a Cause.
Prior to his COO/GM position with the Lobsters Peter served as Harvard University's Associate Head Men's Tennis Coach. Mandeau has directed three NCAA Regional Tennis Championships two ECAC Tennis Championships and was voted ITA Regional Coach of the Year three times. He concurrently held a position as Special Events Director and Stadium Emcee for the Pilot Pen Tennis Championships, in New Haven, CT. Peter has extensive experience from the production and talent sides with most major media including print, network television and radio.
PMEP Advisory Board
TONY MCLEAN
Backyard Productions
PMEP Entertainment and Music Advisor
Tony McLean has held numerous positions at the highest levels of the entertainment industry. Tony is the former President of Broadway In Boston (two Elliot Norton Awards) where he supervised the reopening of The Opera House in Boston.
As Vice President for Domestic Touring for Disney Theatrical Productions, he was responsible for overseeing Disney's touring division and its domestic tours of Disney's Beauty and the Beast , Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida and Disney's The Lion King . He was the Associate Producer/General Manager for Disney's productions of Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, Los Angeles, Toronto and on tour (Joseph Jefferson Award, Best Touring Musical.
DAVID RYDER
PMEP GLBT Prides & Event Advisor
David is the Chair, and co-founder of Gay Pride Virginia. A well-traveled Richmond native with a strong passion for defining LGBT culture , he is devoted to further defining GPV as a resource to the Commonwealth of VA. In addition to his work at GPV David serves as a Sr. Regional Human Resources Director for a fortune 100 company and works closely with the organizers of Baltimore Pride.
A strong history in human resources and public relations is well matched with David's lifelong efforts in relationship manage-ment and consensus building. His sideline as a performance artist has aided in crafting a critical eye that is vital in booking and showcasing talent that is both a few steps ahead of tremendous mainstream success and best represents the direction of LGBT culture.
Working with the "best of the best" in the realm cutting edge and avant garde talent management
enables David to tap into what the community "will want" as opposed to reflecting what the community "wanted" in large-scale performers.
David lives in Richmond and Baltimore, and travels extensively for work. Check out GPV at: http://www.gaypridevirginia.com/
SCOTT MANTHORNE
President, Athletes & Executives,
PMEP Professional Sports Advisor
With over twenty years of experience in the business world, Scott has spent countless hours creating, developing and managing professional networking organizations. As a Principal & Co-Founder of Athletes & Executives (www.athletesandexecutives.com), his focus shifted to connecting the professional sports sector with some of the nation's most successful entrepreneurs.
A&E has been creating opportunities for professionals to interact - and establish business relationships - for over six years. Their expertise is introducing executives to one another and helping them network effectively. Athletes & Executives offers qualified professionals unique opportunities to meet the "players" who can help them succeed in their business endeavors. For more on the company or memberships information go to: www.athletesandexecutives.com.
ADAM JOSEPH
Producer, Singer, Songwriter, PMEP Music and Entertainment Advisor
Adam Joseph (www.adamjosephmusic.com) is a rare find in the world of music today. Not only does he write, produce, engineer, arrange, and play on all of his recordings, but he also released and distributed his first album independently through his self-owned record label, JAH Records (established in 2003). Adam has performed alongside major artists such as Steven Tyler, Cee-Lo (of Gnarles Barkley), Dianne Reeves, Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, and Martha Wash.
Adam’s debut music video “Flow With My Soul” was among the first indie label videos to make it into heavy rotation on LOGO. Adam’s new music video is scheduled to MTV’s LOGO Network in June. His recordings have been in movie soundtracks and CD compilations. Adam’s first Major Label release recently came out on SONY Records newest Label “Twist”.
