Joel Cohen
Chairman, President & CEO

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Andy Vertrees
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

 

Todd Melfi
Vice President of Sales

 

Andrew Gerdom
Director of Motorsports & Track Design

 

Tim Duncan
Senior Technology Director

 

Jordan Cohen
Vice President of Business Development

 

Kevin O’Neal
Social Media Director & Broadcasting Executive Producer

 

Paul Szmal
Consultant, Motorsports & Broadcast Media

 

Dillon Cohen
Director of Sales & Marketing

 

Caroline Cohen
Communications Manager

 

Betty Cohen
Honorary Chairwoman

Jack Cohen
Chairman of the Board Emeritus

The business operations department is directed by Andy Vertrees, Chief Operating Officer. Andy's team of multi-talented individuals gives The Joel Cohen Group flexibility to execute the Master Plan for sustainable success.

The operating team provides the following creative and management services:

• Event Program Consulting
• Special Event Production
• Creative & Production Services
• On-Site Meeting and Show Coordinator

Production Coordination and Execution

• Meeting & Event Planning, Project Coordinator
• Coordination and Production of Events for Fortune 500 Companies
• Strategic Corporate Planning & Execution of events
• Coordination International Product Launches
• Production Manager of National Award Ceremonies
• Professional Ability to Source, Select, Negotiate and Supervise National Events

Event Operations & Management

• Design, plan, manage and execute upscale events
• Creativity and design skill with the ability to think outside the box
• Ability to manage Client proposal development and product boards
• Create and maintain event timelines and schedules
• Ability to source, select, negotiate and supervise venues
• Source, select, negotiate, and supervise vendors
• Recruit and manage contract and freelance staff
• Ability to create, manage and reconcile budgets adhering to client requirements
• Operate in an efficient, timely and punctual manner
• Disciplined organizational strengths with ability to multi-task with a high level of initiative and productivity
• Ability to work in a creative and energetic team as a leader
• Strong attention to detail, and manage deadlines
• A 'self-starter' with the ability to work without constant direction

Sports and Entertainment Development

• Driver Development
• Race Team Development
• Sponsor Acquisition
• Sponsor Activation
• Professional Resume Services
• Professional Representation

Sports Marketing and Entertainment

• Professional Social Media Management
• Website Design
• Website Optimization
• Special Event Coordination
• Personalized Graphic Design

Media Relations

• Press Releases Distribution
• Media Management
• Social & Digital Media Management
• Community Relationship Management
• National Tour Promotional Management