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Bloomfield Hills, Mi, Us

Bloomfield Hills, Mi, Us

Pontiac, Michigan, Us

M1 Concourse, known for blending the spirit of automotive culture with the excitement of motorsports, has fortified its reputation as an 87-acre premier destination for car enthusiasts and spectators. Located on the famed Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan, this unique facility draws visitors nationwide to experience the adrenaline of its high-octane offerings and community-centric events.At the forefront of its roster, the state-of-the-art M1 Circuit offers a professionally designed 1.5-mile racetrack, engineered to ignite the passion of both novice and seasoned drivers. With 11 challenging turns, a 30-foot-wide track, and an elevation change of 30 feet, it is not only a testament to modern track design but also to safety. The M1 Concourse is more than just a track; it is a cultural hive for automotive pursuits. Throughout the year, the venue hosts a bevy of signature events, including the American Speed Festival, Woodward Dream Show, and Cars Under the Stars, each celebrating the automotive heritage in its unique way. From car shows and coffee meets to grand festivals and balls, M1 Concourse is the hub for anyone whose heart races at the sound of a revving engine.Beyond the track, the facility's multifaceted Event Center and Pavilion are architectural gems providing an elegant backdrop for social and corporate gatherings. These spaces are complemented by the top-flight Prefix Performance Center, where vehicles are meticulously tuned, ensuring they perform at their best on and off the track.M1 Concourse's dynamic blend of luxury, performance, and community has cemented its place as a distinguished automotive enclave. It pays homage to Michigan's rich automotive history by providing an unparalleled venue where the legacy of motor-driven excitement continues to thrive.

Events International Company is an event planning and management company launched in 2008 by Timothy McGrane. For five years, Tim held the position of Vice President of Events, Shows and Special Projects for Robb Report magazine, ShowBoats International, and CurtCo’s associated titles targeting the affluent lifestyle. In this role Tim was given the unique opportunity to build Robb Report and Curtco Media’s first-ever corporate events division, and during his tenure the events team executed more than 150 successful events for some of the world’s most esteemed brands. During his tenure at CurtCo Media and Robb Report Tim built for the company an events division which created a new revenue stream and simultaneously enhanced advertising revenue for CurtCo’s various publications.The company worked with the Credit Suisse international classic car program that included the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2009-2016 (with partners BMW, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Aston Martin) , the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum, the Drivers Club at Goodwood Revival 2010-2016, and the bi-annual Monaco Historic Car Races 2012-2016. Events International Company focuses on the luxury marketplace and represents premium marques from every category. Events International offers its clients a comprehensive menu of services and resources that includes, but are not limited to, the following: Event Creation, Development and Sales. Exclusive Global Event Access for Clients High-level Publicity and Editorial Marketing and Creative ServicesThe company has partners in a number of cities across the country, and a European contingent based in Monaco, allowing for personal service which is paramount to exceeding the expectations of Event International’s clientele.Current programs;- Credit Suisse CEO Conference, Pebble Beach, CA - 2017 - Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region 'Concorso Ferrari', Pasadena, CA - since 2009- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. since 2009.

CEO position of non-profit organization managing County owned raceway during transitional period. Reviewed all track and facility operations to focus on improved profitability through cost reductions and increased sales. Evaluated facility wide opportunities to expand corporate sponsorship and hospitality opportunities. Expanded Season Pass program and introduced County resident preferred program to engage local market. Oversaw track and facilities calendars to maximize available track use days while implementing plan to address deferred facility maintenance. Coordinated relationships with FIA, FIM, and all race sanctioning organizations to improve working relationships. Initiated relocation of television broadcast compound to maximize leverage of broadband installation and use existing space for new corporate hospitality opportunities. Worked with live broadcast TV partners to ensure maximum exposure for track and partners. Engaged outside consultants to revise internal business practices and implement safety programs. Instituted new focus for volunteer organization to provide improved participant and fan engagement. Worked with local, regional, state and federal agencies on existing property issues along with new master plan programs being developed. Worked with County and regional agencies on business development programs.• Restructured marketing and communications dept and expanded marketing, social media and outreach programs to reach expanded target audiences across all race disciplines resulting in increased ticket sales numbers and revenues. • Orchestrated successful return of both IndyCar Series and Trans Am Series to Raceway after 15 years. Negotiated calendar scheduling to accommodate IndyCar as part of back to back major events with other sanctioning organization. Created Speed Week approach to promote and sell as combined package to increase attendance and revenues.

Joined Museum to relaunch institution on its 25th anniversary year. Oversaw collection management of 250 rare, vintage and classic car collection. Reviewed all aspects of Museum’s 100,000 sq.ft. operation and restructured and instituted new programs to engage and motivate Museum team, volunteers and community interaction. Reopened Museum retail outlet and started three-year program to significantly increase revenue and profitability, and position store as frequent visitor motivator. Expanded membership programs, museum and outreach events which resulted in increased attendance, admission revenues and membership and donations. Worked with museum’s exclusive catering partner to revise procedures, operations and accountability Expanded special event exposure at museum to increase revenues and introduced new business. Oversaw volunteer programs to recognize existing and long-term volunteers and to engage and expand new adult and student volunteer participation. Steered museum team, volunteers, and membership through the transition of the museum from a specific automotive theme to a multi-discipline themed facility.• Developed marketing programs with local, regional and state tourism partners to leverage the museum as an asset, increasing national and international awareness and visitor ship.• Developed new marketing and outreach campaigns and launched active social media marketing programs. Expanded Automotive Speaker Series to include leading championship winning drivers, Hall of Fame designers, and award-winning authors. Created automotive Speaker Series archive, in an online video platform for presentation and on-going education. • Developed corporate sponsorship programs and secured multi-year corporate partners. Increased sponsor participation to enhance projected return on investment opportunities. Expanded individual giving programs and established matching-funds grant opportunities for individual and small business donations.

New York, New York, Us

Curator/ ™ A global luxury event series connecting affluent consumers to top luxury products and services from the most desired brands. These interactive experiences showcase private jets and helicopters, rare and exotic luxury automobiles, the finest jewels, exceptional timepieces, world-class home design, adventure and luxury travel, bespoke brands, extraordinary culinary presentations and more. Curator events bring together several of SANDOW’s brands—NewBeauty, Luxe Interiors + Design, Worth and Watch Journal—in one premier event where high-net-worth connoisseurs enjoy and interact with exclusive brands, connecting on a personal, one-on-one level. thecurator.comCurator/ Ft Lauderdale October 2012October 2011Curator/ San DiegoApril 2012April 2011Curator/ GreenwichJune 2012SANDOW®Founded by visionary media entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, SANDOW® (sandow.com) is a leader in building multi-platform brands that inform, inspire and engage highly coveted consumer and business audiences. Meeting at the intersection of luxury and design, the SANDOW brands – all powered by innovation – span digital and print media, licensing, consulting, e-commerce and retail, business information and marketing services. Its diverse group of companies allows SANDOW to strategically cross-pollinate and create unique business models that help drive its aggressive growth. With more than 400 employees in 14 global offices, SANDOW brands include Culture + Commerce™, Curator/™, Fred Segal®, Furniture Today® Group, Interior Design®, Luxe Interiors + Design®, Material ConneXion™, NewBeauty®, Spalook.com™, Watch Journal™ and Worth®.

Launched as DELUXE San Diego in 2011 as a new and unique event opportunity created to connect those who appreciate the finest superyachts, top-marque automobiles, private aircraft, fine jewelry and watches, cult wines, and adventure travel from leading luxury brands.New event planning involved City of San Diego, San Diego Harbor Commission, San Diego Tourism Commission.In 2012, the event now named Curator San Diego event will be held on April 19-21.Highlighting 100-foot (30m)-plus motor and sailing yachts, along with products and services that complement the yacht charter and luxury lifestyle, DELUXE San Diego provides invited guests and attendees an opportunity to interact and experience participating brands one-on-one.The annual DELUXE San Diego event is located in the heart of downtown San Diego at the Fifth Avenue Marina and Fifth Avenue Landing. This exclusive venue, where the 33rd America’s Cup-winning BMW Oracle Racing based their revolutionary winged trimaran, provides immediate access to the major downtown hotel properties.2011 event sponsors included;Fraser Yachts, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Chartis Insurance, Hawker Beechcraft, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Eurocopter, Lalique, Northrop & Johnson Yachts, Marine Group, Blackhawk Collection. Knight & Carver Martime, Perini Navi, Martin Katz Jewelry, Ball Watches, Zenith Watches, Muhle-Glashutte Timepieces, SeaMagine and Lexani.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Events produced;Robb Report “Best of the Best”- Delamar Hotel, Greenwich, CT 2005 - 2007- The Lodge at Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA 2006- Ringling Museum, Sarasota, FL 2007- Pier Sixty, New York, NY 2006- Hangar 8, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2005- The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL 2006 - 2007- Monte Carlo Sporting Cub, Monte Carlo, Monaco 2004 - 2008 - Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, FL 2008 Robb Report 'Exchange Traded Fund' Launch, NYSE Wall Stree, NYC, 2007Robb Report 'Car of the Year' – Meadowood & Napa Valley Reserve, St Helena, CA 2005 - 2008Robb Report Salon at RM Auction- Phoenix 2004 - 2006 (The Arizona Biltmore)- Monterey 2004 - 2007 (Portola Plaza Hotel)Robb Report Salon at Moto GP 2005 - 2006 Robb Report “Evening of Connoisseurship”:- Bal Harbor, FL 2008- New York, NY 2008 - Bel Air, CA 2007 - 2008- Chicago, IL 2007- Palm Desert, CA 2008- Newport, RI 2008Gulfshore Life ‘Man & Woman of the Year’ Awards, Naples, FL ~2005 - 2008Trade and Consumer Show participation;SEMA Las Vegas, NVCES, Las VegasMonaco Yacht ShowFt Lauderdale Boat ShowMiami Yacht ShowPalm Beach Boat ShowNorth America International Auto Show, Detroit, MILos Angeles Auto ShowNBAA, Orlanda, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NVSafari Club International, Reno.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

The concept, planning and execution of luxury lifestyle events with partners from the luxury automotive, private aviation, luxury yacht, timepiece and private client financial services categories. CurtCo Publishing, LLC engages in the publication of magazines. Its publications include Robb Report, Worth, ShowBoats International, The Robb Report Collection, Robb Report Home Entertainment, Robb Report MotorCycling, Robb Report Luxury Home, Robb Report Vacation Homes, Robb Report Russia, CurtCo's Digital TV & Sound, Gulfshore Life, and Sarasota Magazine.

ShowBoats Monaco Rendezvous 2004 - 2008ShowBoats International Awards, Monaco 2004 - 2008International Seakeepers Society Bal de la Mer, Monte CarloHonorees;- Admiral James Watkins 2005- Walter Cronkite 2006- Ted Danson 2007- Bernie Marcus 2008WingsWheelsWater / Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2004 - 2008 Cavallino Classic / ShowBoats Yacht Hop, Palm Beach , FL 2008

New York, New York, Us

Events produced;Worth Magazine Golf Tournament:- Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA 2007- The Club at Mediterra /Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, FL. 2006 & 2007- Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor,NY 2007- Trump International, Palm Beach, FL 2007Worth Magazine Dinners- S/Y Lady Barbaretta, Greenwich, CT- Walker Art Museum, Cleveland,- Mediterra, Naples, FL- The Lodge at Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA- The Mansion on O Street, Washington, DC- Hotel Sorrento, Seattle, WA

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Barrett-Jackson Auction- Scottsdale, AZ 2000 - 2003 (Westworld) - Palm Beach, FL 2003 - 2004 (Palm Beach County Fairgrounds)- Los Angeles, CA 2001 - 2002 (Petersen Museum)- Legende at Passion, Monaco 2001 (Grimaldi Forum)Carroll Shelby 80th Birthday Celebration Gala - 2003 (Barrett-Jackson)Launched marketing initiative for newly formed eClassics.com partnership between Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Hemmings Motor News and Speedvision. Developed new, and expanded existing relationships with Barrett-Jackson consignor and bidder clients. Responsible for Barrett-Jackson company marketing, advertising, sponsorship and public relations programs. Negotiated new agreements and expanded existing sponsor relationships. Supervised branding initiatives and developed merchandising program into licensing opportunity. Created and maintained relationship with City departments and regional entities to increase grant and sponsorship funding. Expanded charitable relationships and fund raising opportunities.

Blackhawk Collection Expositions- Pebble Beach, CA 1993 - 2000 (in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance)- Hershey, PA 1993 - 2000 (in conjunction with the AACA Hershey Meet)- Scottsdale, AZ 1993 - 1998 (in conjunction with the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction)Blackhawk Collection at RetroMobile, Parc des Expositions, Paris France 1993 - 1995Meguiar's Collector Car Person of the Year Award Presentation honoring Jay Leno - 1997World Classic Auction & Exposition Co.- Monterey, CA 1993 – 1997- Pebble Beach, CA 1993 - 1997- Newport Beach, CA 1993 - 1995- Las Vegas, NV, 1993 - 1998

Headquartered in North Hollywood, CA., Rick Cole Auction Company produced market leading Classic & Collector Cars, Vintage Sports & Race Cars and Vintage Aircraft & Warbird auctions, along with being the promoter of the Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix.In 1993, the company was acquired by Blackhawk Collection as part of the newly formed World Classic Auction & Exposition Company.Rick Cole Auctions.- Monterey, CA 1988 – 1992- Newport Beach, CA 1988 - 1992- Palm Springs, CA 1987 - 1992 - Universal City, CA 1989 - 1992- Detroit, MI 1989 - 1990Roger Penske Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1992Phil Hill Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1991Carroll Shelby Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1990Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix 1990 - 1992Museum of Flying Classic Aircraft & Vintage Warbird Auction, Santa Monica, CA 1990Reno Classic Aircraft & Vintage Warbird Auction, Reno Hilton, NV

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Enginnering