Our Team

A TRUSTED TEAM IN ANY EVENT

John E. Barry CEO

As an event organizer, John believes that meaningful change always begins at the grassroots level and that engaged citizens working together can accomplish extraordinary things. As a festival expert with over twenty years experience, he knows how to maximize revenue opportunities and consistently achieve his clients’ objectives.

Michelle Krage President

Michelle’s expertise includes event production and management, logistical support, marketing, sales and public relations. Michelle develops and maintains impeccable relationships with our clients, colleagues and vendors. Her leadership and drive help her understand the vision and objectives for their event.

DAYNA MALOW
TALENT DIRECTOR

As our lead talent buyer, Dayna manages all of the processes involved in securing the best entertainment for each of our events and festivals. She knows how to curate any type of event, scout the perfect talent, and then negotiate the best deal for both client and artist. Her depth and breadth of event and industry experience includes singing and dancing, helping her understand the industry better.

JESSICA Smith
VP OF EVENTS

Jessica’s great passion is seeing an event come to life and the impact it creates. Beginning her career at StarEvents in 2012, Jessica has grown in her role starting as an intern in 2008. She understands all aspects of an event and focuses mainly on operations. She understands the importance of successful planning and proper execution while doing her best to live Henry Ford’s “don’t find a fault, find a remedy”.

After a couple of years in New York as the Director of Special Events at a venue downtown, Jessica’s skills now greatly include Sales and Client Management. She is excited to be back to her roots, working with her clients and producing events in the city she calls home.

JESSICA FEROLO
EVENT Manager

Jessica’s event experience ranges from music festivals, air shows, to marathons. Her passion for outdoor events has led her to working onsite at a variety of events around the country focusing on operations, logistics, and staffing. While also being heavily involved in the performing arts community in Chicago, she has built connections and collided entertainment worlds.