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Patrick W. Hand
Patrick W. Hand
Chief Executive Officer

Patrick is a recognized expert in the production management and entertainment industries. Corporations, foreign dignitaries, political groups, government leaders, celebrities, non-profit organizations and foundations have all sought out his expertise. His breadth of experience, spanning more than 27 years, is as diverse as the clients who retain him, whether for full-scale production design, event management, entertainment procurement, conference and convention planning or technical supervision.

Pat has directed the production design, technical creation and stage management for events with Fortune 500 companies and the United States Government alike. From 1988 to 2004, he supervised numerous White House Inaugural events, and from 2000 to 2003, he directed the technical design for the United States President's Dinners. He was the Technical Consultant for the Republican National Convention in New York City in 2004, the Phillip Morris Invitationals from 1995 to 2003, The EDS National Meetings and C.R. Bard's Global Meetings.

Over the years, he has produced The FDR Memorial Dedication, The Larry King Cardiovascular Gala, The German Reunification Celebration for President Bush and German Chancellor Helmut Cole, The NFL Unsung Heroes Awards, The Lombardi Cancer Gala, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society annual Ball and numerous other high-profile events.

Pat offers a unique combination of skills rarely seen in this industry, one that marries experience in production management with an understanding of the creative and artistic aspects of the entertainment industry. Pat’s own background as an accomplished musician, writer and producer enables him to secure artists of caliber for his clients. He himself has albums, singles and development deals to his credit on CBS, A&M and ABC Records. He was the Musical Director for Lesley Gore and Brooke Benton and has toured as a musician with Rick Springfield, The Beach Boys, Loverboy and The Guess Who. His depth of knowledge ranges from concert audio, lighting and video production to entertainment, overall logistics and production design.

He was Vice President of Global Artists Corporation for five years before he launched The International Entertainment Production Group in 1992. As President of IEP, he has secured countless artists for his clients including Billy Joel, Reba McEntire, Elton John, Huey Lewis, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Michael McDonald, Tony Bennett and numerous local and regional acts.

Pat has served in various capacities for numerous charities spanning from a Board member for Children's Cancer, Corporations Against Drug Abuse, Larry King Cardiovascular Gala (Executive Committee), and the Leukemia Ball (Executive Committee).

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