biography: John Ierardi, corporate event producer Specializing in corporate events, Ierardi has spearheaded initiatives in the New York event industry for over 15 years. Throughout his career, clients have continually looked to him to build brand recognition, drive sales and generate exposure through unique experiential marketing programs. He has produced varying events during his career, including movie premieres, product launches, magazine editor, events, festivals, fashion shows, hospitality suites, concerts, fundraisers, weddings, mitzvahs and gala dinners. Seeing the potential of a better way to meld the creative side of designing events with the logistics, Ierardi applied his experience and knowledge to create a full-service event production agency specializing in experiential marketing and branding. Being well versed in all aspects of event management and execution, he assesses design needs as early as the initial presentation and develops creative concepts and corresponding budgets. Ierardi is the creative force behind event energizers, llc, the event design and production firm he began in 2004. John holds two B.A.&＃039;s (Business and History) from the University of Maryland.