Chad Eastham

Led partnership initiatives across 22 states for a national publisher focused on economic development, talent attraction, and tourism. Negotiated 30+ years of long-term publishing contracts and secured the 2025 NFL Draft partnership with the Green Bay Packers / Northeast Wisconsin.

Spearheaded new business with music artists and festival clients for a full-service production company delivering creative design, lighting, staging, audio, and LED services. Produced large-scale events locally and on national tours, expanding touring and live-event service offerings.

Built high-profile partnerships with TIME Magazine, Big Machine Records, and the Bush Institute to amplify national program reach for combat-wounded veterans. Led production for a nationally distributed TIME feature documentary.

Generated millions in new revenue by securing sponsorships for premier live events and festivals including Tortuga, National Arena Tours, Hangout, and Country Thunder. Led deal negotiations with affiliates such as Firestone, Waffle House, and Big Machine Records and supported A-level touring artists at an 8-time Pollstar award-winning video production company.

Grew ZUUS Country TV reach by approximately 5 million viewers through strategic content licensing, production, and partnerships. Launched two new music divisions and oversaw artist performances and national sponsorship integrations.

Managed brand development for A-list artists including Toby Keith and Lindsay Ell, creating partnerships with agencies, labels, and networks to maximize multi-platform exposure. Coordinated relationships to support growth across marketing and distribution channels.

Co-created The Revolve Tour—128 arena events across 96 cities with 2M+ attendees and tens of millions in gross revenue via ticket sales and VIP experiences. Secured talent and brand partnerships and managed multi-million dollar production budgets to deliver immersive stage environments with AR backdrops and custom lighting on time and under budget.

Oversaw event production and speaker coaching for TEDx Nashville 2017, managing narrative, video, stage, and musical elements for 27 keynote speakers. Delivered a polished, technically seamless event with a custom 3D projection exhibit.

Earned a B.A. in Communications & Comparative Religious Studies at Miami University.

Completed undergraduate coursework at the University of South Florida; specific degree and program details were not provided.