Brandon “Soss” Sossamon is a native Texan and grew up in the Live Event Industry working for various Production houses in the Houston area.  This led to touring with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Vampire Weekend, Star Wars in Concert, and several Industrials.  Today, Soss works full time as the Director of Production for C3 Presents in Austin handling their Festivals and Special Events.  Annual events include ACL Festival, Lollapalooza, NFL Draft, Bonnaroo, and many more.  Soss resides in Georgetown, TX and in his free time, you’d be hard pressed to peel him away from Possum Kingdom Lake.

Originally from upstate New York, Sharon spent most of her adult life in the Boston area. In 2016 she relocated to Nashville and founded High Road Inc., an entertainment trucking company. She has worked with American, European, Latin American and Korean artists including Dropkick Murphys, H.E.R., Switchfoot, Collective Soul, Architects, Andy Grammer, Maneskin, IU, Camilo, Meshuggah, Avatar, The Driver Era, and many others
 
Sharon and her husband Andy live in Franklin TN and enjoy travel and spending time with their blended family of 5 adult children and 2 teens.

Jess Trindle has been in the live Events Industry for the last 10 years after receiving her degree in Music Industry Management from Ferris State University.  Originally from Southern California, Jess relocated to Nashville, to pursue her career in touring, working as a Production Assistant and VIP Coordinator for artists like Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, KT Tunstall. Jess joined The Production Collective as a Production Coordinator in 2019 for festivals and corporate events. Since then, she has been promoted to Project Manager, working on projects like the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, NFL Draft, NASCAR Chicago Street Race, and Dreamville Music Fest.  Jess enjoys wearing many hats in her role and is always up for a challenge. She enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, and puzzles in her spare time. 

Originally from Chandler, AZ, Mark Anderson made his way to Nashville, TN to complete a B.S. degree in Audio Engineering Technology from Belmont University.
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After graduating, Mark spent the next 5 years touring with several artists in a variety of roles ranging from Stage Manager, Monitor Engineer, FOH Engineer, and Road/Production Manager before joining the CLLD team in 2015 and extending his expertise to the ECCHO Live events.​​

Founder of Life's Jam, empowers music touring professionals by providing crucial financial coaching to help them organize and plan their finances. Her career began in production finance at NBC, fostering a profound respect for the behind-the-scenes talents essential to live performances. In response to the pandemic's challenges, she launched Life's Jam to aid industry professionals in managing their personal and professional finances. Over the last four years, Rachael has partnered with the Music Forward Foundation, the Country Music Association, Women in Music, and more.Through a collaboration with MusiCares, she extends crucial financial coaching to those in need. Additionally, Rachael shares monthly financial insights in her column for Projection, Lights, & Staging News (PLSN)magazine.Rachael holds a finance degree from Boston University's School of Business and is an Accredited Financial Counselor certified by the AFCPE. Residing in Miami, she provides both in-person and remote financial coaching. For more on Rachael’s initiatives, visit www.lifesjam.com

Joe Birdsong is a strategic and steady-handed Chief Financial Officer with over a decade of experience across finance, investment banking, and corporate strategy. He currently serves as CFO at Premier Global Production, where he leads financial planning and operations for a top-tier event production and touring company.
 
Joe partners closely with executive leadership on growth strategy, capital planning, and mergers and acquisitions, while building systems and teams that support complex, multi-project work across North America. Known for his clear thinking and collaborative approach, he brings financial discipline that supports creativity, scale, and long-term success.

Robert Bull is an account executive for Clair Global/ Leadership Team for Rock Nashville which he has worked there for 32 years. 

Mike Finn brings nearly 20 years of Tour Managing experience, starting in Boston’s local music scene, he’s organized everything from basement shows and VFW hall gigs to stadiums. His career quickly expanded to global stages. Over the years, he’s worked with a diverse roster of artists, including Our Last Night, Mayday Parade, Boys Like Girls, Dillon Francis, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, and Imagine Dragons. In addition to his touring expertise, Mike is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Concerts and Touring, sharing his knowledge and inspiring the next generation of music industry professionals.

Rich Flora has lived all over the country to pursue his passions of audio and electronics. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, he got his start during high school while working for a regional company doing lighting and monitor mixing. This ignited his love for audio, and he hasn’t looked back since! After high school, he joined the Navy as an Electronics Tech and discovered that his true passion was for live production. 

Since then, he has worked in some of his favorite cities, including Seattle, New Orleans, San Diego, and Orlando, before moving to Nashville over 30 years ago. 
Throughout his career, Rich has been an audio engineer, lighting director, radio broadcast engineer, celebrity guest truck loader, and even an A/V Tech for a top-50 law firm. He’s gotten the opportunity to work with many bands, most notably Little Texas & Collin Raye during his 27 years at Clair Global. 

Rich joined The Blackbird Academy in 2019. When asked about his time at Blackbird, he said, “I have worked with some of the most passionate and knowledgeable people on all sides of the industry. Now, I get to share my love of the Live Event Production and help the next generation of Audio Professionals discover their true passion”.

Chuck Hull spent 52 years in the music industry as an audio engineer, tour manager, talent coordinator and event manager.
 
Beginning with Clair Brothers in the early 70’s he moved to LA in 78 and soon added tour management to his skill set.
 
Three years was spent talent coordinating “Fridays” on ABC TV and joining the DGA as a stage manager.
 
After 30 years of touring rock, pop and jazz, he landed in Nashville and got to spend the last 20 years of his career as TM for Keith Urban.
Having retired from touring work in January of 2024, he now consults with management and artists on the fruition of design and project completion.
 
ECCHO Live’s mission of creating a support structure for an industry that lacks any long term planning is a vital concern for him.

Erik’s background in the music business was formed as a member of the Student Activities Board Concert Committee while attending The University of Kentucky. After graduating in 1994, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career in the music business. By1999, he was on the road as a Merchandise Manager and then Tour Manager but eventually transitioned to the role of Production Manager.

Since 2005, Erik has overseen worldwide touring productions for Staind, Nelly Furtado, Alice In Chains, Rob Zombie, Billy Currington, Paramore and for the last 10 years, Miranda Lambert, including her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency.When not touring, Erik has spoken to music industry classes at Belmont University,MTSU and Point Park University. In 2024, he was part of the inaugural CMA Mentorship program

Joseph Logsdon is a results-driven, client-focused professional with over 15 years of experience in the live event industry. He began his career as an Audio Engineer and now serves as an Account Representative at 3G Productions, bringing a deep, hands-on understanding of both the technical and relational sides of production.
 
Joseph is known for building strong client relationships, managing large-scale projects, and driving thoughtful, sustainable growth within the entertainment industry. His experience spans account management, technical production, contract negotiation, and team leadership, with a particular strength in fostering collaboration and mentoring teams toward operational excellence.

He is genuinely excited about the possibility of contributing to ECCHO Live, an organization that reflects the very best of the live-event community—creativity, collaboration, and care for one another.

Stephen Navyac provides counseling for individuals and couples, helping people who want to improve their significant relationships, improve or change their habits, career paths, and understanding of the families they came from.  Certified in EMDR for those who have experienced trauma, unpleasant memories or life experiences.  Pre-marital and pre-engagement counseling available utilizing the Prepare Enrich Program. As a former Tour Manager (20+ years), Stephen has unique insights and understanding of those working in the touring profession.

Kyler Pastorius has been in the event industry for the last fourteen years after receiving her degree from UNLV in Meeting and Events Management. She made the transition to the music industry 10 years ago working for Keith Urban, where she worked her way from Production Assistant to Assistant Tour Manager. After the industry cam back from COVID she joined The Production Collective as a Production Coordinator for festivals and corporate events. Some of her favorite events are the NFL Draft, BottleRock Music Festival and Lollapalooza in Chicago. Kyler has a passion for putting the puzzle pieces of an event together and seeing it come to life. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family, watching movies, traveling and reading.

David Schultz is a touring and live-events professional with over 10 years of experience working across multiple sectors of the music industry. He has toured internationally and worked with artists across multiple genres, bringing a broad technical and operational perspective shaped by his previous roles as a stagehand, concert promoter, DJ, audio engineer, and lighting technician.
 
David studied Audio Engineering at Belmont University and began his career at Bandit Lites in Nashville, TN, before transitioning into tour management. He specializes in bridging creative and technical teams effectively, with a strong emphasis on clear communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. As a board member and industry leader, David strives to empower the people around him through positive reinforcement, thoughtful mentorship, and a team-first approach that enables everyone to do their best work.
 
Outside of his professional pursuits, David enjoys playing the drums, traveling, strength training, and attending music festivals.

Aaron Siebert is a Production Manager and entertainment executive with over 15 years of experience delivering complex, large-scale live productions. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Drama: Production Technology and Management, Aaron has been with TAIT since 2009, where he has built a career solving technical and operational challenges for major artists and productions.
 

Over the course of his touring career, Aaron has worked as a carpenter, automation technician, and production manager. At TAIT, he founded and developed the Touring Crew Department, creating a structured pathway for training, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of automation technicians.
 

Aaron is deeply committed to mentorship and workforce development and sees ECCHO Live as an opportunity to expand this investment beyond a single discipline or company. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting emerging professionals, and strengthening the future of the live entertainment industry.

Ryan is the Regional Manager of Artist Relations at the Shure office in Nashville, TN. In 1993,  he started at Shure Headquarters in the Customer Service Department,  joined the AR team in 1995, and moved down to Nashville in 2001. Some of the artists Ryan works with include The Who, Maroon 5, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Lawrence, Jason Mraz, Jon Pardi, Brett Young and many more. Ryan has over 30 years of performance experience, playing drums, percussion, and singing in various groups and genres.

Jake Tickle grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA. After moving to Florida to earn a Degree in Show Production from Full Sail University, Tickle started his professional career at Vari*Lite Production Services. Driven by his love of travel and exploring the world he did a four year float on Cruise Ships. 2006 saw Jake move to Nashville to pursue a touring career. Tickle has spent the last 17 years at Bandit Lites and is currently the Vice President of Business and Innovation. Jake resides in Mt. Juliet, TN with his wife Erin and two sons.

Marni Wandner is an executive and wellness coach and the founder of Future Present Coaching + Consulting, where she works with music industry professionals, creatives, and leaders to build sustainable careers without burnout. With over 20 years of experience as a music industry executive and entrepreneur, Marni understands the pressures of touring, tight timelines, constant transitions, and high-stakes performance from the inside out.

Her background spans artist management, digital strategy, and agency leadership, giving her a practical, industry-specific lens. Marni blends performance coaching, mindset work, and integrative wellness to help clients navigate stress, creative blocks, leadership challenges, and career transitions—so they can stay grounded, resilient, and effective in an industry that rarely slows down.

Over the last 10 years, Taylor Watson has prided himself in always having a focus of doing whatever is necessary to set the team up for success when it has come to his role as a Tour Manager. Working with a range of acts from Runaway June, Russell Dickerson, COIN, Meghan Trainor, HARDY and many others, Watson finds that putting support into the TEAM is what truly allows the organizations to work and rise together. He has toured from clubs to stadiums both domestically and internationally.
 
 
A Native Texan, Watson now proudly calls Nashville, TN his home alongside his wife Kate.