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Awakening Events, a leading national promoter of Contemporary Christian music tours and events, is pleased to announce a series of strategic promotions and new hires as part of its continued growth and expansion within the live entertainment industry.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shelby (Fife) Brawn\u00a0and\u00a0Anna Kay (Fife) Harp\u00a0have been named\u00a0Executive Managing Partners, further strengthening the company\u2019s leadership team. Brawn promoted to\u00a0Executive Managing Senior Partner\u00a0has served in various roles across touring and finance, while Harp\u00a0Executive Managing Partner\u00a0brings entrepreneurial acumen and financial insight from her background as a successful business owner. These promotions galvanize the Awakening Events mission and legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Chris Farnsworth\u00a0has been promoted to\u00a0Managing Director\u00a0of Awakening Events. In this elevated role, Farnsworth will oversee day-to-day operations and provide executive leadership across the organization, supporting and extending the company\u2019s vision in collaboration with the Founder & CEO. His strategic insight and proven leadership will continue to drive the growth and mission of Awakening Events forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Curtis Pinkerton, a founding team member of Awakening Events, has been elevated to\u00a0Senior Director of Marketing, Routing, and Ticketing. Formerly the Director of Marketing, Pinkerton’s expanded role reflects years of successful achievements as well as his longstanding commitment to the organization. This move will allow him to lead cross-functional initiatives across several key departments.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Weston Weeks, who joined the company in 2010, has been promoted to\u00a0Senior Director of Finance. His steady leadership and deep institutional knowledge have been instrumental in Awakening Events\u2019 financial stewardship and sustained success. Weeks will oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, and long-term fiscal management as the organization continue to expand its national impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Natalie Ferwerda\u00a0has been promoted to\u00a0Director of Touring. Since joining in 2022 Natalie has played a key role in elevating our touring operations with her leadership, precision, and dedication to artist and audience experience. In her new role, she will lead the planning and execution of all tours, continuing to drive excellence across our live event experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Internal\u00a0Promotions\u00a0Announced<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As part of the company’s continued growth and commitment to developing internal talent, the following team members have been promoted to new roles:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – Cara Epps<\/strong>\u00a0joined in 2019 has\u00a0been\u00a0promoted\u00a0to\u00a0Routing\u00a0 – April Niemie<\/strong>\u00a0joined in 2021 has\u00a0been\u00a0promoted\u00a0to\u00a0Marketing – Kaci Johnson<\/strong>\u00a0joined in 2019 has\u00a0been\u00a0promoted\u00a0to\u00a0Digital\u00a0 These\u00a0promotions\u00a0reflect\u00a0the\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The company also welcomes several new team members:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n – Nicole Cintron<\/strong>\u00a0joins as an\u00a0Operations Specialist<\/strong>, bolstering the company\u2019s day-to-day execution capabilities and data analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n – Corey Fisher <\/strong>comes aboard as\u00a0Technology Specialist<\/strong>. Corey brings valuable expertise in systems management and digital infrastructure, supporting the company\u2019s continued growth, integration and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThese promotions and new hires position us perfectly for the present and are foundational elements that will help to shape the future of Awakening Events,\u201d said\u00a0Dan Fife<\/strong>, Founder & CEO. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAwakening Events is about far more than just live music and comedy. It\u2019s about impacting the world in a positive way and producing faith-based events that provide the space for people to have their own ‘awakening event.’ I\u2019m extremely proud of the team we have built at AE.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Awakening Events has defied industry trends throughout its formation and pioneered new paths since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving exponential growth while many others faced closures and layoffs. This wave of promotions and new hires demonstrates the company\u2019s commitment to investing in top talent and advancing its mission within the Christian music and comedy industry.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n XX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n