Senior Vice President of Operations, Entertainment Solutions, Inc.
Kevin Koziol is Senior Vice President of Operations for Entertainment Solutions, Inc. As a professional in the Special Events Industry with more than 25 years of experience, Kevin has had the opportunity to manage thousands of events throughout his career.
Kevin began his Special Events career at the University of Arizona as Director of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA) Concert Program. As Student Director, Kevin managed the booking, promotion and management of large-scale concerts at various venues on campus. During his tenure with ASUA Concerts, Kevin also served as a student advisor and intern with MTV Music Television.
Upon graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Business, Kevin was hired as the operations manager for the Tempe Arts Festival. During his tenure, Kevin was responsible for developing live entertainment programming and event merchandising programs. Kevin was instrumental in the development of this nationally accredited Arts Festival as one of the top 25 events of its kind in the nation.
In 1992, Kevin joined Image Entertainment Productions as Vice President of Operations, overseeing the implementation and production of more than 250 events per year including corporate programming and special event production. Highlights included producing Tempe’s nationally accredited New Year’s Eve Block Party as well planning and executing the Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Parade. Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was sold to TBA Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: TBAE) in 1998, where Kevin was named Vice President of Operations in the Corporate Communications Division.
After 3 years with TBA, Kevin and his brother Ken founded Entertainment Solutions, Inc. Based in Scottsdale, AZ. Entertainment Solutions is a full-service event production company that specializes in Live Entertainment Production, Corporate Programs, and Special Event Management. As Vice President of Operations for Entertainment Solutions, Inc., Kevin oversees the day to day operations of multiple events nationwide.
Favorite Band/Artist: The Eagles
Favorite Food: Mexican
Jobs:
- Little League Umpire
- Busboy
- Line Cook
- Waiter
- Furniture Sales Associate
- Office Product Sales Associate
- Parking Lot Attendant
- Room Service Waiter
- Concert Talent Runner
- Concert Promoter
- Radio Sales Assistant
- Stage Hand
- Usher
- Festival & Events Committee Member
- Homeowner Association Committee Member
- Little League Coach
- Sponsorship Sales Coordinator
- Spring Training Promotions Coordinator
- Arts Festival Production Manager
- Event Management Executive
- College Associate Professor
- Husband & Father of 3