Chicago Event Management
Erik Graves is an experienced event management professional with a strong background in cause marketing and fundraising. Currently serving as the Manager of Event Partner Relations at Chicago Event Management since March 2019, Erik has previously held significant roles including Cause Marketing/Events Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where a $1.5M fundraising budget was managed. Other notable positions include Retail Marketing Manager at Performance Bicycle, overseeing sales media for over 80 retail outlets, and Donor Recruitment Representative at the American Red Cross, focused on securing blood drive sponsorships. Erik holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Central Florida, earned between 1989 and 1994.
Chicago Event Management
Chicago Event Management is more than an event production company, it’s a team motivated to connect the communities we serve through the events we produce. At the core of our organization, we believe in sharing best practices, using learnings to create unforgettable experiences and building lasting relationships that lead to new ideas and innovation. Since its inception in 1996, CEM has stayed true to this mission and as a result, has become a leader in event production and the endurance sports industry.