Evan Schaefer

Evan Schaefer, CSEP, CFEE has a diverse work experience in event management and operations. Evan is currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at Degy Booking International / Degy Entertainment, a role they assumed in May 2018. Prior to this, Evan held the position of Director of Major Event Operations at the same company since March 2016. Before joining Degy Booking International / Degy Entertainment, Evan founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Schaefer Event Solutions in 2015. Additionally, Evan created and leads the Joel & Barb Schaefer Memorial Foundation, where they serve as the Founder, President, and CEO since May 2011. Evan also worked as the Director of Events at Mill Avenue District (Downtown Tempe Community) from April 2015 to February 2016. Furthermore, Evan worked with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee as a Program Coordinator from November 2014 to February 2015, where they oversaw various logistical and operational aspects of the event. Prior to this, Evan worked at Arizona State University as a Coordinator, Sr. from February 2010 to November 2014, where they managed budgets, executed events, and negotiated performance agreements. Evan's earliest work experience was as a Program Adviser at St. Cloud State University from August 2007 to May 2009, where they advised committees and allocated student fees.

Evan Schaefer, CSEP, CFEE completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Teacher Education at Simpson College from 2003 to 2007. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2009, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration at St. Cloud State University. Additionally, they obtained certifications as a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) from the International Special Events Society in July 2013 and as a Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) from the International Festival and Events Association in 2016.