Mark Solum

Mark Solum possesses extensive experience in event management and operations, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager at Praetorian USA since March 2005, where responsibilities include client negotiations, hiring and training, and overseeing large events. As Co-Owner and Operations Manager of Red Barn Productions since November 2002, Mark has played a pivotal role in producing The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, which has gained international acclaim for its authentic portrayal of 1890 London. Previous roles include Project Manager for Macys.com, where coordination of creative changes for the website was a key responsibility, and Sector Coordinator for both the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics, focusing on crowd management and venue services. Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State University, obtained in 1987.