The World Ticket Conference

Zach Anderson is a ticket industry veteran with more than 32 years of experience in the secondary ticket market. During his career at TicketCity, Zach helped grow the company from a small startup into one of the industry’s most recognized independent ticket companies, serving in leadership roles including President, COO, and Vice President of Marketing. Zach has worked across all areas of the ticket business, including brokerage operations, ecommerce, marketing, technology, advocacy, and industry relations. He also serves as Executive Director of the Texas Ticket Sellers Association, the industry trade association in Texas, where he has helped shape legislation protecting ticket ownership, consumer choice, and open markets.

Zach remains active in efforts supporting professional ticket resellers and strengthening the future of the live events industry.

Ron Holt is the Founder and CEO of 714Tickets, a company he built from the ground up into one of the most respected names in the ticketing industry. For more than 35 years, Ron has helped connect fans with unforgettable live event experiences while navigating the industry's evolution from paper tickets to today's digital marketplaces.

Known for his integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep industry knowledge, Ron has earned the trust of customers, peers, and partners alike. A passionate advocate for live entertainment and the businesses that support it, he remains actively engaged in shaping the future of ticketing while staying grounded in the relationships and values that have defined his career.

Whether mentoring others, supporting industry initiatives, or serving fans, Ron brings a rare combination of experience, perspective, and authenticity to everything he does.

Jimmy Siegendorf is the Founder and CEO of Premium Seats USA and a respected veteran of the ticketing industry with more than two decades of experience in the secondary market. Since launching the company in 2005, he has overseen its growth into a nationally recognized ticketing and hospitality organization serving consumers, corporations, and strategic partners throughout the live events ecosystem.

Throughout his career, Jimmy has navigated virtually every aspect of the business—from retail and wholesale brokerage to premium hospitality, marketplace partnerships, technology innovation, and industry advocacy. As a former NATP Board Member, he has been a strong voice for transparency, consumer choice, and the protection of a healthy, competitive resale marketplace.

Known for combining entrepreneurial thinking with real-world operational experience, Jimmy brings a candid perspective on the challenges sellers face, the evolution of the industry, and the collective actions needed to strengthen the future of ticket resale.

Scot Tobias is the founder and CEO of Worldwide Tickets, an independent, privately owned company. Scot’s talent lies in building relationships that build business. His persistence and economic savvy have propelled Worldwide Tickets from a small resale start-up to a global enterprise. With more than 30 years of industry experience, He has always taken an analytical approach to the business and continues to embrace new technology available to advance and promote business growth. He sees the future of secondary ticketing as both challenging and exciting in the years ahead.

Outside of work, Scot enjoys Tennis and golf and is the proud father of two.

Gary Adler is the Executive Director and Counsel for the National Association of Ticket Brokers ("NATB"). He has represented the NATB for 25 years, overseeing its operations and helping to establish the NATB. Mr. Adler is the Founder of Adler Law PLC located in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. In addition to representing the NATB, Mr. Adler advises numerous business entities and trade associations on a wide range of issues. His legal practice also focuses on civil litigation in trial and appellate courts. Mr. Adler also has represented professional athletes and sports management in negotiations, corporate matters, and litigation.

Brian Berry is a Founder and Managing Partner of Vision360 Partners, a Washington, DC-based strategic communications and public affairs consultancy. He has advised a wide range of clients over the past 20 years, including the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB), and others in the ticketing and live events industry. Brian and his team worked with NATB in creating the Protect Ticket Rights initiative, which advocates at the federal and state levels for the rights of ticketholders and a fairer, more transparent, and more competitive market for ticket sales.

Joe Freeman is Vice President, Government Relations at SeatGeek, the ticketing technology platform. Before joining SeatGeek in January 2024, Joe was Head of Legal and then Vice President, Legal & Policy at Glassdoor, a leading online workplace review platform. Earlier in his career, Joe worked in a legal and policy capacity at Ticketmaster.

After completing law school and a judicial clerkship, Joe worked at two prominent law firms for over a decade as an antitrust and intellectual property litigator.

Dana McLean is the Executive Director of the Coalition for Ticket Fairness (CTF), a national organization dedicated to protecting a fair, transparent, and competitive marketplace for live event fans.

In her leadership role, McLean brings together government relations professionals, industry stakeholders, fundraising teams, and advocacy partners to advance CTF's mission. Her work focuses on collaboration, education, and public policy initiatives that promote transparency and consumer protections throughout the live entertainment industry.

In addition to her work with CTF, McLean is a founding member of EventVIP, a New York-based ticketing company built on a concierge-style service model that connects fans directly to live events. Her extensive experience in ticketing operations and fan engagement has given her unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing today's live entertainment marketplace.

A passionate advocate for fair access to live events, McLean continues to champion policies and practices that ensure fans have direct, trusted, and transparent access to the experiences they love.

McLean resides just outside Toronto, Canada, with her husband and four children.

Jon Potter is one of the leading public affairs and government relations voices in the live events industry. As Head of Public Policy at Gametime, he leads the company's engagement on legislative, regulatory, and consumer policy issues, advocating for transparent, competitive ticket marketplaces that benefit fans and eventgoers.

A lawyer, lobbyist, and communications strategist, Jon has spent more than three decades building coalitions and leading advocacy efforts at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and public policy. He has testified before Congress and state legislatures, founded multiple industry advocacy organizations, and advised companies on complex legislative and regulatory challenges. Widely respected throughout the ticketing industry, Jon brings a unique blend of policy expertise, strategic insight, and practical industry experience to conversations shaping the future of live events and ticketing.

Tony Beram is President and CEO of Western States Ticket Service and Western States Ticket Service International, both based in Phoenix Arizona. Western States Ticket Service celebrated 31 years in business this year. Tony is a founding member of the NATB and is returning as a director after a several year hiatus.

Tom Patania is the Founder and CEO of Selectaticket.com and President and CEO of TicketInsight.com, both based in New Jersey. With nearly 50 years in the ticketing industry, he is among its most seasoned operators, having launched Select-A-Ticket in 1978.

Tom holds a credential from the MIT Entrepreneurship Program and has served as President and Board Member of the National Association of Ticketing Professionals (NATP) and President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization New Jersey chapter. Throughout his career, he has been honored with numerous industry awards, including the NATP Lifetime Achievement Award (2009), Visionary Award (2018), Outstanding Achievement Award (2018), and President's Awards in 2013, 2014, and 2018.

Outside of business, Tom is a proud father of two accomplished children: Tommy Patania, a partner at LCBF, and Lexi Patania, an engineer based in Philadelphia. He is also recently earned his newest title—"Nonno"—with the arrival of his first grandchild.

A recurring speaker at the World Ticket Conference, he is regarded within the secondary ticket market as an authority on ticket pricing, yield management, and season ticket strategy for sports teams and venues.

Lacey Weber is Senior Vice President of Seller Supply at Victory Live, where she leads reseller tools, strategic partnerships, and marketplace growth initiatives across the live event ticketing ecosystem. A respected industry leader with more than a decade of experience in ticketing, business development, and affiliate partnerships, Lacey has played a pivotal role in connecting sellers with innovative technology solutions that drive efficiency, scale, and revenue growth.

Prior to her current role, she served as Vice President of Affiliate Partnerships at Ticket Evolution, helping expand distribution networks and strengthen marketplace relationships across the industry. Today, she works closely with professional sellers, platforms, and strategic partners to advance marketplace innovation and create new opportunities throughout the ticketing landscape.

Drew Gainor is a 25-year ticketing industry veteran and the Chief Product Officer of Automatiq, where he leads the company's pricing, distribution, intelligence, and marketplace products, and helps drive its emerging AI initiatives. An entrepreneur at his core, Drew has spent his career building software solutions that streamline operations and enhance profitability for ticket resellers, working closely with resellers, marketplaces, and primary partners to shape the future of the secondary market.

Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Delaware and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Brett received a BS in Finance from Lehigh University. Upon graduation, Brett went to work in Barclays' Investment Banking Division in the Industrial Group. Following Barclays, Brett joined Sixpoint Partners, a boutique investment bank in New York City.

In 2011, Brett turned his business skills to the ticketing industry and co-founded TickPick. Brett is now the Co-CEO of TickPick, overseeing operations, finance and marketing.

Brad Griffith is the Founder and CEO of Gametime, a mobile-fi rst ticket marketplace dedicated to uniting the world through shared experience and growing the industry.

A Santa Cruz native, Brad is a huge fan of the San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco 49ers. Gametime was born in 2012 when Brad nearly missed a San Francisco Giants NLCS game because he didn’t have access to print his tickets. At the game he noticed the connective power of live events and how they brought communities together. Determined to help unite the world through shared experiences and make the whole experience easier, Brad wrote the fi rst version of the Gametime iOS app that’s now in use with millions of fans. Brad now leads a passionate team of 200+ committed to making it faster and easier for fans to attend live events at a moment’s notice.

Brad holds an Engineering degree from Stanford University and has a background in sports analytics. Prior to founding Gametime, Brad worked with the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox to build statistical infrastructure for player evaluation. In 2010, Brad helped launch Zappedy, a company providing customer analytics for local businesses, which was sold to Groupon in 2011.

Kevin Lemke recently joined TicketNetwork as the SVP of Strategy and Planning where he has responsibility for sales, business development, product and helping chart the strategic growth path for the company. Prior to TicketNetwork, Kevin worked at Stanley Black and Decker where he launched and ran, Stanley X, a new business incubator in Silicon Valley, building marketplace and SaaS software companies.

Early in his career, Kevin served as an officer and Blackhawk pilot in the US Army. He’s a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jonny Kalfus is Principal, Pro Seller Strategy and Partnerships at SeatGeek where he has worked for over seven years. Jonny’s focus is on the secondary side of SeatGeek’s business collaborating with professional sellers to increase sales and grow market share.

Brock Moore is the Senior Director of Resale at AXS, leading strategy and operations across the company’s secondary ticketing efforts. He focuses on expanding resale distribution, building out partner integrations, and making sure AXS stays competitive in an evolving marketplace.

Before joining AXS, Brock spent nearly 13 years at StubHub, much of that time in LMS — you may have seen him at the Masters, Super Bowls, or NYC LMS events. He also spent time on the supply side, working behind the scenes to help build and support the broker business.

Carmen has over 15 years of experience working with professional and collegiate sports teams and oversees our inventory and fulfillment teams, and the strategic direction of the overall organization. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, Information Systems and Decision Sciences with a concentration in Internal Audit; and Master of Public Administration degree, with a concentration in Internal Audit, from Louisiana State University.

Carmen has an extensive background in Operations, Information Security, IT, and Internal Audit. Upon graduating in 2003, he worked for Protiviti Consulting in Houston, Texas. After transferring to Overland Park, Kansas with Protiviti, Carmen went to work for Deloitte in the Enterprise Risk Services practice. He then served as Internal Audit Manager at DST Systems, and Managed the CMS Program Office products for Argus Health Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary for DST Systems from 2008 to 2014. In 2014, Carmen took a position as Vice President, Director of Internal Audit at National Advisors Trust Company, and from 2016 through 2018 was the Head of Operations and Information Technology.

Carmen joined Ticket Boat in 2018 as the Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for ensuring the operational excellence with completeness and accuracy of processing transactions and monitoring of internal controls. He currently lives in Kansas City, and is married with three daughters.

Karl Roes is the CEO and Founder of Stage Front. Launched in 1984, Stage Front has evolved into an industry leader in ticket technology, pricing data, and strategy. Under Karls’s leadership, Stage Front has pivoted from resale giant to creator of industry-leading proprietary products. Its core business lines include consignment and distribution, Ticket-Logic (auto-pricing software), full-service pricing, upfront funding, consulting, and strategic partnerships. Recently, Stage Front has partnered with LaLiga North America, The International Champions Cup, the ECHL, and more. Karl is a founding member of the NATB, as well as active with their new membership committee.

Karl and his wife Nancy oversee their own charitable fund and support the NATP’s Give Back initiative. He currently lives in Annapolis, MD, with Nancy, and their children Aidan and Quinn.

Matt Rook is Chief Technology Officer at Stage Front, bringing decades of technology, engineering, and leadership experience to the ticketing industry.

Prior to joining Stage Front, Matt served as EVP of Engineering at The Knot Worldwide, where he helped lead and scale global, high-performing engineering teams. With a background spanning enterprise technology and software development, he now leads Stage Front’s technology efforts as the company continues to build smarter, more powerful tools for professional ticket brokers.

Arham Shakoor is the CEO and Founder of Dynamic Seats, a Toronto-based ticketing company specializing in VIP event access, premium live event experiences, and inventory distribution for the live events industry.

Arham launched Dynamic Seats with the vision of creating a reliable and innovative ticket distribution platform. Over the years, the company has grown into a national industry leader, serving as a trusted inventory distribution partner for sports organizations, venues, promoters, corporate clients, and fans across North America.

Through Dynamic Seats, Arham has helped build tailored ticketing solutions that expand partner reach, streamline inventory distribution, and deliver premium experiences to clients.

As Treasurer and International Director of the NATP, Arham brings a Canadian and international perspective to the board, along with firsthand experience operating and growing a ticketing company in the evolving live events industry.

Sam Sherman is the CEO and Founder of Automatiq. After he began selling tickets in 2012, Sam envisioned an automated ticket marketplace that would mirror other commodity markets. The first product Automatiq introduced was the Auto Pricer in 2013. This revolutionary dynamic pricing technology helped automate a brokers' individual pricing strategy. His company continued the tradition of innovation by creating the first managed service pricing program in 2015 and releasing a brand new version of the product called UpTick in 2018.

Drew Gainor is a 25-year ticketing industry veteran and the Chief Product Officer of Automatiq, where he leads the company's pricing, distribution, intelligence, and marketplace products, and helps drive its emerging AI initiatives. An entrepreneur at his core, Drew has spent his career building software solutions that streamline operations and enhance profitability for ticket resellers, working closely with resellers, marketplaces, and primary partners to shape the future of the secondary market.

Drew holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Delaware and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Evan Thomas is Vice President of Product at Automatiq, helping lead the strategy and development of technology that supports the evolving ticket resale industry. His work focuses on creating smarter, more intuitive products that help Automatiq customers operate and scale more effectively.

Joe Moulton is Director of Product – Lysted at Automatiq, where he brings extensive firsthand experience in ticket resale to the development of tools designed for today’s ticketing professionals. Prior to joining Automatiq, Joe was a co-owner of Drew’s Tickets and Lysted.

Nicky Alvarez is a product leader at Automatiq focused on the company’s B2B Marketplace and building technology that makes ticket discovery, purchasing, and inventory management more efficient. He works closely with customers and industry partners to turn real-world feedback into better workflows and products.