Ron Pateras. (Courtesy Live Nation and Neste Live!) He joins Live Nation acquisition after 23 years with Jam Productions Ron Pateras has joined Neste Live!, which was recently acquired by Live Nation, as a talent buyer where he will help the full-service event marketing company to expand its fair, festival and corporate businesses. The live veteran joins Live Nation after 23 years doing programming and booking for Jam Productions, and he will report to Neste president Gil Cunningham. Prior to his tenure at Jam, Pateras programmed non-classical concerts at Ravinia Festival for eight years, where he helped launch the Jazz In June series. “Ron’s remarkable passion for music, longevity in the business and unparalleled expertise in the field make him an invaluable addition to the team,” said Cunningham in a statement. Added Pateras: “I’m thrilled to join this exciting new collaboration. Neste Live! is a brilliant partnership that, under the… Continue Reading Neste Live! Adds Pateras as Talent Buyer

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