Experience

M1 Concourse

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Events International Company

• San Francisco Bay Area

• President

  • Dec 2008 - Present

  Events International Company is an event planning and management company launched in 2008 by Timothy McGrane. For five years, Tim held the position of Vice President of Events, Shows and Special Projects for Robb Report magazine, ShowBoats International, and CurtCo’s associated titles targeting the affluent lifestyle. In this role Tim was given the unique opportunity to build Robb Report and Curtco Media’s first-ever corporate events division, and during his tenure the events team executed more than 150 successful events for some of the world’s most esteemed brands. During his tenure at CurtCo Media and Robb Report Tim built for the company an events division which created a new revenue stream and simultaneously enhanced advertising revenue for CurtCo’s various publications. The company worked with the Credit Suisse international classic car program that included the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2009-2016 (with partners BMW, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Aston Martin) , the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum, the Drivers Club at Goodwood Revival 2010-2016, and the bi-annual Monaco Historic Car Races 2012-2016. Events International Company focuses on the luxury marketplace and represents premium marques from every category. Events International offers its clients a comprehensive menu of services and resources that includes, but are not limited to, the following:  Event Creation, Development and Sales.  Exclusive Global Event Access for Clients  High-level Publicity and Editorial Marketing and Creative Services The company has partners in a number of cities across the country, and a European contingent based in Monaco, allowing for personal service which is paramount to exceeding the expectations of Event International’s clientele. Current programs; - Credit Suisse CEO Conference, Pebble Beach, CA - 2017 - Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region 'Concorso Ferrari', Pasadena, CA - since 2009 - Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. since 2009. Show less



Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula - WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

• Monterey, California

• CEO

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  CEO position of non-profit organization managing County owned raceway during transitional period. Reviewed all track and facility operations to focus on improved profitability through cost reductions and increased sales. Evaluated facility wide opportunities to expand corporate sponsorship and hospitality opportunities. Expanded Season Pass program and introduced County resident preferred program to engage local market. Oversaw track and facilities calendars to maximize available track use days while implementing plan to address deferred facility maintenance. Coordinated relationships with FIA, FIM, and all race sanctioning organizations to improve working relationships. Initiated relocation of television broadcast compound to maximize leverage of broadband installation and use existing space for new corporate hospitality opportunities. Worked with live broadcast TV partners to ensure maximum exposure for track and partners. Engaged outside consultants to revise internal business practices and implement safety programs. Instituted new focus for volunteer organization to provide improved participant and fan engagement. Worked with local, regional, state and federal agencies on existing property issues along with new master plan programs being developed. Worked with County and regional agencies on business development programs. • Restructured marketing and communications dept and expanded marketing, social media and outreach programs to reach expanded target audiences across all race disciplines resulting in increased ticket sales numbers and revenues. • Orchestrated successful return of both IndyCar Series and Trans Am Series to Raceway after 15 years. Negotiated calendar scheduling to accommodate IndyCar as part of back to back major events with other sanctioning organization. Created Speed Week approach to promote and sell as combined package to increase attendance and revenues. Show less



Blackhawk Automotive Museum

• Danville, California

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2018

  Joined Museum to relaunch institution on its 25th anniversary year. Oversaw collection management of 250 rare, vintage and classic car collection. Reviewed all aspects of Museum’s 100,000 sq.ft. operation and restructured and instituted new programs to engage and motivate Museum team, volunteers and community interaction. Reopened Museum retail outlet and started three-year program to significantly increase revenue and profitability, and position store as frequent visitor motivator. Expanded membership programs, museum and outreach events which resulted in increased attendance, admission revenues and membership and donations. Worked with museum’s exclusive catering partner to revise procedures, operations and accountability Expanded special event exposure at museum to increase revenues and introduced new business. Oversaw volunteer programs to recognize existing and long-term volunteers and to engage and expand new adult and student volunteer participation. Steered museum team, volunteers, and membership through the transition of the museum from a specific automotive theme to a multi-discipline themed facility. • Developed marketing programs with local, regional and state tourism partners to leverage the museum as an asset, increasing national and international awareness and visitor ship. • Developed new marketing and outreach campaigns and launched active social media marketing programs. Expanded Automotive Speaker Series to include leading championship winning drivers, Hall of Fame designers, and award-winning authors. Created automotive Speaker Series archive, in an online video platform for presentation and on-going education. • Developed corporate sponsorship programs and secured multi-year corporate partners. Increased sponsor participation to enhance projected return on investment opportunities. Expanded individual giving programs and established matching-funds grant opportunities for individual and small business donations. Show less



SANDOW

• United States
• Design Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events and Business Development Director

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Curator/ ™ A global luxury event series connecting affluent consumers to top luxury products and services from the most desired brands. These interactive experiences showcase private jets and helicopters, rare and exotic luxury automobiles, the finest jewels, exceptional timepieces, world-class home design, adventure and luxury travel, bespoke brands, extraordinary culinary presentations and more. Curator events bring together several of SANDOW’s brands—NewBeauty, Luxe Interiors + Design, Worth and Watch Journal—in one premier event where high-net-worth connoisseurs enjoy and interact with exclusive brands, connecting on a personal, one-on-one level. thecurator.com Curator/ Ft Lauderdale October 2012 October 2011 Curator/ San Diego April 2012 April 2011 Curator/ Greenwich June 2012 SANDOW® Founded by visionary media entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, SANDOW® (sandow.com) is a leader in building multi-platform brands that inform, inspire and engage highly coveted consumer and business audiences. Meeting at the intersection of luxury and design, the SANDOW brands – all powered by innovation – span digital and print media, licensing, consulting, e-commerce and retail, business information and marketing services. Its diverse group of companies allows SANDOW to strategically cross-pollinate and create unique business models that help drive its aggressive growth. With more than 400 employees in 14 global offices, SANDOW brands include Culture + Commerce™, Curator/™, Fred Segal®, Furniture Today® Group, Interior Design®, Luxe Interiors + Design®, Material ConneXion™, NewBeauty®, Spalook.com™, Watch Journal™ and Worth®. Show less



DeLUXE San Diego

• San Diego

• Founder and Director

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  Launched as DELUXE San Diego in 2011 as a new and unique event opportunity created to connect those who appreciate the finest superyachts, top-marque automobiles, private aircraft, fine jewelry and watches, cult wines, and adventure travel from leading luxury brands. New event planning involved City of San Diego, San Diego Harbor Commission, San Diego Tourism Commission. In 2012, the event now named Curator San Diego event will be held on April 19-21. Highlighting 100-foot (30m)-plus motor and sailing yachts, along with products and services that complement the yacht charter and luxury lifestyle, DELUXE San Diego provides invited guests and attendees an opportunity to interact and experience participating brands one-on-one. The annual DELUXE San Diego event is located in the heart of downtown San Diego at the Fifth Avenue Marina and Fifth Avenue Landing. This exclusive venue, where the 33rd America’s Cup-winning BMW Oracle Racing based their revolutionary winged trimaran, provides immediate access to the major downtown hotel properties. 2011 event sponsors included; Fraser Yachts, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Chartis Insurance, Hawker Beechcraft, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Eurocopter, Lalique, Northrop & Johnson Yachts, Marine Group, Blackhawk Collection. Knight & Carver Martime, Perini Navi, Martin Katz Jewelry, Ball Watches, Zenith Watches, Muhle-Glashutte Timepieces, SeaMagine and Lexani. Show less



Robb Report

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Events, Shows & Special Projects

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2008

  Events produced;Robb Report “Best of the Best”- Delamar Hotel, Greenwich, CT 2005 - 2007- The Lodge at Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA 2006- Ringling Museum, Sarasota, FL 2007- Pier Sixty, New York, NY 2006- Hangar 8, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - 2005- The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL 2006 - 2007- Monte Carlo Sporting Cub, Monte Carlo, Monaco 2004 - 2008 - Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, FL 2008 Robb Report 'Exchange Traded Fund' Launch, NYSE Wall Stree, NYC, 2007Robb Report 'Car of the Year' – Meadowood & Napa Valley Reserve, St Helena, CA 2005 - 2008Robb Report Salon at RM Auction- Phoenix 2004 - 2006 (The Arizona Biltmore)- Monterey 2004 - 2007 (Portola Plaza Hotel)Robb Report Salon at Moto GP 2005 - 2006 Robb Report “Evening of Connoisseurship”:- Bal Harbor, FL 2008- New York, NY 2008 - Bel Air, CA 2007 - 2008- Chicago, IL 2007- Palm Desert, CA 2008- Newport, RI 2008Gulfshore Life ‘Man & Woman of the Year’ Awards, Naples, FL ~2005 - 2008Trade and Consumer Show participation;SEMA Las Vegas, NVCES, Las VegasMonaco Yacht ShowFt Lauderdale Boat ShowMiami Yacht ShowPalm Beach Boat ShowNorth America International Auto Show, Detroit, MILos Angeles Auto ShowNBAA, Orlanda, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NVSafari Club International, Reno. Show less

• Vice President, Events, Shows & Special Projects

  • 2004 - 2008

  The concept, planning and execution of luxury lifestyle events with partners from the luxury automotive, private aviation, luxury yacht, timepiece and private client financial services categories. CurtCo Publishing, LLC engages in the publication of magazines. Its publications include Robb Report, Worth, ShowBoats International, The Robb Report Collection, Robb Report Home Entertainment, Robb Report MotorCycling, Robb Report Luxury Home, Robb Report Vacation Homes, Robb Report Russia, CurtCo's Digital TV & Sound, Gulfshore Life, and Sarasota Magazine. Show less



ShowBoats International

• Vice President, Events, Shows and Special Projects

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2008

  ShowBoats Monaco Rendezvous 2004 - 2008 ShowBoats International Awards, Monaco 2004 - 2008 International Seakeepers Society Bal de la Mer, Monte Carlo Honorees; - Admiral James Watkins 2005 - Walter Cronkite 2006 - Ted Danson 2007 - Bernie Marcus 2008 WingsWheelsWater / Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2004 - 2008 Cavallino Classic / ShowBoats Yacht Hop, Palm Beach , FL 2008 ShowBoats Monaco Rendezvous 2004 - 2008 ShowBoats International Awards, Monaco 2004 - 2008 International Seakeepers Society Bal de la Mer, Monte Carlo Honorees; - Admiral James Watkins 2005 - Walter Cronkite 2006 - Ted Danson 2007 - Bernie Marcus 2008 WingsWheelsWater / Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2004 - 2008 Cavallino Classic / ShowBoats Yacht Hop, Palm Beach , FL 2008



Worth Media Group

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Events, Shows & Special Projects

  • 2004 - 2008

  Events produced; Worth Magazine Golf Tournament: - Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA 2007 - The Club at Mediterra /Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, FL. 2006 & 2007 - Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor,NY 2007 - Trump International, Palm Beach, FL 2007 Worth Magazine Dinners - S/Y Lady Barbaretta, Greenwich, CT - Walker Art Museum, Cleveland, - Mediterra, Naples, FL - The Lodge at Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA - The Mansion on O Street, Washington, DC - Hotel Sorrento, Seattle, WA Show less



Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communication

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2004

  Barrett-Jackson Auction - Scottsdale, AZ 2000 - 2003 (Westworld) - Palm Beach, FL 2003 - 2004 (Palm Beach County Fairgrounds) - Los Angeles, CA 2001 - 2002 (Petersen Museum) - Legende at Passion, Monaco 2001 (Grimaldi Forum) Carroll Shelby 80th Birthday Celebration Gala - 2003 (Barrett-Jackson) Launched marketing initiative for newly formed eClassics.com partnership between Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Hemmings Motor News and Speedvision. Developed new, and expanded existing relationships with Barrett-Jackson consignor and bidder clients. Responsible for Barrett-Jackson company marketing, advertising, sponsorship and public relations programs. Negotiated new agreements and expanded existing sponsor relationships. Supervised branding initiatives and developed merchandising program into licensing opportunity. Created and maintained relationship with City departments and regional entities to increase grant and sponsorship funding. Expanded charitable relationships and fund raising opportunities. Show less



Blackhawk Collection

• Danville, California

• Commercial & Operations Director

  • Jan 1993 - Aug 2000

  Blackhawk Collection Expositions - Pebble Beach, CA 1993 - 2000 (in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance) - Hershey, PA 1993 - 2000 (in conjunction with the AACA Hershey Meet) - Scottsdale, AZ 1993 - 1998 (in conjunction with the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction) Blackhawk Collection at RetroMobile, Parc des Expositions, Paris France 1993 - 1995 Meguiar's Collector Car Person of the Year Award Presentation honoring Jay Leno - 1997 World Classic Auction & Exposition Co. - Monterey, CA 1993 – 1997 - Pebble Beach, CA 1993 - 1997 - Newport Beach, CA 1993 - 1995 - Las Vegas, NV, 1993 - 1998 Show less



Rick Cole Auctions

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Director of Operations

  • Oct 1988 - Dec 1992

  Headquartered in North Hollywood, CA., Rick Cole Auction Company produced market leading Classic & Collector Cars, Vintage Sports & Race Cars and Vintage Aircraft & Warbird auctions, along with being the promoter of the Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix. In 1993, the company was acquired by Blackhawk Collection as part of the newly formed World Classic Auction & Exposition Company. Rick Cole Auctions. - Monterey, CA 1988 – 1992 - Newport Beach, CA 1988 - 1992 - Palm Springs, CA 1987 - 1992 - Universal City, CA 1989 - 1992 - Detroit, MI 1989 - 1990 Roger Penske Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1992 Phil Hill Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1991 Carroll Shelby Palm Springs Tribute Dinner 1990 Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix 1990 - 1992 Museum of Flying Classic Aircraft & Vintage Warbird Auction, Santa Monica, CA 1990 Reno Classic Aircraft & Vintage Warbird Auction, Reno Hilton, NV Show less