Alex Kochan

Alex KochanVice President, Northwest, AEG Live, June 2006- Present

Supervising the booking and operation of the WaMu Theater at Qwest Field Events Center (opened Nov. '06). Develop strategies to expand the AEG Live brand and presence in the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho).

2004-2006, Vice President, Northwest Market and Booking, Manager, ClearChannel Entertainment (Bill Graham Presents), Seattle

Established office in Seattle responsible for booking, promoting, and supervising all ClearChannel concert activity within Oregon and Washington.

1992-2002, CEO - Sole Owner, Artists & Audience Entertainment, New York

During its ten-year span booked concerts resulting in grosses exceeding 300 million dollars. A&A's clients included Paul McCartney, Guns 'n Roses, Creed, Nine Inch Nails, Live, Joan Osborne, Porno for Pyros, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Marilyn Manson, Ministry, Journey, Scorpions, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, among others.

The SAG licensed commercial division netotiated Sponsorship and Commercial deals for Elton John (VISA Gold), Penn & Teller (Pepsi, MCI, Comedy Central), Teri Hatcher (Radio Shack), Jamie Lee Curtis (NutraSweet), Judge Reinhold (Subaru, Frito-Lay) among others.

1986-1992, Vice President, ICM, New York

Responsible agent for Guns 'n Roses, Paul McCartney, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cheap Trick, Slayer, REO Speedwagon

- 1991 POLLSTAR Agent of the Year Award

- 1990 PERFORMANCE Agent of the Year Award

1979-1985, President, John Baruck Management, Los Angeles

Co-manager, REO Speedwagon, Survivor, among others.

1976-1979, Agent, American Talent International, New York

Top producing booking agent. Responsible for REO Speedwagon, Joe Cocker, Molly Hatchet

1969-1976

Various related jobos and positions within the music industry, General Manager sound company, Tour Manager, Sound Engineer, Stage Security