1. EDWARD YOUNG (TED) CHAPIN
1000 ACKLEN AVENUE
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 298-4128
Mobile: (615) 473-4212
tchapin@comcast.net
Entertainment Cooperative, LLC – June 2009 to Present
Owner/President
 Assisted with production of the 2010 USDBF Club Crew Nationals and Dragon Boat Festival to benefit TC
Thompson Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga, TN, The 2010 Knoxville Dragon Boat Festival to benefit
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries, The Heart of the Dragon Festival benefitting Big Brothers/Big Sisters in
Macon, GA, and other events benefiting nonprofit agencies in Oriental, NC and Montgomery, AL.
 Produced two full days of music on a limited budget for the inaugural Music City BBQ Festival benefitting
Monroe Carrel Children’s Hospital.
 Assisted with production for the 2009 Dierks Bentley’s Ride for Smiles in Nashville, TN.
Plugged In, Inc. – September 2008 to Present
CEO/Chairman of the Board of Directors
 Founding Board member of not for profit C Corporation formed to support the growth of community driven
events BarCamp Nashville, and PodCamp Nashville which have been the largest “Camp” events of their types
in the world since 2008 – 2009. Each event continues to grow on an annual basis.
 Event Chair and Production Coordinator for BarCamp Nashville 2008, and PodCamp Nashville 2009.
Chairman of the Board Advisors for BarCamp Nashville 2009.
Outback Concerts of TN, Inc. – June 2003 - March 2007
Promoter Representative / Production Coordinator
 Managed day of show operations and settled financial business in venues across the country with artists
including: Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, Friends of the Bob & Tom Show
Comedy Tour, GAC Country Christmas Tour, Nickel Creek, Chris Thile, Yonder Mountain String Band,
Robert Fripp, Greg Brown, Keller Williams, and Bobby Osborne.
 Assisted with travel and production for the recording of “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: Rides Again” at Temple
Buell Theater in Denver, CO, and “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road” recorded at Warner Theater
in Washington, D.C.
 Production Contact/Promoter Representative for the 2006 GAC Country Christmas Tour including
performance recorded for television at Tennessee Theater in Knoxville, TN.
Internet Marketing Coordinator
 Maintained records and registrations related to the legal compliance of the Internet Marketing Program; built
and managed customer databases; coordinated schedule for e-mailing targeted lists to market all shows
produced by Outback Concerts in clubs, theatres, and arenas.
IT /Office Manager
 Managed day to day operation of the office including telephony, internet connectivity, hardware and software
updates for network and mobile equipment.
Intern Program Coordinator
 Created and continued to manage Outback’s intern program including student recruitment and development of
individualized marketing and/or production-oriented curricula.
Concert Incubator – July 2001 - June 2003
Marketing Consultant
 Managed internet and street marketing campaign for “Shaolin: Wheel of Life”, presented by Outback Concerts
and House of Blues.
 Developed sponsorship marketing plans for fund and awareness raising special events on behalf of Compass
Point, LLC for their not for profit clients.
 Implemented marketing plans for Banner Galaxy to the Support Services and Venue markets within the
concert industry, and represented Britten Media Group to the 2002 International Association of Assembly
Managers Convention and Expo in Atlanta, GA.

2. Mad Booking, Inc. – October 2000 - June 2001
Director of Special Events, Vendor Relations, Webmaster, Staff Manager
 Supervised pre-production preparation in Nashville, TN; provided on site production assistance for Voodoo
Music Festival, October 28, 2000, City Park, New Orleans, LA.
 Managed web site development for “Dancin’ in the District 2001,” Nashville, TN, and “On the Bricks 2001,”
Atlanta, GA.
 Contracted and fulfilled vendors and event merchandise for “Dancin’ in the District 2001,” Nashville, TN, and
“On the Bricks 2001,” Atlanta, GA.
 Managed office staff, interns and volunteers and administered the computer network.
 Represented company with civic and professional organizations including Nashville Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Meeting Planners
International, International Festivals and Events Association.
Al Bunetta Management/Oh Boy Records, Inc. – April, 2000 - September, 2000
 Booked John Prine Fall 2000 Tour.
 Managed Todd Snider transition to new agency representation.
 Coordinated touring plans for Todd Snider with Fleming, Tamulevich, & Associates.
 Coordinated radio servicing for releases on Oh Boy, Blue Plate Music, and Red Pajamas.
 Optimized relationships with internet marketing and retail partners.
 Reduced monthly operating costs by re-examining relationships with telephone, internet, and web hosting
providers.
Creative Artists Agency - March, 1997 - April, 2000
Assistant to John Huie, Assistant to Darin Murphy
 Developed relationships with major buyers, clients and their organizations.
 Managed schedule of a primary agent in a fast-paced environment.
 Served as back-up contact for responsible agent in their absence.
 Maintained itineraries and issued performance contracts for premier Country and Contemporary Christian
Artists.
 Gained an acute understanding of the concert touring industry and the role of an agent in the entertainment
industry as a whole.
Dole/Kemp '96 Campaign – 1996
Press Advance and Site Advance Coordinator for Elizabeth Dole
 Coordinated the site, infrastructure, and press coverage for appearances by Mrs. Dole during the 1996
Presidential Campaign
Standefer Investment Company, Chattanooga, TN – 1995 - 1996
Velux America Inc., Greenwood, SC - 1994
Nationsbank, Greenville, SC- 1993
EDUCATION
Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
B.S. Business Administration - 1993
Oxford University - Corpus Christi College, Oxford, England
International Marketing / International Market Economics – 1992
McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN – 1989
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Central High School/Hamilton County, TN Library Board (Chairman), Nashville Chamber of Commerce (Member –
Plugged In, Inc.), Nashville Technology Council (Member – Plugged In, Inc.), Acklen Grove Neighborhood
Association (Board Member); Harbor Island Yacht Club (Member)
REFERENCES – Provided upon request