Jeff Pinegar has over 15 years of experience managing complex events and productions for major automotive and technology companies. As Senior Production Manager at Imagination The Americas from 2010 to 2015, he delivered highly successful, multi-million dollar experiences for Ford and Lincoln at major auto shows. He also managed production for Ford and Lincoln press conferences. Earlier in his career, Pinegar led event planning and production for clean technology conferences with budgets over $1 million as Director of Event Production at Cleantech Group. He has extensive experience managing vendors, budgets, sponsorships, and all aspects of event delivery.

1. Senior Production Manager (November 2010 – March 2015)
Imagination The Americas, Dearborn, MI (www.imagination.com)
Responsible for delivering the $2 million ‘Innovation Park’ for Ford Motor Company at the
2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ford stand earned a 96% customer
favoribility rating, the highest ever for a Global Auto Show.
Successfully managed and delivered the $1 million branded ‘Lincoln Experience’at the Pebble Beach
Concours d’Elegnace, the top-ranking collector car competition in the world
Core member of project team delivering immersive, luxury experiences for Lincoln Motor Company’s
Global Auto Show program during the brands reinvention and launch of four entirely new vehicles
Fully managed the annual $3.2 million Ford & Lincoln ‘Auto Show Lighting Program’across the
six show, Tier 1, North American Auto Show circuit
Led the production team for both Ford and Lincoln press conferences at the 2013 Canadian
International Auto Show in Toronto Canada, introducing the Ford Fiesta ST and Lincoln MKZ
Director of Event Production & Event Manager (February 2008 – July 2010)
Cleantech Group, Brighton, MI (www.cleantech.com)
Lead project manager with budget accountability for a global series of five large-scale, multi-track,
international investor conferences with an annual combined expense budget of $1.3 million
Responsible for reducing direct over-all costs of staging conferences by 25% while simultaneously
increasing their production value
Created and developed 50% of conference sponsorship opportunities contributing over $100,000
of additional and recurring margin to top line growth
Established, defined and implemented the conference wide ‘Minimal Impact Policy’ which
significantly reduced each conferences negative ecological impact while reducing expenses, and
resulted in earning ‘Certified Carbon Neutral’ conference designation
Lead the development of a conference attendee e-binder resulting in yearly savings of $75,000
Responsibility for managing all conference participants including hotel conference services and
banquet departments, audio-visual suppliers, contract event staff, volunteers and sponsors
LMG Events Manager - Bentley Motors Account (June 2006 – June 2007)
FUSE Communication, Birmingham, MI
Responsible for managing and overseeing all Local Marketing Group (LMG) events for 18 automotive
dealerships in the East and South Regions of North America
Developed strategic event plans in concert with cross-functional organizational groups that included
advertising, sponsorship, and affinity marketing partners
Identified and negotiated sponsorship opportunities to maximize local market penetration within the
ultra-luxury market segment
Jeff Pinegar
248-885-3240
pinegar@usa.net
References upon Request

2. Corporate Events Project Manager (January 2003 – June 2006)
Plan, organize and manage program elements in alignment with client objectives
Manage and supervise both internal staff and outside suppliers in delivery of events, meetings,
trade shows and product launches
Oversee and manage on-site production to ensure efficient and effective event delivery
Motivate, train and oversee staff in production of events, to ensure a creative, consistent and
hi-quality result
Senior Project Manager (January 2001 – December 2002)
Imagination (USA) Inc, New York, NY (www.imagination.com)
Core member of project team responsible for developing, budgeting and executing integrated,
large scale, branded corporate communication programs with budgets of up to $9 Million servicing
7,000 participants
Designed and managed implementation of delegate logistics platform from planning and
creative phases to on-site management of vendors including: site selection and liaison,
catering management, hospitality, registration systems and delegate support services
Identified, developed and researched new client opportunities through industry contacts and
strategic analysis resulting in new project revenues of up to $1,000,000
Corporate Event Logistics Coordinator (June 1998 – January 2001)
Independent/Freelance Travel Director
Managed individual functions, (Food & Beverage, Rooms, Transportation, Meetings, VIP s)
ensuring high standards of service
Ensured quality control by ascertaining set-ups in progress, analyzing traffic flow to guarantee
smooth transitions, and spotting improvements that could add to the success of the program
Senior Accountant / Marketing Assistant (January 1996 – March 1998)
Grant Thornton LLP, Southfield, MI (www.grantthornton.com)
Worked closely with high level executives including CEO, CFO and Controller in completing financial
audits for middle market manufacturing companies
Co-planned and managed accounting firms largest professional seminar with over 300 participants
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Beta Alpha Psi – National Honors Accounting Fraternity
Karrass Effective Negotiating Two-Day Seminar
Jeff Pinegar
248-885-3240
pinegar@usa.net
References upon Request