Mark Dinerstein Consulting & JPB Partners Acquires Marathon Live

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Mark Dinerstein. Photo: Heather Leven Photography

Mark Dinerstein Consulting and JPB Partners have acquired Nashville based full-service facility promoter and operating company Marathon Live from Founder Josh Billue. Dinerstein will lead the organization as CEO, and Billue will serve as Chief Development Officer.

The Marathon Live umbrella includes six live music and event venues, including Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, Kansas City’s The Truman, Chattanooga’s The Signal, Little Rock’s The Hall, St. Louis’ The Hawthorn and Jacksonville’s FIVE. Dinerstein plans to expand the company’s portfolio through acquiring existing event spaces, as well as renovate existing facilities alongside the building of new venues.

In addition to its venue portfolio, the organization has also had launched its facility management division. The division will oversee venue services such as risk-based and non-risk talent buying, general consultation, operations, sponsorship, marketing, ticketing, production design, food and beverage operations, facility development, facility renovation and preservation and more.

“I am thrilled to join the Marathon Live team, work with a uniquely talented group and lead our network of owned and operated facilities into the next era of growth.” says Dinerstein. “We look forward to connecting with existing facilities looking to join our endeavor with both independent spirit and savvy business strategies to ensure their place in the entertainment and private events sector for generations to come.

“In addition to facility acquisition, we intend to grow through ground-up construction and offer full-facilities management services aimed at the 1,000 – 2,500 capacity sector offering true partnership through shared ideals,” he continues.

“The sale of Marathon Live to Mark and JPB helps protect our thriving organization while rapidly accelerating my original vision of growth,” adds Billue. “My new role as Chief Development Officer will allow me to continue to focus on building new facilities for Marathon Live, and we have some very exciting projects on the horizon.”

Other team members of Marathon Live will include Ryan Henry (Chief Operating Officer), Chris Hewitt (Chief Accounting Officer), Casey Osburn (SVP Facilities), Matt Phillips (Talent Buyer), Sarah Stockton (Jr. Talent Buyer), Liza Saturday (Operations Director), Jeremy Hicks (Communications Director), Christina Luppinanci (Marketing Manager), Jill Schuler (Private Events Director) and Kasey Ray (Production Director) with additional support from a variety of managers in various departments, General Managers and Assistant General Managers.

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