JOSEPH Rovner
EXQUISITE EVENT PRODUCTION
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Joseph Rovner
A Wide Range
Corporate, Experiential & Public
Joe Rovner is a producer and director with a talent for events of all sizes. From RFPs and creative ideation to pre-production and live execution, he brings hands-on experience across every stage of event production.
Joe began in independent theater and nightlife in New York and Chicago before expanding into experiential marketing and corporate productions.
Joe got his start in the corporate world as a team lead, running Midwest mobile marketing tours for Procter & Gamble and directing activations for Starbucks and Cargill in Chicago. He later moved into spirits, managing Dewar’s Scotch in Northern Illinois—one of the most successful programs in the U.S.—before overseeing Malibu, Kahlúa, and Absolut campaigns.
In 2014, Joe went independent, producing and directing events for Renaissance Hotel Group, Eataly, Nissan, NEXT Restaurant Group, and more. From 2017 to 2019, he served as tech and talent producer for the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Tour and produced Getaround’s 2019 experiential activation in Chicago. Alongside experiential work, Joe produces public-facing events and stages, including producing stages and activations for Electric Forest, Lightning in a Bottle, Roaring City, Theatre Bizarre and more. Since 2019, he has also been a producer and manager with Daybreaker, overseeing events at The Field Museum in Chicago, Red Rocks in Denver, The Building Museum in DC, and beyond.
In 2021, Joe returned to agency work, producing events and activations for Zendesk, Meta, Rocket, Amazon, pharmaceutical clients, and more. He has served as producer, production coordinator, break-out director, gifting manager, and RFP committee member
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Today, Joe continues to impress clients and colleagues with his sharp, high-concept event production skills. Bring him on board, and watch your ideas come to life.
Where the Practical Meets the Engaging
Production to fit all sizes
Joe believes that memorable engagement doesn’t have to be high concept. True impact comes from making attendees feel both wowed and at home from entrance to exit.
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He has built a reputation for creating events that immediately capture audiences, encouraging participation and fostering positive connections between clients and attendees.
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This approach extends to every level of production. Joe is well connected in most major markets with fabricators, A/V teams, and production support, and his collaborators are always excited to work with him on new opportunities.
​Are you an agency or company looking to find support for an event? Contact Joe for -
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Production Support
Joe has produced and directed events of all sizes. As an executive producer, he has led teams overseeing multiple activations at once. As a production coordinator, he supports other producers with firsthand understanding of their challenges. And as a producer and director, he consistently delivers results that exceed client expectations.
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In-Market Production
Joe has hands-on experience with event infrastructure, including beMatrix, Versatruss, and standard staging, as well as printing and installing vinyl, PVC, Sintra, Dibond, SEG fabric, and more. He also brings extensive audio engineering expertise. Having worked in nearly every major U.S. market, Joe is connected to top-tier operations, A/V, staging, technical, and fabrication teams that deliver wherever your event takes place.
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In-Market Talent
Joe’s hybrid background in corporate events and the performing arts gives him connections to some of the country’s top live performers. Whether it’s a circus aerialist, laser dance troupe, live band, DJ, or something entirely unique, Joe can bring the talent to your event—no matter the location.
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RFPs
Need help with an RFP? Joe has experience crafting proposals for corporate clients, festivals, tours, and more. He’s ready to jump in and help you secure that dream project.
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Examples of Joe's work
