Meet Your 2011 AgapeFest Cabinet
Hey Everybody,
My name is Chris Emanuel and I will be the Director of AgapeFest 2011, The 35th Anniversary. I would like to introduce you to myself and the members of my 2011 cabinet. This a great batch of folks and I am excited to work with all of them. These guys make the festival tick, so get to know them! They will be serving you all year long.
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Chris Emanuel - Director
Name: Chris Emanuel
Position: Director
Age/ Year in School: 21/ Senior Major: Business Management & Marketing
Hometown: Kirkwood, Missouri (St. Louis)
High School: Kirkwood High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: Everybody below is saying David Crowder Band on second stage so… I will say seeing the Fundamental Elements (then “The Fundamentals”) playing coffee house six years ago. I was reluctant to go to the festival but my youth leader persuaded me to come to see his cousin Russ’ band. Long story short, I fell in love with live music, the “fundies” are friends of mine now, and I am the Director of AgapeFest.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: Been to 4 + Worked 3= 7
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?:
I’m excited for the learning experiences I will go through, I want to do this kind of stuff for the rest of my life so I am excited to learn as I work.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: I’m down with chocolate chip cookie dough & Strawberry Cheesequake.
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: Senior Class President
What is on your iPod right now? Fundamental Elements (<-Check them out) Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Crowder* Band, Dave Matthews Band, Nelly, LIGHTS, Switchfoot, Jay-Z, Say Anything, MUTEMATH
Favorite TV Show?: Undercover Boss and Man vs. Food
Interesting Facts?: I’ve played drums for ten years but realized a year or two ago that I am better behind the scenes, so I’m doing this and absolutely loving it. I am also an Eagle Scout, enjoy Vegetarian Supreme Pizza & Toasted Ravioli. I will go to over 25 concerts this summer (guess where I’m working??), and by the end of the summer I will have been to every state in the continental U.S. Who wants to take me to Alaska & Hawaii?
St. Louis Cardinals for life.
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Carli Marlowe - Assistant Director
Name: Carli Marlowe
Position: Assistant Director
Age/ Year in School: 20/Junior Major: Music Business & Marketing
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Brentwood High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: David Crowder’s shed concert was incredible, but I think I’ve got to say that just watching the crowd enjoy the festival are my favorite moments. (Creepy? Maybe.)
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: 2! Worked both.
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?: I am excited to be a part of changes in AgapeFest for this year. The 35th year of AgapeFest is going to blow your mind.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: Strawberry cheesecake!
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: Greenville College Women’s Basketball, GED tutoring at FCI Greenville, Librarian!
What’s on your iTunes playlist right now? Lights, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Dave Barnes, Deas Vail, Lady Antebellum, A Fine Frenzy, David Crowder, Keith Urban, Paramore, Brandi Carlile, Jay-Z, She & Him, Elvis, and more!
Favorite Concert?: Jonas Brothers. Guilty.
Favorite TV Shows?: GLEE, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, House Hunters.
Cardinals or Cubs?: CARDINALS. For life.
Interesting Facts?: My middle name is Christmas, I’m left-handed, I can’t do a cartwheel, I’m 6’0″, and I love high fives.
Favorite Quote?: “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” -Hebrews 13:16.
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Matthew Moore - Artist Relations
Name: Matthew Moore
Position: Director of Artist Relations
Age/ Year in School: 21/ Junior Major: Music Business
Hometown: Omaha, Illinois (Try finding THAT on the map!)
High School: Gallatin County High School (IL)
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: My Favorite Agape moment was definitely getting to help David Crowder Band set up their gear and soundcheck on 2nd stage. The entire time they were so incredibly friendly and more than glad to be playing music in that tin can.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: Worked 2.
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?:
I’m excited to have a very hands-on experience with the festival and be able to work side by side with some great artists and their management. It’s also very helpful for me being a Music Business Major, because I get real experience working with the business while I’m still a student.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, hands down.
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: GCSA Senator
What 5 bands are played most on your iPod right now? 1) Switchfoot 2) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 3) Relient K 4) Mat Kearney 5) Pedro The Lion
Favorite TV Show?: Family Guy & Law And Order: SVU
Interesting Facts?: I was born and raised on a farm and was a 4 year starter on my high school baseball team.
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Brent Wiedman - Security
Name: Brent Wiedman
Position: Director of Security, Risk Management, and Parking / Business Management Intern
Age/ Year in School: 21/ Senior Major: Business Management
Hometown: Effingham, Illinois
High School: Effingham High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: When David Crowder played on second stage.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: This is my fourth year working for the festival.
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?: Getting to work with a great cabinet.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: I’m a original vanilla type of guy.
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: GC Mens Tennis
What 5 bands are played most on your iPod right now? 1) Tiesto 2) Coldplay 3) David Guetta 4) Dave Matthews Band 5) Muse
Favorite TV Show?: That 70′s show, Family Guy
Interesting Facts?: My favorite type of music is Techno. I am housemates with the Director of the festival. I love setting up salt water fish tanks.
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Jarrod Beasley - Public Relations/ Social Networking
Name: Jarrod Beasley
Position: Director of Public Relations / Social Networking
Age/ Year in School: 20/Junior Major:Youth Ministry
Hometown: Belleville, IL
High School: Columbia High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: My favorite moment at AgapeFest was getting to spend time with my department on staff and working with them to
take care of the bands’ appointments. I got to meet a lot of really
cool people because of AgapeFest!
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: Been to 1 + Worked 2= 3
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?: I’m excited to have some more responsibilities on staff and to gain more knowledge of how the festival works as well as working with the music industry again. Music is part of the calling God has on my life!
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: Chocolate chip cookie dough!
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: Mario Kart!
What 5 bands are played most on your iPod right now? 1) We Came as Romans 2) Devil Wears Prada 3) blessthefall 4) Attack! Attack! 5) Miss
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Favorite TV Show?: Seinfeld
Interesting Facts?: yes.
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MacKenzie "MO" Osborne - Media & Promotions
Name: MacKenzie Osborne
Britney Baker - Ministry
Name: Britney Baker
Position: Director of Ministry
Age/ Year in School: 20, Junior
Major: Sociology and Psychology
Hometown: East Alton, IL
High School: East Alton Wood River Community High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: There are so many! Agape is always a blessing. One thing was the face painting at the ministry tent. I had the opportunity to talk to so many people. It was fantastic. Also, David Crowder playing in Second Stage was a blessing. Some of the staff stood behind the stage and we worshipped in the rain. It was powerful.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked? Been to 3. Worked 2. So 5 total. J
What are you looking forward to the most for this year? I’d have to say the experiences with the people on staff and the festival-guests. You grow so much as a person and learn new things to take on for the rest of your life. Knowing that you’re making a difference even when you can’t see it is a great thing.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip & Strawberry Cheesecake. Preferably, one scoop of each.
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College? ResLife, Tire Swings for Greenville College, random happenings around GC.
What 5 bands are played most on your iPod right now?
1. Queens Club
2. A Day to Remember
3. Mute Math
4. Paper Route
5. La Dispute
Favorite TV Show? The Office, Glee
Interesting Facts? I’m legally blind in my left eye. I’m also allergic to aspartame (fake sugar). I collect batman memorabilia and cameras. I also have two different colored eyes. One is brown and one is green.
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Amber Featherston - Staff Services
Name: Amber Featherston
Age/ Year in School: 19/Sophmore
Hometown: St. Louis, MO (BEST CITY IN THE WORLD!)
High School: Home Schooled (GEEK!)
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: Sitting on stage right in front of David Crowder as he played in the shed.
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?: Dumping a whole ocean of water on Brent Wiedman’s head (payback)…you all should be there to watch!
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: Greenville College Women’s Basketball.
Favorite TV Shows?: Greys, One Tree Hill, Drake and Josh.
Cardinals or Cubs?: Who are the Cubs? (I bleed….red?)
Interesting Facts?: I’m a walking Musical, I don’t like chocolate, I’m allergic to my blood.
Arley Cornell - Finance
Name: Arley Cornell
Position: Finance Director
Age/ Year in School: 20/Sophomore Major: Digital Media
Hometown: Hammondsport, NY
High School: Hammondsport Central School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: My favorite moment at AgapeFest was
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: Been to 1/Worked 1.
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?:
I look forward to coming back to Greenville after a lovely summer on Keuka Lake in upstate New York– I can’t wait to record a bunch of songs when I’m home as well.
Favorite Woodland Animal?: I love adorable woodchucks.
Top 5 Favorite Bands In Concert: 1) August Burns Red 2) As I Lay Dying 3) Family Force 5) Underoath 5) The Band of Skulls
Favorite Midnight Snack?: Deep fried poptarts — brown sugar and cinnamon. However, a Kiwi Strawberry beverage is a required accompaniment.
Interesting Facts?: In New York, I don’t have a microwave or a dryer. But I do have a drumset.
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Stage Directors – Non-Cabinet
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Mike Caroleo - Main Stage
Name: Mike Caroleo
Position: Main Stage Director
Age/ Year in School: 20 / Junior Major: Music Business & Digital Media
Hometown: Hamden, CT
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: At AgapeFest 2010, David Crowder played an impromptu set on 2nd stage while a crazy storm raged outside. The building was absolutely packed, and everyone was singing at the top of their lungs. Somehow I ended up doing security directly in front of Crowder, so I had an excellent view of the crowd, and it was amazing to see so many people worship God with all they had. Definitely won’t forget that experience.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked?: Been to and Worked 2
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?:
Is it cliche to say I’m looking forward to everything that’s involved with planning the festival? Probably. But that’s the truth.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?: Like that’s even possible to narrow down…
Extracurricular Activities at Greenville College?: I’ve been a part of the Improv team and Senate.
What 5 bands are played most on your iPod right now? 1) Angels & Airwaves 2) We Came As Romans 3) Say Anything 4) Jimmy Eat World 5) The Dangerous Summer….. But Anberlin is my favorite.
Favorite TV Show?: Lost. Hands down.
Interesting Facts?: Donald Miller is my favorite author, and I met him when he came to GC in the fall of ’09. The man is inspiring.
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Brian Starkey - Second Stage
Name: Brian Starkey
Position: Second Stage Director
Age/ Year in School: 21/ Senior Major: Digital Media – Audio Recording
Hometown: Breese, Illinois
High School: Breese Central High School
Favorite AgapeFest Moment: My favorite AgapeFest moment would
definitely have to be, seeing David Crowder Band on second stage.
How many AgapeFest’s have you been to/ worked? I have attended 1 and worked 1
What are you looking forward to the most for this year?
I am really looking forward to gaining experience within the music
field and working with bands that I may potentially work for in the
future.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor? Orange Sherbert
Favorite TV Show? 24
Interesting Facts? I was born in Florida, and have traveled more than
half of the US.
