Steve Schmader

In the global festivals and events industry and the rapidly changing world in which we must operate, there is no shortage of risk management challenges to keep those attending our events safe, secure and healthy. To do that, the professionals in our field need access to experts who can shorten our learning curves and advise us on best practices in addressing those challenges. In the critical area of alcohol and substance abuse, Jermaine Gallloway provides the IFEA and those we serve with up-to-date information, education, resource recommendations and training support, all presented in a manner that makes a very large topic both approachable and actionable. Jermaine's firsthand career experience and passion for helping others to recognize and minimize the negative impacts of alcohol and substance abuse, provides those in our industry with an invaluable asset. It is a partnership that we look forward to continuing.