President/CEO Ignite Production Group
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- President/CEO at Ignite Production Group
- Past
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- Innovator/Founder at The Push Games
- President/CEO at Premier Productions International
- Service Provider at Memec
- Education
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- Grossmont College
- Monte Vista Highschool
- Connections
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- Industry
- Events Services
- Websites
Bob Krause’s Summary
Over 20 years of experience in the meeting and event production industry working with many of the fortune 500 companies. Built impressive teams of brilliant hard working individuals who are passionate about their work. Have receive awards in the meeting and events industry including an international GOLD award from the Austrian National Tourist Office for producing the best event held in that country.
A contributing writer to several trade publications and a guest speaker at various universities in the San Diego. Work well with C level executives and know how to bring their visions and goals to life through themed events. A knack for creating live brand experiences that deliver the message, drive sales and impact the attendees with huge WOW effect.
Bob Krause’s Specialties:
Complete understanding of corporate event production, custom stage design and fabrication.Strong knowledge of audio visual technology and multi-media design.Years of video production experience. Well acquainted with the hospitality industry and food and beverage. Recently completed a short film that took many awards in festivals across the united states.
Bob Krause’s Experience
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President/CEO
Ignite Production Group
(Events Services industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
I manage a team of creative and logistics experts who help design and manage large corporate meetings and events around the united states. Ignite is a full service production company with that owns the equipment and items we bring on site creating a full turn-key event production solution.
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Innovator/Founder
The Push Games
(Sports industry)
April 2008 — April 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Besides running Ignite Production Group I also have a passion for action sports and have created a new sporting event called The Push Games. Its a Hexathlon (6 sports) of the action sports world that pushed athletes over 160 miles in one day to participate in 6 hardcore action sporting events. Snow, Moto, mountain Bike, Skate, Wake and Surf. We recently had an event with 15 participants and it was a huge sucess.
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President/CEO
Premier Productions International
(Events Services industry)
1996 — 2001 (5 years )
I served as CEO of this multi faceted events and production firm.
We managed hotels, food and beverage.Produced and custom stage designs and managed large audio visual needs as well as high end theatrical stage openers. Produced large scale video and film projects as well as multi media designs. -
Service Provider
Memec
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Semiconductors industry)
1993 — 2000 (7 years )
Bob Krause’s Education
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Grossmont College
Business Management 1981 — 1984
Never finished College due to the distraction of owning a demanding business during the mid 80's. I hope to complete my degree some time later down the road. I do get asked to speak at USD in the events management class. I really enjoy it.
- Activities and Societies:
- Frequent guest speaker at USD and SDSU.
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Monte Vista Highschool
1978 — 1981
Additional Information
Bob Krause’s Websites:
Bob Krause’s Interests:
At heart I am a business man who loves the art of producing one of a kind meetings and events. On the personal side I enjoy surfing and great destinations around the world.I have participated in various action sports and recently set a world record with my 18 year old son by participating in 24 actions sports all in one day across southern California.To see what we did go to www.thepushgames.com . I enjoy being an active dad with my 3 wonderful kids Ryan 18 in College, Kristi 15 a sophomore in high school and Braydon 11 in 4th grade. I have been married for 20 years to my lovely wife DeAnna and we have two dogs Kona and Jack. Life is good.
Bob Krause’s Groups:
Meeting Professionals International, San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Silicon Valley American Marketing Association -
Event Planning & Management - the 1st Group for Event Professionals
Bob Krause’s Honors:
I was awarded the Gold Metal from the Austrian Convention and Visitors Group for producing the top meeting held in that country.
Bob Krause’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
