Mark Gehring

Executive Director

Mark Gehring is a 2004 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato where he received a B.S. in Business Management. Before going to work full time for Vega, Mark held the position of Online Marketing Director at Arabian Horse Times magazine where he oversaw marketing operations for the monthly publication which is shipped internationally to 66 countries. Mark cut his teeth in the music industry as a journalist, where he traveled the country reviewing live music and interviewing accomplished musicians including Grammy winners Ziggy Marley and The Flaming Lips front man, Wayne Coyne, Richie Havens, Widespread Panic and Sound Tribe Sector 9 among others. In 2005, he co-founded Vega Productions, Inc. and has produced best-selling records and sold-out benefit events at venues which have included national touring artists, high-ranking politicians, and international celebrities. Mark also serves as a founding board member of the Minnesota Music Coalition and is the President of Periscope Artist Management. Mark brings innovative marketing, promotion and large-scale project management experience to Vega Productions.