Biography

veteran in the special event industry, has more than three decades
of experience in producing live events throughout North America
and the Caribbean. Darren has been seen on FOX, ABC, CBS, and
NBC affiliates, has written several articles for a national magazine
on the topic of tailgating. Darren’s second book “What They Never Taught You About
Corporate Event Production” will be released in the fall of 2012. Darren speaks at the
University of Central Florida, Rosen Center on the topic of Event Management.
He is founder and executive producer of Darren W. Johnson Productions, Inc. Darren
manages a number of companies under his brand including Creative Services
Event Co. (CSEC), Tailgateville and The Extreme Party Truck (XPT). CSEC is a full service
event management and production company specializing in strategic planning,
design and execution of corporate events, sporting event hospitalities, and public
events. Tailgateville provides professional tailgating services at major sporting events
and concerts for corporate customers and individuals. The Extreme Party Truck is the
world’s first mobile entertainment complex; complete with 16 flat panel TV’s, a giant
14’ big screen, monster sound system with DJ/Karaoke, meat smoker, wine cellar,
kegoraters and much, much more.
Darren has produced events for the Fortune 1000 including industry giants such as
Disney, Shell Oil, Universal Studios, Pepsi, Frito Lay, Coors Light, Anheuser-Busch,
IBM, American Express, Abbott Labs, Merck, Chrysler, Cadillac, Coca Cola, Microsoft,
American Express, Sun Micro, Alliance, Prudential and hundreds of others.
With over 4,000 events produced in practically every location type imaginable, ranging
from deserts to tropical islands, ballrooms to cruise ships, tents to airplane hangars
and race tracks to stadiums, he is a well-seasoned industry expert. Darren’s
work at major sporting events include the Daytona 500, Pepsi 400, Super Bowl, PGA
golf tournaments, NBA all-stars, Capitol One Bowl and the Orange Bowl.
To learn more about Darren W Johnson and receive a free special report on “Celebrate
Them: How to Increase Customer Loyalty and Employee Retention with Successful
Events” visit www.DarrenWJohnson.com, email [email protected] or call
(352) 242-3870.