Tom Bercu – Principal

Tom Bercu has been producing events since 1995 throughout the United States. He began working as a freelance production assistant with various high profile production companies in the Los Angeles area, and producing large scale charity events in San Francisco and Miami. In 2000, he left his position as a Business Development Director for a dot com and founded Tom Bercu Presents—specializing in large-scale events and fundraisers, thus allowing him to focus all of his time and energy in the events business. His attention to detail, creative thoughts, and passion for events has led him to work on such events as the Fire and Ice Ball, numerous movie premieres, the Global Launch of Hong Kong's 2004 Tourism Campaign, and multiple Fortune 500 companies events. Highlights of events can be found at www.tombercupresents.com

We have offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami.

Robin McFarland – Producer

Robin McFarland brings a wealth of experience to Tom Bercu Presents. After graduating from the University of Florida, she began her career in the conference management industry before branching out and transitioning into corporate events. For nearly two decades, Robin has worked with such diverse companies as Intel Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco Systems, Pfizer, Lexus, and Mattel. She has produced a variety of galas and events, ranging in size from 100 to 5,000 people, and has worked in all areas including logistics, headline entertainment, décor, catering, and audio visual, which have given her a well-rounded scope of the intricacies that go into producing successful events.

Robin’s strong sense of responsibility, organizational skills, eye for detail, and logistical sense guarantees that each event is flawless, beginning to end.

Greg Christy – Technical Director

Greg Christy is a 1984 graduate of the California State University, Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatrical Lighting Design, and a Minor in Sound Design techniques, and is founder and owner of Brite Ideas, Inc.

In 1987, Greg garnered, the first of many accolades from Special Events magazine, as the Gala Award winner of “Most Imaginative Use of Lighting.” His innovative design for illumination of 70,000 square feet of tented party space, hosting the Inaugural Opening of the Orange County Performing Arts Center, landed him in the forefront of the Southern California special events market place.

Greg has achieved an unsurpassed reputation in this field, as the creator of dynamic solutions for corporate meeting planners, theatrical performance producers, and live television broadcast coordinators, on an international scale. Event Solutions magazine recognized Greg in ‘03 and ‘04 for lighting design, stage design, and technical direction endeavors. In 2005, SRO magazine, named him one of the TOP 50 Technical Directors in the US. High praise continued with the nomination for the Technical Director of the Year, and the 2006 award for Technical Supplier of the Year from Event Solutions Magazine, as well as, the prestigious VISION & VISIONARIES award for his career achievements in business, and his philanthropic endeavors to the community from California State University, Fullerton. Coming full circle, in 2007 Greg received his third Special Events Magazine Gala award for the opening of the concert hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Once again, Greg broke new ground by illuminating the tent strictly with video content delivered through several types of LED fixtures.

Greg’s lighting design credits are all encompassing including: Republican National Convention, Media Press appearances for Bush, Reagan, and Dole, NFL Super Bowls for over ten years, broadcast lighting for the dedication ceremony of the Nixon Presidential Library, and the televised State Funeral; numerous charitable events including: Fire & Ice Ball, Hollywood Alzheimer Benefit, Louis Vitton’s United Cancer Fund. Movie / Theatre premiers: Mama Mia, Rent, Aida, Austin Powers, Lord of the Rings. Corporate Events: Grand Opening of the Venetian Resort - Las Vegas, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, WAMU, Kawasaki.

Internationally, he has successfully coordinated technical productions for Option One and ING Corporation in Canada; Thermo King in Cabo San Lucas; ASTA in Glasgow, Scotland; American Express in Cancun; Jumex in Mexico City, and Media Asia in Cannes, France. Personally served as TD for name acts: Maroon 5, Goo Goo Dolls, Black Eyed Peas, Santana, Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, Michael Bolton, Bonnie Rait, Tony Bennett, Don Henley, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Kenny Loggins and Sir Elton John.

Darin Greenblatt – Creative Director

Now an award-winning brand marketer with over 20 years experience, Darin Greenblatt began his career as a professional actor. After building a resume of many stage, television and commercial appearances, he moved behind the scenes, first as a director of professional theater and then as a creative director and writer in the branded entertainment industry. Working both nationally and internationally for clients such as Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Busch Entertainment Corporation, Paramount Studios and the Caesar's Palace Hotel Group, Darin quickly gained notoriety as a leader in his field. In 1999, he moved to Osaka, Japan where he lived and worked for over a year as the creative director of a major attraction for Universal Studios Japan.

Upon returning to The States, Darin parlayed a successful tenure as Design Director of Consumer Programs for Disney's EPCOT Center into a freelance practice with a client roster that included many Fortune 100 companies. He has also had the privilege of holding staff positions at some of the world's leading marketing agencies, most recently as the Senior Creative Director at the George P. Johnson Company, the 17th largest marketing firm in the world. There he led a creative practice in support of over $30,000,000 of annual experiential marketing programs.

Darin’s skills set holds core competencies demanded of a senior level marketing professional, with each project he touches being as strategically sound as it is creatively driven. His dedication, commitment and unmatched creative expertise has delivered standout projects ranging from product launches and consumer events to business meetings and training programs for marquee clients including Major League Baseball, M&M/Mars, Sony, Microsoft, Vmware, Cisco, Sun, Amgen Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Land Rover, Volvo Trucks and Allied Van Lines. Along with involvement and membership in several professional organizations, he also acts as a guest speaker and lecturer in the field of experience design and has taught coursework at several academic institutions.
 
Darin holds a BA in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois. He resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and two children…and secretly hopes to someday play 2nd base for the Dodgers.

Jennifer McGarigle - Designer

Jennifer grew up in Bodega Bay, California surrounded by wildflowers and wilderness. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California, she briefly worked in the fashion industry before establishing Floral Art in 1993.
 
She quickly gained recognition for her exquisite designs and innovative sensibility. Inspired by architecture, fashion and interior design, Jennifer has developed a distinctive style – fashion forward, sexy and immediately recognizable. While her work continually evolves, her approach remains consistent. She works with each client individually, helping them translate their personal style or vision into flowers and event décor.
 
In 2004, Jennifer opened the Floral Art boutique, which offers an eclectic selection of gifts and home accessories. Since then, she has expanded into event décor and consulting with luxury brands.
 
Floral Art has been written up in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, W, InStyle, InStyle Weddings, Angelino, Harper’s Bazaar, Lucky, Daily Candy, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple. Jennifer’s work has been featured in design books including “Flowers With A Flair”, “Extreme Entertaining Made Simple”, “The Swarovski Crystal Bridal Book” and “Real Weddings”.
 
Jennifer has appeared on various television programs including "The Perfect Party”, "HGTV" and has designed parties and tabletop décor for the "Oprah Winfrey Show".

Rohit Fernandez - Environmental Designer

Rohit is an accomplished and sought-after designer for corporate, entertainment, and promotional events. He holds degrees in Architecture from the University of Bombay, India and Industrial Design from the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena. He has worked in India and Italy on architectural and interior design projects ranging from the conception to completion on high profile residences, vacation homes, hotels and offices.

Rohit Fernandez founded StudioRFD, Inc in 2004 as a design, fabrication firm that at present is housed in a 15000 sq ft office/warehouse space. This includes a welding and carpentry space. In his free time, these resources are used to create one of kind pieces of furniture and architectural elements. StudioRFD’s credits include major corporate events; award shows stage design, environmental design for major motion picture release premiere events and various other smaller scale events.

StudioRFD’s recent projects include designing and fabrication of the Academy Awards Governor’s ball, the Lexus Pre-Oscar party, the house of Blues Visa Grammy event series, the Openings of BCAM at the LACMA, the Mark Taper Forum, Exhibits for Matthew Rolston and various other projects. Other major events designed by StudioRFD include:

Opening of the BCAM building at the LACMA, Opening of the Newly re-designed Mark Taper Forum, Stage for Shen Wei Dance Company at the Walt Disney Concert Hall , LA and a semi-permanent structure for “Slow Dancing” by David Michalek at the Music Center, LA., Trade show Booths for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and T-Mobile. ,Stage design for a Samsung event at the Wynn, Las Vegas , Promotional Event for Hairspray by New Line Cinema at Showest in Las Vegas, House of Blues Visa Grammy Party ( 2006 & 2007 ), Al Gore/Entertainment Weekly Oscars Party, Lexus Night Before Oscars Party (2007, concept design & renderings), Academy Awards Governors Ball (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Claus Andersbo – Manager, Copenhagen Office

As a local born and bred Dane, Claus Andersbo brings a wealth of knowledge about Northern Europe - and Denmark in particular - to Tom Bercu Presents. With degrees in Business, Leadership Management, and Organizational Behavior, Claus’ business savvy is only second to his incredible knowledge of Danish history. He is an avid reader, was a part time tour guide in school, and has worked on scheduling events with over 8000 attendees. Claus now works for the Danish Police supervising scheduling and police reports, along with freelancing part time for Tom Bercu Presents. He is proficient in Danish, English, Swedish, and German.