A FAMILY-BUILT, INDEPENDENT AND SUSTAINABLE-FOCUSED PRODUCTION COMPANY

Founder and creative force behind Porterhouse Productions, Sam Porter is an entrepreneur with a love for community, the arts, social engagement, and environmental stewardship. With boundless energy, Sam has dedicated himself to over 10 years of leadership and expertise in festival and event production, venue and staff management, artist and agency relationship development, and marketing and business management.

Sam & Abby were awarded “Bozeman Heroes: Locals Creating Positive Change, Visionaries Helping to Make Bozeman, Montana, a Vibrant, Growing, and Sustainable Place to Live.” – December 2006 Tributary, Bozeman

With a penchant for design and creative writing, Abby Walton Porter lends an innovative and focused eye to graphic design projects and the written word. Abby graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BA in Creative Writing and attended Miami Ad School in San Francisco where she focused on copywriting, graphic design, and art direction. She dedicates her time to the custom creation of posters and advertisements, identity packages, brochures and programs, wedding and event invitations, baby and graduation announcements, and personal and business stamps.

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Our Team in Traverse City, Michigan

Community Outreach & PR Manager Beth Milligan has been called one of Traverse City’s “40 Most Influential People Under Age 40″ (TC Business News, 2008 & 2009) for her work in PR, marketing, journalism and young professionals outreach in Northern Michigan. Committed to helping revitalize Michigan’s economy through the creative industries, Beth works with artists, non-profits and community organizations to promote and advance youth culture and the arts. Her specialties include creative and strategic marketing campaigns, public and media relations, sponsor and partner management, and community outreach.

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With a successful background in show production, crowd control and talent buying, Charlie Peterson is committed to providing an exceptional artist and attendee experience at festivals, concerts and events. In addition to his work with national touring artists, Charlie is dedicated to seeking out and promoting new and emerging talent, managing and producing national tours for renowned independent acts, including popular singer-songwriter Mike Moran. His skills include staging, show production, artist relations and festival/event management.

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A Northern Michigan native and long-time TC resident, Kimberly Ciesla brings a unique skill-set and homegrown nature to the Porterhouse team. After owning and operating a small business for over twenty years, Kimberly decided to invest her time and energy into her love for live music. Since 2006, she has been actively engaged in a wide variety of concerts, events, and festivals. From the TC City Opera House to the festival grounds of Rothbury, she has worked on marketing and promotions for a variety of performing artists, management groups and production companies. Kimberly’s dynamic personality and her social media networking skills have connected her with fans across the world and enabled her to play a key role in driving ticket sales and maintaining fan loyalty.