Christian LesStrang
Education
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Entrepreneurship 1998-01-01 - 1999-01-01
Westmont College
BA, Economics and Business 1988-01-01 - 1991-01-01Work Experience
FreeAgents
Current
FreeAgents
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Current
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Affinity Strategies
2023-04-01 - 2025-01-01
Affinity Strategies
ShowOps
2023-02-01 - 2025-01-01
ShowOps
VideoBomb
2022-04-01 - 2023-09-01
VideoBomb
Fonda
2021-11-01 - 2023-02-01
Fonda
FanFood
2021-10-01 - 2022-06-01
FanFood
Foodhaul
2020-04-01 - 2021-09-01
Foodhaul
T2 Marketing
2004-04-01 - 2021-06-01
T2 Marketing
Marquee Development
2017-07-01 - 2019-09-01
Marquee Development
Skills
Summary
I’m a senior marketing leader with 20+ years of experience across music, entertainment, hospitality and cultural brand building. I’ve led strategy, storytelling, and execution in fast-paced environments — from independent startups to larger, established entities like SFX/Live Nation and Marquee Development (Rickett’s Family Office – owners of the Chicago Cubs). Driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, I thrive at the intersection of brand, business, and creativity. I specialize in purposeful operations, balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution. Whether launching a new venue, scaling a tour, or helping an artist connect with fans, I’m drawn to work that moves culture and drives results, and I bring a player-coach mentality to everything I do. As a seasoned operator, I focus on the business of marketing — combining ROI-driven decisions with long-term brand investment. I bring left-brain logic and right-brain creativity to everything I touch, asking the right questions and guiding teams toward meaningful, measurable growth. I lead hands-on, with a focus on building high-performing teams that execute with clarity, speed, and heart. My strategic mindset, people skills, and work ethic allow me to lead with confidence and humility, always keeping teams aligned to the North Star. Right now, I’m looking to join a company — ideally in music, entertainment, or creative culture — that values bold ideas, entrepreneurial energy, and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Nashville, I’m plugged into both the creative and strategic sides of the industry, and excited about what’s next. If you’re building something special and need a marketing leader who can help shape it — let’s talk.
