Maureen Valker-Barlow
Maureen Valker-Barlow is the Executive Vice President of Partnerships at Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) and President of BrandMark Agency. With 20+ years of industry experience, Maureen is at the helm of negotiating brand partnerships for talent and music festivals across a variety of genres and interests. Maureen has conceived highly developed programs for a wide variety of clients and while she is known for creating symbiotic and beneficial partnerships, she is also highly regarded for her ability to create original experiential marketing activations which resonate with fans and create lasting brand loyalty.
Maureen's music industry experience began almost 20 years ago when in 2002 she was a Chef on Vans Warped Tour catering to touring musicians and staff. After quickly realizing the business of music was her path to personal growth and success, she transitioned through various sales roles at record labels and agencies before landing in her current role at DWP.
Maureen is from Bridgewater, New Jersey and graduated from the French Pastry School in Chicago, Illinois. Maureen and is happily married to her husband Chris Barlow who is also an industry Executive. They currently live in Los Angeles, with Joanie and Marcello, their two beloved felines.
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which currently includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion and more.