Parise Diversifies

Dan Parise, former VP special events at Live Nation and director of production Live Nation Music – New York, has formed his own production company and brought his team with him.

Joining Parise at Diversified Production Services are Dave Meyers, Chris Balogh, Hans Polleman, Carly Vaknin, Cheryl Alper and Randi Blattberg. DPS expects to develop a portfolio of clients in music, sports, fundraising, multimedia and one-off events, according to a statement.

Parise’s team helped produce some monumental events, such as the Jay-Z/Eminem concert at Yankee Stadium, the Concert for New York City following 9/11, Live Earth, and the 25th Anniversary Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Concert.

The team also produces Z100’s Jingle Ball, Bamboozle and NFL’s Kickoff and Super Bowl events.

DPS can be reached at 646-386-2100. Address is 1801 Willow Ave., Ste. 101, Weehauken, NJ, 07086.