History
Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival. Held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the first week in May, SunFest attracts more than 130,000 visitors. The festival and the patrons have a positive impact on the local economy.
Who We Are
SunFest is produced by SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc. consists of a 18-member board of directors; 25 committees; more than 2,000 volunteers; a full time, year-round staff of 10; and approximately 80 corporate sponsors. SunFest is funded in part by the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council through the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. SunFest is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.
Festival Info
SunFest takes place in downtown West Palm Beach along Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, extending along Flagler Drive from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue.
SunFest is located in the West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District.
Board of Directors 2017/2018
Officers
Derek Cooper, President 2019
Thais Sullivan, President Elect 2020
Stephanie Waldrop, Treasurer
Jimmy Buffett Honorary Board Member
Patti Hammond, Past President 2018
Marshall Osofsky, Secretary
Steve Mayans, Legal Counsel
Members
Roger Amidon
Craig Campbell*
Vincent Cuomo
Stephanie Galvin*
Stephanie Mitrone
Ivan Rosa
Rebecca Seelig
Chris-anne Ayers
Noemi Coltea
Lee Fox
Joseph Lee
Marty Rogol
Michael Sabatello
Brittany Tallon-Hayward
* Executive Committee Members (in addition to the Board Officers)
Committee Chairs
ABW: Chris-anne Ayers & Johnny Williams
Central Inventory: Derek Cooper & Joe Schelorke
Entertainment: Craig Campbell
Guest Services: Linda Rudnet & Paulette Ferricane
Membership: Lisa Schillig
Photography: Carrie Bradburn
Service Gates: Steve Yeckes
TGi5K: Sam Guagliardo
Volunteer: Nancy Vidal
Art District: Pat Hoskin
Communications: William Storey
Finance: Donna Carroll
Hospitality: Jennifer Anderson
Merchandise: Aubrey Fleming
Public Relations: Rebecca Seelig
Soft Drinks: Susan Chapman & Guillermo Ortiz
The Stand: Ivan Rosa
Backstage Hospitality: Christine Nadeau
Band Merchandise: Rick Duprey
Dispatch: Karen Farruggia
Gates: Brian Elkins & Elisa Mandese
Operations: Vince Farruggia
Risk Management: Steven Mayans
Sponsorship: Fran de Calonne
Transportation: Jan (J.J.) Wolfe
Staff
Paul Jamieson, Executive Director
Dianna Craven, Sales Director
Troy Forte, Sponsorship Manager
Dan Goode, Event Director
Sharon Hoffman, Sales Manager
Maria Massoni, Business Manager
Brittany Melim, Event Coordinator
Ashley O’Neill, Sales Coordinator
Melissa Sullivan, Marketing Manager
Josh Weiner, Special Events Coordinator