Now President and CEO of Chris Wolski Presents, Inc., Chris began his Atlanta career as a pianist/singer. In 1975 he teamed up with bassist/singer Eddie Clark to form the musical act "Chris and Eddie" which became one of the most popular musical duos in the Atlanta market along with Banks and Shane and Randall & CC. Deciding there was more to life than performing as a "lounge lizard" in smoky night clubs, his career in the special events industry began in the fall of 1982. Joining the ranks of Bob Axtell Entertainment, Chris began booking bands and producing simple events. In May 1983, Chris produced the Ray Charles Show, his first National Celebrity Artist, for client Encyclopedia Britannica at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. This defining moment in his career led to a long list of production credits including such celebrities as Reba McEntire, Bill Cosby, The Dixie Chicks, John Denver, Count Basie & his Orchestra, Ray Stevens, Willie Nelson, Alabama, The Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, Henry Mancini, Tom Jones and Rick Springfield to name just a few. In 1986, Chris was promoted to Executive Vice-President, and awarded Axtell Productions International's "Producer of the Year" distinction in 1986 and 1987 as the net profit sales leader for the company. In 1987, he became co-owner of API with Dianne McGarey, expanding the company's focus to include innovative total event production planner. In 1992, Chris joined forces with Executive Event Management. He, along with teammate Scott Martin, successfully managed 22 shows in 17 days at the Classic Center in Athens, GA during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
In 1997, he formed his own corporation, Chris Wolski Presents. Since its inception, Chris has promoted his own festival, The Georgia Bluegrass Jam, has produced numerous multi-faceted events for Fortune 500 Corporations, GA Government Associations, Industry Associations, Fairs, Festivals and Special Events. Awards Galas for the Printing Industry of Georgia, the fashion industry's DIVA Awards, Georgia Artists for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards and America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards are among the many awards shows his company loves to produce. Chris has provided in-kind sponsorship for the Brain Tumor Foundation, City of Hope, Egelston Children's Hospital, Give Kids the World, ISES Holiday Hope. Between 2003 and 2005, Chris served as Technical Producer, Entertainment Chair, and Logistics Chair for the Atlanta Annual Allie Awards, and as logistics coordinator for Hospitality Helping Hands in 2004. Industry affiliations include membership in the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), International Festival and Events Association (IFEA), International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Chris currently serves on the board of International Special Events Society (ISES) as Director at Large of the Greater Atlanta Chapter.
Our delegates, directors and staff had a great time at the conference in Atlanta. They are still talking about the games and cash cube. In fact, this was one of the most successful conferences we have ever had. The companions program was most enjoyable. They really enjoyed their visit to CNN. Planning down to the last detail! Yours Truly, Karen H. Frombold, Adm. Asst. Southern Building Code Congress International
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Chris resides in
Gainesville with his wife, Cynthia. Having raised three daughters, they
enjoy spending time with their granddaughters Clair and Leolani.