Ron Onesti is president and founder of St. Charles, Illinois – based Onesti Entertainment Corporation, producing over 200 concerts, corporate events, casino shows and festivals annually all over the United States.
Won three Emmys for “The Happiness Club,” a PBS special highlighting the singing, dancing and choreography by inner city kids against drugs and violence.
Hosts PBS WTTW Channel 11’s on air pledge drives
Produces over 200 live shows a year at the historic Arcada Theatre, with major acts such as Mickey Rooney, Pat Benatar, Toto, Joan Rivers, Bret Michaels, Luke Bryan, Jerry Lewis, Martin Short and Kevin Costner.
Recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, one of three medals recognized by Congress
Writes a weekly column, “Backstage with Ron Onesti,” in the Daily Herald, one of the publications most read and shared features
Produces. outdoor Italian festivals annually all over the United States, each drawing thousands of visitors who experience live Italian entertainment, authentic food, and Italian merchandise to celebrate Italian culture and tradition
Serves on the Board of Directors at the St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau; President of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) and the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (NIASHF); active with the Chicago Italian American Charitable Organization (CIACO); serves on the Columbus Day Queen pageant committee and annual Columbus Day Parade committee; event emcee for Anderson Animal Shelter Annual Gala and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), and several other local fundraisers.
President, CEO and Founder of Onesti Entertainment Corporation, with more than 100 employees and three venues.
Frequent contributor to television’s ME-TV, WGN, PBS, and radio’s The Mancow Show, and WGN’s Bill and Wendy show.
Administration
Ron Onesti CEO/President Ron@oshows.com
Stephanie Johnson Assistant to Ron Onesti Stephanie@oshows..com
Jennifer Gilberstad Controller JenniferG@oshows..com
Daniella Spizzirri Business Operations Manager Daniella@oshows.com
Jessica Schuman Manager of Box Office / Operations Boxoffice@oshows.com
Production
Rich Onesti Vice President & Chief of Production Rich@oshows.com
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Marketing & Media
Dana Petrie Marketing Director dana@oshows.com
Deana Olson VIP Manager vip@oshows.com
Lou Blotti House Photographer lou@oshows.com
Operations
Johnny Maggio General Manager, Director of Transportation & Security Johnny@oshows.com
Gabrielle Fink Director of Sales Gabrielle@oshows.com