The Team
Dreamers. Doers. Creators.
Partners
Spencer King
Director of Technology
Spencer King is Hive's Director of Technology and a live event “Swiss Army Knife” with over 15 years of experience in the industry. His skills range from project and production management to technical direction and everything in between. His aim is to bolster all events that come his way and to increase the overall value and experience to the fans and patrons.
Before joining Hive in 2022, he worked as an Account and Project Manager for Screenworks /NEP Group for over 10 years. Here, he increased the company’s capabilities and fostered new and unique projects and clients including XR developments, creative broadcast solutions, and high-end special projects, all with bleeding-edge technology utilization.
Spencer has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Oregon University in Media Arts and currently resides in Los Angeles California.
Hometown: Albany, Oregon
Favorite Food: Ribs
Three things that make me happy:
- People being awkward on stage
- Writing with a high-quality pen
- Tools that last a long time
I’ll never say no to watching: Step Brothers
Unusual talent/skill: Quick math
A closet fan of: Bob Vila
Slightly addicted to: Chocolate
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than
Load out radios
John Monroe
Director of Production
John Monroe is the Director of Production for Hive Events. With over 20 years of experience in the event industry, John has been fortunate enough to assist with a variety of shows and events including Bonnaroo, Outsidelands, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala, Bravo Channel’s Bravocon, Austin City Limits, and many more. John specializes in the production, site operations, and logistics of large-scale outdoor and corporate events. He is responsible for building an event from start to finish alongside our clients. John strives to lead by example and believes hard work and dedication help an event run smoothly. When not working, he enjoys the outdoors and attending his children’s games and practices. He can also be found enjoying movies and other fun activities with his kids.
Hometown: Rural Valley, PA
Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes
Three things that make me happy:
- My family
- The outdoors
- Sports
I’ll never say no to watching: The Replacements
Unusual talent/skill: 1999 Hawaiian nose humming champion with "Ice Ice Baby"
A closet fan of: Katy Perry
Slightly addicted to: Funko Pop Bobble Heads
Kali Moxley
Chief of Operations
Kali is the Chief of Operations at Hive Events, where she organizes the details of corporate events and music festivals. Her past work includes program managing three simultaneous stadium shows in Brazil, program manager and producer for Bravo TV's Bravocon, and production coordination for several music festivals. When she’s not onsite at an event, she handles Hive business operations and team development. Before joining Hive, Kali managed fundraising events for non-profits and dabbled in graphic design and marketing.
Kali has a bachelor’s degree from Judson University in Communications and currently resides in Hockley, TX.
I’ll never say no to watching: Harry Potter
Unusual talent/skill: Taking wrong turns even with my gps on
Slightly addicted to: Tetris
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than
Listen to chewing noises
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Favorite Food: Sushi
Three things that make me happy:
- Reading through cookbooks
- Rainy days with a book, blanket, and
candle
- Organizing refrigerators
Team Hive
Rob Leipfert
Hometown: Whitehall, NY
Favorite Food: Buffalo Mac n' Cheese
Three things that make me happy:
- Getting lost
- Rocking Chairs
- Google Checking People
I'll never say no to watching: Jurassic Park
A closet fan of: Al Borland
Slightly addicted to: White Chocolate Reeses Cups
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than: Work in a cubicle
Production Manager
Sean Mullen
Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Favorite Food: Thai
Three things that make me happy:
- A well-crafted coffee beverage
- A crisp pass of a soccer ball on well well-groomed pitch
- A light afternoon rain shower.
I’ll never say no to watching: A Celtic FC match
Unusual Talent / Skill: Slipping obscure movie quotes into everyday conversations
A closet fan of: Muzak
Slightly addicted to: Peanut Butter Pretzels
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than:
Listen to Bob Seger
Production Manager
Devon McKim
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri / Fayetteville, TX
Favorite Food: Sausages. This does include hot dogs and vienna sausages.
Three things that make me happy:
- My 2 dogs, Giant Brooks & Dolly Lucinda
- Finding a new favorite song.
I'll never say no to watching: Pretty Woman
Unusual Skill: Used to build stained glass windows
A closet fan of: Michael Cera
Slightly addicted to: Cooking Competition Shows
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than: Get off the subway at 14th Street in the summer. (I'm sure it's where the gates of Hell are located.)
Project Manager
Madi Toman
Hometown: Paola, Kansas
Favorite Food: Well-Seasoned Pasta
Three things that make me happy:
- Baby Camels
- Cave Exploration
- Waterfall Hunting
I’ll never say no to watching: National Treasure or
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Unusual Talent / Skill: Horse Wrangling
Slightly addicted to: Soup dumplings
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than: Eat raw tomatoes
Production Team
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan or Shrimp Spring Rolls
Three things that make me happy:
- Song Writing / Music
- Personality Psychology
- Polar Bears
I'll never say no to watching: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Ben Stiller Version
Hidden Talent: Pop A Shot high scorer at many bars
Slightly addicted to: REI
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than: Eat a Banana
Liney Blubaugh
Production Team
Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania
Favorite Food: Seafood
Three things that make me happy:
- Shopping for storage bins
- Hallmark Christmas movies
- Alphabetizing items
I’ll never say no to watching: Elf
A closet fan of: Watching Cops
Slightly addicted to: Crime podcasts
I’d rather walk barefoot over legos than: Match socks
Melissa Monroe
Company Administrator
Work Hard, Play Hard
At Hive, we believe the best work includes having fun while doing it.
