Brian E. Becker is an entertainment industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience building and managing worldwide live entertainment businesses.

From 2000 to 2005 Becker served as Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment, the world’s leading producer and promoter of live entertainment events, as well as the world’s largest owner and operator of event venues, managing acquisitions and operations in the music, theater, motor sports, exhibitions, properties and sports agency businesses. During his tenure, Becker was named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment by “Entertainment Weekly” Magazine for four consecutive years.

Prior to SFX Entertainment’s sale to Clear Channel Communications in 2000, Becker served as Executive Vice President and Director of SFX Entertainment, and was involved in the development and implementation of corporate strategies and operations, including the acquisition and integration of more than 40 of the world’s most successful live entertainment companies.

From 1996 to 1998, Becker served as CEO and President of PACE Entertainment Corporation, which at the time was the largest diversified live entertainment company in the world.

Becker received a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. He serves on the Community in Schools, Gibson Guitar Corporation and the Alpha-1 Foundation boards of directors, as well as other advisory boards.

Under Becker’s management, PACE/SFX/CCE: established leading national networks in each of the music (amphitheaters), specialized motor sports, and theatrical (subscription series) industries; produced major rock tours (Madonna, The Rolling Stones and U2) and Tony Award-winning Broadway theater (“The Producers”, “The Who’s Tommy”); managed star athletes (Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi and Pedro Martinez); and developed venues (The Boston Opera House, The Tweeter Center of Philadelphia/Camden).

Scott Zeiger has been producing and presenting live entertainment events and has been an industry leader for over 20 years. 

In 2005 Zeiger founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment’s newly formed Productions Group. As head of CCEPG, he developed new intellectual properties and extended the Company’s content portfolio; several of these properties are now a part of BASE Entertainment. Prior to forming this new division, Zeiger served as CEO of CCE’s North American Theatrical division from 2000 to 2005. 

Prior to its acquisition by Clear Channel Entertainment, Zeiger served as President of SFX Theatrical Group from 1998 to 2000 and managed a period of sustained growth in the Company’s international acquisition and producing efforts. During his tenure, SFX Theatrical Group became one of the largest theatrical companies in the world. 

As a founding executive of PACE Theatrical Group in 1983 until the Company’s acquisition by SFX Entertainment, Zeiger served in several capacities, from Vice President of Marketing to President, and was involved in the formation of the North America’s first and largest nationwide circuit of Broadway theatrical subscription programs, through the renovation and operation of legitimate theatres; the acquisition and development of new subscription markets; the formation of partnerships with leading performing arts institutions and the supervision of the company’s extensive producing and investment efforts. 

Zeiger began his live entertainment career as a regional marketing director for Ringling Brothers’ Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Walt Disney Ice Shows upon graduation from the University of Florida, where he produced events as an undergraduate and graduate student in the business school. 

Zeiger has earned five Tony Awards as a producer and many others for his productions. He sits on the executive committee of the League of American Theatres and Producers and the Tony Management Committee. Zeiger’s portfolio of productions includes: “The Who’s Tommy”, “The Producers”, Billy Crystal's “700 Sundays”, “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber”, Blue Man Group Toronto, and "Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular" at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas; and his legitimate theater venue developments include The Hilton Theater on Broadway in New York, The Boston Opera House, and The Baltimore Hippodrome Theater.

As President of Destination Entertainment for Clear Channel Entertainment Productions, Reid oversaw all fixed-based productions, as well as entertainment and business initiatives in destination locations. Prior to this, Reid served as EVP of Presenting for Clear Channel Entertainment Theatrical promoting 500 weeks of touring Broadway shows across North America each year. She was responsible for all aspects of programming, marketing, ticketing and sales, and supervised the operation of ten regional offices. From 1998-2000, Reid served in several executive capacities at PACE Theatrical Group including Senior Vice President of Production Marketing for its parent, SFX Entertainment. She began her entertainment career as a music publicist and later became the marketing director and publicist for David Copperfield before joining PACE Theatrical Group in 1992. Reid has been involved in numerous productions including: on Broadway and/or on tour – Fosse, Ragtime, John Lithgow in Sweet Smell of Success, The Producers and Hairspray, among others. Reid is an active member of the League of American Theatres and Producers.

Susan Tully is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience working with both entrepreneurial and multinational companies. Tully brings an extensive background in finance and entertainment to BASE.

Most recently she served as CFO of Ryko Corporation, a leading independent music and entertainment company which after a five-year restructuring and turnaround plan culminated in the successful sale of the company to Warner Music Group. Previously at Palm Entertainment Properties, Inc., Tully served as CFO and was responsible for the financial operations of recorded music and music publishing companies.

As Senior Vice President of Family and Variety for Clear Channel Entertainment, Hagan oversaw the development and production of all family properties. She joined PACE Theatrical Group in 1996 and has worked continuously in various capacities throughout two acquisitions by SFX and Clear Channel Communications. Hagan has general managed, developed and produced numerous Family touring shows, theatrical tours and Broadway shows including “Scooby Doo”, “Dora the Explorer”, “All Shook Up”, and "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me”.

As Senior Vice President Business Development for Clear Channel Entertainment’s Theatrical Division, Perry directed business development operations including construction proposals, planning, acquisitions and management on all major theatre projects. Projects managed and directed by Perry included; The Boston Opera House, Boyd Theatre, The Panasonic Theatre in Toronto and the acquisition of TMG. In 2003 she served as Vice President of Operations for CCE and was responsible for the day-to-day operations, capital budgeting analysis, and competitive analysis for 18 theatres in the United States. From 1998 – 2000, Perry served as National Director of Finance responsible for financial reporting and planning for the TMG. Prior to 1998, Perry held the position of Controller for Stern Development Company.

Marks Chowning has over 20 years of experience in live entertainment, strategic marketing and public relations, event production and promotion, and venue management. He began his career in 1985 at the Mud Island Amphitheatre in Memphis, TN where he served in a variety of administrative and management positions. In 1987 he joined the special events production firm of Main Events Productions where he served as Production Manager, overseeing the production of events for the Memphis in May International Festival, the Knoxville Arts Council, Nashville’s Summer Fest, and the Memphis Zoological Society, among others.

In 1990 Chowning joined Theatre Management Group (TMG), a boutique venue management firm specializing in the restoration and operation of historic theatres. While with TMG, Chowning served as Assistant General Manager of the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, General Manager of the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, and then returned to San Antonio to assume the General Manager responsibilities for both the Majestic and Empire Theatres.

In 2000, TMG was acquired and became part of SFX Entertainment, which subsequently became Clear Channel Entertainment. Chowning moved to Baltimore, MD and assumed the role of National Director of Programming for 18 performing arts facilities throughout North America, and then to New York in 2001 where he served as Vice President – Operations for the Clear Channel Theatrical Venues group. In 2003 Chowning returned to Baltimore to oversee Clear Channel Entertainment’s investment in and their involvement in the construction of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the 1914 Hippodrome Theatre. He assumed the role of Vice President and Executive Director of the facility, responsible for all venue operations as well as theatrical presenting operations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Faith Clary has more than 13 years of experience in office management, payroll management, benefit plan administration and management of executive corporate offices. Clary joined Clear Channel Entertainment in 2000 to manage the Office of the Chairman. From 1996-2000, Clary managed the Office of the Chairman of Metro Networks. Prior to 1996, Clary worked in the insurance industry, managing a team of claim administrators for Highlands Insurance Company.

Steven began his career while attending Columbia University in New York. A career which has included work as a stage manager, stagehand, technical director, technical supervisor and production manager for Broadway and Off Broadway theatre, opera, events, music and dance across the world. Prior to joining BASE, Steven was Vice President of Technical Supervision at Live Nation, Steven’s responsibilities included technical oversight for the touring network of Broadway Across America, consulting on construction of new buildings and renovations, and working closely with the Operations wing of Live Nation on labor, safety, technical and logistical issues. Most recently he served as the technical producer for the Las Vegas production of Phantom, acting as the producers’ representative on the construction of the building and the installation of the production. Prior to work with SFX/Clear Channel/Live Nation, Steven was the Production Manager for Blue Man Productions during the mounting of their first Las Vegas production at Luxor. Since 1990 Steven has been the production Manager / Technical Director for the Reich Music Foundation, working on Opera production and concerts throughout the world. He also serves on the ETCP Certification Council and the Board of the North American Theater, Engineering and Architecture Conference.