Our leadership team has extensive experience in large-scale event management with a strong foundation in military values. We ensure our entire team and all partners uphold these same principles.
John O’Leary, President
John, a USMC Veteran NCO, brings 30 years of large event management to the team. His leadership in the space includes an impressive track record of government and commercial large-scale event execution as President of Naptown Events.
Herb Klein, CFO
Herbert Klein III is the Chief Financial Officer of Naptown Events, LLC., bringing extensive executive leadership experience across finance, operations, and business development in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Naptown Events, Herb held leadership roles with TrustCo Bank Corp., United Way of Greater Mercer County, the Louis August Jonas Foundation, Accenture, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and served as COO for multiple investor-backed startups. He specializes in large-scale project management, organizational growth, business transformation, and strategic operations, with international business experience in Europe and Asia. Herb holds a BS in Economics and Computer Science from the State University of New York at Albany.
Rose Dziedzic, Director of Major Events
Rose has been involved in directing multiple races for more than a decade, including both USATF and RRCA National Championship events. Rose is an avid runner herself who has completed 9 marathons, including 5 Marine Corps Marathon finishes, and 3 ultramarathons. A proud spouse to a retired US Navy officer, she is passionate about serving and supporting the military community.
Will Raymond, Event Operations Specialist
Will is an undergraduate student at the University of South Carolina majoring in Sports and Entertainment Management. He brings a strong passion for event operations, team coordination, and client engagement to Naptown Events. Through his academic background and hands-on experience, Will supports large-scale event execution with a focus on organization, communication, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. His drive, adaptability, and enthusiasm for the sports and entertainment industry make him a valuable part of the team.