About Lifeboat Events

Lifeboat Events Team

Lance Camisasca, President - Lifetime bicycle industry professional with vast experience across numerous disciplines. Seven years of retail management, 13 years working key roles with industry leading manufacturers and 10 years as Interbike Group Show Director. Always an avid cyclist, competitor and bicycle advocate. Launched Lifeboat Events in January of 2008. Lance cares about the bicycle business and the people who are a part of it.

Contact: lance@lifeboatevents.com

"No one knows the show or the needs of the bike industry better than Lance"
Tim Blumenthal - Executive Director - Bikes Belong.

Christopher Zigmont, Senior Advisor - Bike shop rooted, sales territory hardened, and category racer wise, Chris has lead an industrious path through cycling; cutting teeth at Specialized, launching legendary wheels during ten years at Mavic, pioneering power measurement with the birth of the successful Power-Tap, most recently saving the planet one tune-up at a time as CEO at Pedro’s. Now an industry business development advisor, a father of three and a cancer survivor, Zig blends his cycling passion, ride time and work for the benefit of advocacy, cancer research and family fun.

Contact: Chris@lifeboatsolutions.com

“Having worked side by side with Chris on many occasions, I can say without reservation that Chris's dedication to the industry is unmatched and he possesses the uncanny ability to think outside the box and create solutions when needed. He is a welcome addition to the LBE Team." Lance Camisasca - President - Lifeboat Events

Avery Stonich, Communications Guru - Avery has 16 years of marketing and communications experience, including four years leading marketing efforts for the industry group Bikes Belong Coalition. She is now part of the Lifeboat Events team.

Contact: Avery@lifeboatevents.com

"I have been admiring Avery's work with the media for years. I am excited to bring her communications skills and unique perspective to the Lifeboat Solutions team." Lance Camisasca - President - Lifeboat Events

Uwe Weissflog, International Marketing Communications Mastermind – 20+ years of international experience in the bicycle and outdoor industry. Earned his merits at Shimano Germany, managed SRAM’s European MarCom team out of The Netherlands and started his own agency in 2001, serving leading industry players with all their marketing needs.

"Uwe's been my man on the ground in Europe for most of the new millennium. You won't meet anyone who shows up at more key events than Uwe (except maybe Brian Worthy). The fact that he is also hard working, passionate about cycling, cares deeply about the industry and puts out quality work, it was a no brainer to choose Uwe as our partner in Europe." - Lance Camisasca - President - Lifeboat Events.

Chad Battistone, Client Specialist - 12+ years in customer service, account management and generally making stuff happen. Experienced in fabrication, manufacturing and prototyping methods. With extensive global travel and international client experience, Chad has worn many hats in the bike biz. Real world experience drives his quick and effective troubleshooting skills.

Contact: Chad@lifeboatevents.com

“Chad intuitively knows what his clients need and is a highly creative problem solver and efficiency expert."
Lance Camisasca - President - Lifeboat Events

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