Charlie Hernandez Sr.

president of QED Productions; Production Manager

Charlie Hernandez is a world renowned production manager, president of QED Productions and a founding member of The Event Safety Alliance.  He is the long-time production manager of the annual Farm Aid charity concert, and has worked with artists such as Sting, The Police, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones.  He is the co-founder of the non-profit organization JUSTABUNCHOFROADIES.ORG, whose mission is to respond to specific project based needs in a collaborative, efficient manner with the companies and individuals who work in the touring music industry in order to execute humanitarian based projects domestically and internationally.  Charlie Hernandez is the 2012 recipient of Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions to the live event industry.