About Vision Event Management (VEM)

Who is Madison Mini-Marathon, LLC?

Madison Mini-Marathon, LLC (MMM) was founded in 2009 by Jeff Graves. The Madison Mini-Marathon & 5K was designed to be an outstanding event for the whole family. The goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness. The half marathon distance was picked because anyone can do a half marathon with the proper training and it takes much less time than training for a marathon. Running a half marathon is considered a big accomplishment and is a very attainable goal. The timing of the event is perfect for those training for a fall marathon or the Ironman Madison Triathlon. MMM wants to be part of the community and create strong partnership and help the Madison community be a better place to live.

Jeff Graves has a very extensive background in producing world class special events especially running events. Mr. Graves is a highly accomplished, visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in operations, including special events management, business development, promotions, advertising and marketing. He graduated in 1991 from Ball State University.

From Aug. 1999 - Aug. 2006, Jeff had worked for the 500 Festival as the Vice President of Events and the Executive Director of the Indy Mini-Marathon. Jeff oversaw a staff of 7 along with 7,000 volunteers that produced 18 world-class events and programs for over 400,000 people. While at the 500 Festival, he grew the Indy Mini-Marathon from 20,000 participants to over 36,000 participants making it the largest half marathon in the United States and the third largest in the world. The Indy Mini-Marathon also grew in terms of net profit in his 7 years by 338%.

Jeff left the 500 Festival in August of 2006 and started his own company Vision Event Management (VEM). VEM goal is to produce and manage first-class fitness events.

Chad Antcliff is a highly skilled event professional who brings over eight years of experience in special event management and production, logistical planning and event marketing. Chad graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business at Bloomington in 2000. Chad has worked as an Event Manager for the Indiana Sports Corporation, working on events such as the Hoosier State Games, Youthlinks Indiana Charity Golf Tournament, 2000 US Olympic Trials - Swimming, 2001 World Police & Fire Games, 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Torch Relay and the Big Ten Men's & Women's Basketball Tournaments. Chad also served as the Venue Manager for the 2002 World Basketball Championships and was the Assistant Tournament Director for the 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Final Four. Chad in his spare time works as the Official Scorer for Butler University basketball games.

For the past five years, Chad has been an Event Director at the 500 Festival working on a multitude of events. During Chad's tenure, he oversaw seven of the Festival's events and programs, most recently directing the 500 Festival Parade and Mini-Marathon. While leading these events, Chad oversaw a staff of three along with over 7,000 volunteers.

With over 65,000 participants taking part in VEM events, VEM prides itself on focusing on the participant, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable experience.

VEM currently helps produces events such as:

• ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon
• The Chicago Half Marathon
• Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
• Geist Half Marathon (Indianapolis)
• Little Rock Marathon
• 13.1 Marathon Chicago
• 13.1 Marathon Atlanta
• Community Hospital Indianapolis Marathon
• Unite 2 Fight Race Against Prostate Cancer

For more information on Vision Event Management, visit www.VisionEventManagement.com