Jerry Thompson
President
jtpresents@promoterline.com
Jerry started his industry career in 1982, working as a manager in the nightclub business. From 1986-1991 he was VP of Dallas Alley, an entertainment complex located in Dallas’ Historic West End. For 10 years (1991-2001), he served as President of the Caravan of Dreams performing arts center in Fort Worth. Promoter Line, Inc. was created in 1993 as an event production arm of this world renowned entertainment venue. Jerry's other event accomplishments include the development and execution of a nationwide NASCAR Concert Series; producer of the Sundance Square Concert Series in downtown Fort Worth; and producer of the annual Charles Goodnight Awards banquet. He was also Assistant Artist and Media Coordinator for Farm Aid in 1988 at Texas Stadium. Besides managing the team, Jerry is an avid cyclist and handles route marking details and ride official duties during an event.
After earning her degree in accounting, Christie has primarily worked in the entertainment/hospitality industry in the Fort Worth area. Previous employers include: the national office of M.A.D.D., Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Club, Caravan of Dreams, and Southwest Sports Group (owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team and Dallas Stars hockey team). 
Cade started working for Promoter Line part time in 2000. His first job was selling tickets at the Caravan of Dreams while still in high school. After graduating from college, Cade became a full time employee and is the Client Lead for most of our bicycle rides. He works with each client to understand the resources needed to develop a successful event then leads the PLI staff in obtaining the venues, permits, assets, and staff to implement the event. He has been instrumental in working with many venues and creating a successful partnership for our client and the property owner: Rose Bowl Stadium, Texas Motor Speedway, Sundance Square, Daytona Beach Band Shell, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Carlsbad Westin/Sheraton Hotel, SOMO Village Event Center, TCU Amon Carter Stadium, SMU Ford Stadium, etc. During the event, Cade is usually a site lead or in Net Control.
Bill is the manager of the Promoter Line East Coast office and is part of the Promoter Line Bike/Walk/Run Department. Bill owned and operated International Cycling, which organized Professional cycling teams from 1988 – 1995 including the IME/Panasonic Professional Cycling team and the Saab Professional Cycling team, as well as organized the Cyclo Cross Championships in 1986 and 1988. He founded the Myles Standish Stage Forest Road Race in 1980 and still is a vital part of it to this day. Since 2003, Bill has been the Logistics Director of the Best Buddies Friendship Rides. His responsibilities included organizing Federal, Local and State municipalities, vendors, venues and support staff, as well as managing, storing and maintaining Best Buddies’ 200+ rental bike fleet.
After working part time for the company in high school, Preston joined Promoter Line on a full time basis in 2016. In 2014, Preston completed his Business Administration degree with emphasis in management and marketing from McMurray University. Immediately after college, Preston worked two years as a full time tennis teaching professional where he learned time management and top-notch customer service skills. Preston is a client lead for most of our festivals, walks, and some of our bicycle rides. Preston works with many of our vendor/suppliers to get competitive bids to implement our events. During the event, Preston is usually a site lead with extensive experience with suppliers and festival vendors. 
Clyde joined the Promoter Line team part time in 2014 and transitioned into a full time employee in 2016. With an Associates Degree in Project Management and previous employment in the construction industry, Clyde has the planning and event development skills that make him a key member of our team. Clyde secures many of the suppliers for our events. On site at an event, Clyde usually manages the truck packing/unpacking, drives trucks and will either be a site lead or site assistant.
Tim started working events with us in 2017 and became a full time employee in July 2023. Tim holds a diploma in Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to working events, he spent 15 years working in the telecommunications industry. Tim handles our permitting, police, medical, and rest stop venue needs. He is a valuable member of our route marking team, along with assisting with warehouse/truck packing and driving rest stop/site venue trucks. He is an avid runner and cyclist.
Oscar graduated from the Academy of Irving, a high tech, career oriented high school, at which he specialized in visual arts and communications, with an emphasis in advertising design. He became self-employed shooting portraiture, designing logos, websites, and other graphic materials for his clients.
Sandy is an avid cyclist that joined us in 2021 on our route marking team. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and worked at American Airlines for 10 years in accounting and as the Cash Manager for AMR Corporation. Her positive attitude and organization skills have made her a key member of our team and besides route marking, she helps with site management, rest stop setup, truck packing and whatever needs to be done. She is the ultimate team utility player.