John Oakes

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About John Oakes

John Oakes is an entertainment entrepreneur, executive, and marketer. Oakes founded his music, entertainment, event, and marketing consulting company, Freeze Management, in 2002, while managing rock band Story of the Year. He specializes in producing music festivals, motorcycle shows, car shows, concerts, races and events, and developing marketing programs benefiting live events, brands, artists, partners, and fans. In 2022 Oakes founded From The Roots, a new real estate development and venue management company. In March of 2022 they acquired over 200 acres of land with existing entertainment venues originally developed for nearly $40 million located in scenic North Eastern Pennsylvania just outside of New York City and Philadelphia. From The Roots immediately revitalized the entertainment complex, reopening under the name POCONOS PARK™. Plans are underway to continue development on site with multi-million-dollar RV Resort & Campground. Oakes has spent 20+ years as an entrepreneur in the music industry, representing a diverse group of musicians selling millions of records and tickets worldwide. Oakes, has also developed effective strategies and implemented successful marketing programs for an assorted group of well-known companies, including Rockstar Energy Drink, Ram Trucks, AT & T Wireless, Samsung Mobile, Ford, Jagermeister, Lucas Oil, Coors Light, Harley-Davidson and many more.