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Our Team
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WES PARKINSON
Co-Founder/Partner Engagement
Co-Founder of Rare Network, Wes has a decade of global software sales and services experience within the Content Services industry. Wes created the RARE stake pool with Rand in 2020. Wes has a bachelor’s degree in Information and Telecommunication Systems with a minor in Business and Marketing.
RAND MCHENRY
Co-Founder/ Live Events Production
Co-Founder of Rare Network, Rand has over fifteen years experience creating live events and has been working in the crypto space for eight years. Rare Network is best known for the Blockchain Industry Event Rare Evo. Rand also has a passion for decentralized Finance. Additionally, he was a Sales Director for a $40M annual revenue logistics company before going full time in Blockchain.
EVAN FISCHER
Director of Operations
Core member of the Rare Evo team, Evan heads business operations at Rare Network, with over ten years experience in live events production and co-founder of Lucid Investments with a focus in Web3 gaming.
NATHAN MANTIA
Account Manager
With over two decades in hospitality management, Nathan Mantia is recognized for creating exceptional experiences and building strong communities. Nathan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics For the past ten years, he has focused on blockchain technology, driven by a passion for real-world use cases and expanding financial opportunities. Through Rare Network, Nathan is dedicated to advancing decentralized technologies and empowering the blockchain community through impactful real-world events like Rare Evo.
CLAIRE PARKINSON
Customer Success Manager
Claire is the Customer Success Manager of Rare Network, helping onboard our exhibitors and sponsors to our main conference as well as overseeing the production of side events. Additionally, she assists in content coordination, partner relations, and vendor communication. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and has an extensive background in early childhood education.