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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. Rand was an award winning pioneer in the cannabis industry. Additionally, he was a Sales Director for a $40M annual revenue logistics company.
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 is a seasoned professional known for crafting exceptional guest experiences. He’s been immersed in blockchain technology for the past ten years. He has a bachelor’s degree in Physics with a minor in Mathematics.
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.