Alex handles sales, sponsorships, in-kind agreements and strategic partnerships for the Folk Alliance International conference, fundraising for the non-profit's charitable activities and grant writing for all of Folk Alliance International's events. Alex is uniquely suited to the role with a combination of music performance and industry background. He is passionate about empowering the folk genre(s) within the entertainment landscape at large, plays bass and banjo, and is a Leadership Bluegrass 2019 Alum.