JAY HOWARD, FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jay Howard is founder and president of CSM Production, one of the nation's premier event and corporate meeting production companies serving major corporations and professional sports and entertainment industries across the country.
Leveraging his success in managing opening ceremonies, the Performance Racing Network and live entertainment at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) early in his career, Howard formed his own company in 1987 specializing in the production of large-scale events, live shows, corporate meetings and experiential activation tours designed to inspire audiences and deliver impactful results for clients. Jay Howard Events would go on become JHE Production Group in 2006, and would be acquired by CSM and rebranded as CSM Production in 2016.
Howard is a Concord, North Carolina, native and 1984 graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He and his wife of 34 years, Kim Howard, have two children: Jay Jay and Grace. He also currently serves on the Speedway Children’s Charities board of directors.
TEN QUESTIONS WITH JAY
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Get on your business, not in your business.”
What’s one thing on your bucket list you’ve yet to accomplish?
Be a part of a truly perfect event — it’s something I’m completely fine forever chasing.
What’s the best book you’ve ever read?
Good to Great by Jim Collins
What’s the most rewarding thing about working at CSM Production?
The People.
Who is your dream golf foursome?
Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, and Ben Hogan.
Are you an early bird or night owl?
Early Bird
What’s your caffeinated beverage of choice?
Coffee,
What would the title of your autobiography be?
Blessed.
What’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?
To the Amalfi Coast.
Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?
“Whatever you are, be a good one.”