Mark Menold has been a driving force in Pittsburgh’s entertainment and music scene for over 30 years. He created the city's original  Zombie Fest,  organizing it for 12 years, earning back to back Guinness World Records for the largest gathering of zombies.  He created, produced, and hosted several local TV shows including The It’s Alive Show. 

Mark is the creator and organizer of Pittsburgh’s annual Krampusnacht celebration, where he oversees every aspect of the event—from entertainment and production to vendor coordination, advertising, sponsorships, and media relations. His event-production experience includes booking national musical acts and coordinating large-scale performances across multiple venues. 

His music and production work includes recording and producing projects for regional bands including 313, Mad Dogs, Soulbenders, Deathmobile, The Botched, The Bloody Seamen, and Bad Spirits.