Watermark Live is the event and promotions arm of the Watermark Center. Headed up by a group of event professionals, artists and musicians from the Muskegon area, our group draws on a collaborative, not competitive, attitude to bring you the most diverse events imaginable. Our events are intended to intrigue, excite, inform, and most importantly entertain. Whether you're attending one of our insta
llments of the Inside the MItten series, or dancing the night away at a Halloween extravaganza, or who knows what else we will come up with, you can bet you will have a great time. Check back often to see what we are planning! Or visit www.watermarkcenter.com for more details. Watermark Live is the event and promotions arm of the Watermark Center headed up by a group of event professionals, artists and musicians from the Muskegon area; our group draws on a collaborative, not competitive attitude to bring you the most diverse events imaginable. Cordle, Creative Director – Watermark Live
Born and raised in Muskegon, Christopher C. Cordle is a graphic artist, a fine artist, a musician and a producer as well as a luthier who trained under the tutelage of Robert Sayers. Chris is also an accomplished singer-songwriter with three WYCE Jammie nominated CD’s. By lending his many skills and amazing talents to his position as Creative Director for Watermark Live, Chris works with our team to create some of the most unique and interesting events on the Lakeshore. Chris has a degree in Graphic Design and specializes in illustration and branding. Chris is also responsible for the look and feel of our Watermark Live productions and creates the visuals as well as all of the branding for our shows. Chris has over 20 years of newspaper reproduction experience and was an original member in popular bands Yard Sale Underwear and original touring band Victoria Park in the early 1990s. Chris also worked under J.C. Howe with Muskegon Civic Theater to gain set painting experience. Do you have a suggestion for a show? Know of a must-see band? Chris is always looking for new music and event ideas and would love to hear from you. Contact Chris at [email protected]
Sarah Sass, President – Watermark Center
Born and raised in Muskegon, Sarah Sass is the President of the Watermark Center, a real estate development firm that collaboratively works with local, regional and state officials to revitalize the million square feet former Shaw Walker Furniture Center into a multi-use urban destination. Revitalization efforts include Watermark Live. "I absolutely love my hometown and am proud to be a part of making Muskegon a place to live, work and create...and now with the addition of Watermark Live, a destination for unique, quality entertainment." Sarah is named as one of the 40 under 40 business leaders in West Michigan by the Grand Rapids Business Journal, was named a Muskegon County Woman of Accomplishment, a Muskegon County Agent of Change and is an Athena Nominee. Contact Sarah Sass at: [email protected]
Laurel Sass – General Manager, Watermark 920 and Watermark Live
Born and raised in Muskegon, Laurel has worked for several years in event management and as an editor for an international magazine. Laurel has led the Watermark 920 operations since the beginning and enjoys working closely with her clients. Laurel really has the perfect career that utilizes her innate ability to bring order to chaos as well as her impeccable attention to details and customer service. Laurel's combination of creativity, attention to detail, customer understanding, business savvy, and ability to work under extremely stressful conditions are the contributing factors in her success and in the success of Watermark 920 and Watermark Live. Contact Laurel Sass: [email protected]
Mat Moore – Watermark Live, Production Designer
Raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Mat is a valuable part of the Watermark team. Mat works in Operations for the Watermark Center and works on design and production for all of our Watermark Live events. Mat is actively involved in West Michigan Theater and uses his skills as a master set designer to create visually stimulating events. Mat is the first person to graduate Grand Valley State University with a degree in Illustration and uses his talent visually for our events as well. Mat is the former President of the Muskegon Film Festival, The Graphic Arts Society and is a renowned artist displaying works regionally. Mat is dedicated to using found materials and objects in his work and has upcycled these materials into one-of-a-kind works of functional art and furniture. Mat created an exclusive line of furniture for the Watermark 920 Event Center. Contact Mat Moore at: [email protected]
Tim Updyke and Nick Leisenring – Watermark Live, Project Managers
Born and raised in Muskegon, Tim and Nick come from a musical background that is in their blood; with Nick learning to play drums from his father his entire life and Tim learning bass guitar from his uncle at age 8. Nick and Tim were likely to cross paths and in 2001, they met through mutual friends to form a band called Nineside. After several years of making music together, Tim and Nick decided to form a DJ company. In 2010 they formed Modern Entertainment which operates today. Modern Entertainment; specializing in weddings, found themselves DJing several events at The Watermark 920. After teaming up with The Watermark Live crew for a few special events, it only seemed fitting to have Tim and Nick join The Watermark Live production team in 2014. Tim and Nick plan to apply their prior experience and knowledge to Watermark Live and bring you the most current, entertaining, and unique shows you’ll find in Muskegon. Contact Tim Updyke: [email protected]
Contact Nick Leisenring: [email protected]
