Founder, Chairman and President
Todd Chitoff considers himself an entrepreneur at birth. His first entry into the business world was at the age of 10; selling used golf balls to golfers in his neighborhood. In high school he became a human vending machine while pedaling M & Ms throughout the hallways. In college, Todd matriculated in running an event marketing and promotions business.
Todd founded TicketPlayground enabling consumers to buy and sell tickets in a social community. The name TicketPlayground means “where entertainment meets recreation;” Todd’s vision for the company is to: To provide the world with a communication medium which will become a central area for entertainment needs.
Todd has over ten years experience in the entertainment industry as the former founder of StudioPlayground.com and Eventravel.com. Todd has developed an understanding of the economics of the Internet and the ticketing industry. After extensive research on Internet user behavior, consumer marketplaces and online advertising; Todd pinpointed the market void for a secondary ticketmarketplace and social community.
Mr. Chitoff currently serves as the Chairman and President of Universal Entertainment Management Group and TicketPlayground. He directs and manages the business development, sales and financial capital team for the company. Todd is a graduate of the University of Miami.
Vice President, Director
In his role at Universal Entertainment Management Group, Inc. and
TicketPlayground; Jeff Orlins is responsible for increasing consumer and
advertiser demand through strategic partnerships with media and content
partners in the theater, concert, sports, and mobile Sectors.
Prior to joining with U.E.M.G. Jeff has owned several different businesses.
From contract hauling under F.E.M.A. to traveling Europe writing for
magazines this guy has done it all! For the past ten years Jeff has been
composing music and representing entertainers in the industry while constantly building friendships as well as business partnerships. While serving in a variety of corporate and line-management roles including corporate development, business development, product marketing, and e-commerce Jeff has attacked life and business from a different perspective.