Hello My Name is Anthony Rockett

My Story

My journey in the event industry began in 1992 at the New Jersey International Auto Show. My uncle was producing the show, and I got a behind-the-scenes look at the forklifts buzzing, booths being built, AV checks on stage, and an entire world working in sync to open the doors. From that moment, I was hooked.

As a teenager, my uncle taught me the business while I worked alongside him. From opening Brede’s Phoenix office to later running his operations in Pennsylvania, I gained hands-on experience with every detail—staffing, logistics, compliance, payroll, and budgets. His attention to detail became my standard, and those years laid the foundation for my career.

In 2003, I joined Freeman, fulfilling a dream I had chased since my early days subcontracting with their Denver team. For the next fifteen years, I climbed the corporate ladder, managing major events and shaping my reputation in the industry. Then came the pandemic, which forced me to pivot. I launched Rockthentic Footwear, a sneaker reselling company, which taught me the realities of building and running a business from the ground up.

But event operations has always been in my blood. In 2022, I took the leap, negotiated my own independent contractor agreement, and founded RockOps. Today, I bring the same unmatched passion, precision, and outside-the-box problem solving to every project I take on. With decades of experience across show management, freight, and operations, I built RockOps to deliver a standard of service that stands apart in the industry.

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RockOps Core Values

• Precision – Every detail matters, from compliance and logistics to show floor execution.

• Outside-the-Box Solutions – Turning challenges into creative, effective results.

• Passion & Dedication – Event operations isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am.