Learning Resources
Mike Goff – Lifelong Event Professional & Operations Strategist
Mike Goff has been immersed in the event industry since 1996 — starting at the age of 13 and growing his passion into a full-time profession and thriving business. What began as helping out at local fairs and festivals has evolved into nearly three decades of hands-on experience managing large-scale events, security operations, staffing, parking logistics, and guest services.
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As the founder of TCB Management Group, Mike leads a team that supports some of Oregon’s most well-known events, including the Oregon State Fair and Portland Rose Festival, US Olympic Trials & More. His expertise spans all aspects of event logistics — from front gate operations and ticketing systems to crowd management, emergency planning, and behind-the-scenes coordination.
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Mike is known for his calm, solutions-first approach, and for bringing professionalism and polish to even the most hectic event environments. His background blends deep operational knowledge with a customer-service mindset — believing every staff member, from security to parking, is part of the guest experience.
With decades of boots-on-the-ground experience and a passion for evolving best practices, Mike continues to help events run smoother, safer, and more successfully.
Resources
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Weather Resources
Storm Prediction Center – NOAA
National Weather Service / Severe Weather Planning
CDC/NIOSH Heat Safety Tool – Link to App
Beaufort Scale for Wind Estimation
Professional Associations and Groups
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (Credentialing)
American Society of Safety Professionals
International Association of Venue Managers
The Association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals
Entertainment Services and Technology Association
Tent Rental Division of the IFAI (Tent and Structure Resource)
National Fire Protection Association
American Society for Industrial Security
American Industrial Hygiene Association
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians
FEMA training opportunities
Incident Command and Other Courses
Special Event Contingency Planning
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Crowd Management and Sector Specific Safety Training
Global Crowd Management Alliance
National Association of State Fire Marshals
https://www.firemarshals.org/Crowd-Manager-Training
International Association of Venue Managers
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
https://www.iaapa.org/safety-security
AIMS International (Amusement)
University of California Performing Arts Safety
The Association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals
https://www.usitt.org/education-training
Safety on the Set - Production Safety Resources
https://www.safetyontheset.com/
My Chemical Romance Teaching Crowd Safety from the stage
Useful Manuals and Miscellaneous After-Action Reports
Special Events Contingency Planning Job Manual
https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is15aspecialeventsplanning-jamanual.pdf
Indiana State Fair
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_State_Fair_stage_collapse
2017 Las Vegas Shooting After Action Report
https://www.lvmpd.com/en-us/Documents/1-October-FIT-Criminal-Investigative-Report-FINAL_080318.pdf
2016 Ghost Ship Fire Investigation
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak064503.pdf
2022 Texas Task Force on Concert Safety
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/2022_Report_Texas_Task_Force_on_Concert_Safety.pdf