EastCoast Entertainment (ECE), a nationally recognized entertainment booking agency, today announced Mark Letson as a new partner. Letson is the ninth partner to join the board.

A 1990 graduate of East Carolina University, Letson began his career in 1991 when he joined the EastCoast Entertainment Charlotte office as an agent. Initially booking ECE's roster of exclusive bands, he moved toAtlanta in 1994 to develop the company's National Talent Buying Division. Since 2000, Mark has been based out of Richmond, VA where he resides with his wife and family.

As the National Talent Buyer for EastCoast Entertainment, Letson works with the company's agents and national talent agencies to ensure successful artist procurement and production for events featuring nationally-recognized artists. Since the inception of the National Talent Buying Division, Mark has helped buy and produce over 2,000 shows ranging from fraternity gigs to large-scale corporate functions.

"Mark and I started our careers here at ECE at almost exactly the same time. I still tell great stories of the early years spent sharing offices and laughs. His friendship has meant more to me than I can say. Being able to work with such a great friend over the years and now welcome him into the ownership group is going to be huge for me both personally and professionally," states EastCoast Entertainment President and CEO, Doug Daniel.

EastCoast Entertainment is the largest full-service entertainment agency in the country with 14 offices located along the East Coast. Specializing in the arrangement of unforgettable entertainment and the production of custom events ranging from weddings and social events to touring performances and corporate entertainment, EastCoast Entertainment makes your special event a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Partnering with the best bands, DJs, performance artists, national talent and more, ECE has over 8,000 acts available at our fingertips.