Steven F. Schankman
President, Contemporary Productions
Steven F. Schankman is the President of Contemporary Productions and a longtime leader in the national entertainment and events industry. He founded the company in 1968 and grew it into one of the country’s top concert promotion and event production firms, later relaunching the organization in 2001. Under his direction, Contemporary has produced more than 22,000 concerts, festivals, and special events, including the Evolution Music Festival in Forest Park.
Schankman has also played a major role in Fair Saint Louis and Celebrate Saint Louis for more than four decades, helping shape entertainment strategy and booking headline talent. He remains active in numerous civic and charitable organizations and continues to perform weekly as a musician with The Fabulous Motown Revue.