Eric Hjellming

Eric Hjellming is the Director of Events for Drum Corps International, overseeing the planning and execution of the annual DCI tour. He is an experienced Operations & Product Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit events industry with specialized skills in event operations, program management, fundraising, and performing arts. He has served as the President of the Indiana Symphonic Band, performed cornet in the Crossroads Brass Band, and is an active freelance musician in Indianapolis. He serves as a tabulator for NABBA, Drum Corps International and Bands of America and oversees NABBA’s cloud-based commentary and adjudication platform. Eric holds a B.S. in Arts Administration with a Music concentration from Butler University, is a Certified Festival and Event Executive through the International Festivals & Events Association, and is currently pursuing an MBA at the Gies School of Business at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.