Originally from California, Markese moved to Nashville in 2009 and began his production career in 2012, working at notable Nashville venues such as The Basement East, Marathon, Cannery Row (pre-pandemic), and with Live Nation. In 2016, he joined Rhino and advanced to the role of Production Manager in 2022. Throughout his career, Markese has worked with a wide range of high-profile artists and managed crews ranging from as few as two to as many as 300.