The National Conference of Personal Managers has announced the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. Among several are managers for Billy Idol, Kiss, Tom Waits and Alabama, in addition to a festival producer for Coachella, Lollapalooza and Stagecoach.
The class — recognized for their distinguished careers in entertainment, music and talent management — will be honored at a red-carpet reception and gala induction ceremony on Oct. 22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Headlining this year’s honorees are Howard Klein, Michael Rotenberg, and Erwin Stoff, co-founders of 3 Arts Entertainment. Also on this year’s list are Tony Conway, CEO of Nashville’s Conway Entertainment Group; Stuart Ross, Los Angeles-based music manager and festival producer; Burt Stein, Partner at Gold Mountain Entertainment; the late Bill Aucoin, rock manger; and the late Joe Stabile, manager for Jerry Lewis. (See managers’ bios below).
“The 2025 inductees reflect the extraordinary influence, ethics, and legacy of personal management that the Hall of Fame exists to honor,” said NCOPM National President Clinton Ford Billups Jr.
Established in 2015, the Personal Managers Hall of Fame has inducted more than 50 industry legends, including Sid Bernstein, Bernie Brillstein, Brian Epstein, Danny Goldberg, Ken Kragen, Doc McGhee, Patricia McQueeney, Dolores Robinson, Jack Rollins and David Spero.
Inductees are selected by the National Board of Officers of NCOPM, the nation’s oldest trade association dedicated to advancing the profession of personal management. Nominations are accepted annually from professionals across the personal management industry.
3 Arts Entertainment
Founded in 1991, 3 Arts Entertainment is a Beverly Hills–based talent management and production powerhouse. Over nearly 35 years, Klein, Rotenberg, and Stoff have guided the careers of such talent as Jessica Alba, James Downey, Francis Lawrence, Matt LeBlanc, Kristin Chenoweth, Michael Green, Mindy Kaling, and Matt Reeves. The trio also produced acclaimed projects such as “The Office,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “King of the Hill,” “13 Hours,” “The Matrix,” and “Late Night.” Collectively, they have earned numerous accolades, including Primetime Emmy Awards.
Joining them in the 2025 Hall of Fame class are three additional leaders in personal management:
- Tony Conway, CEO of Nashville’s Conway Entertainment Group, who manages legendary country artists Alabama, Lorrie Morgan, Randy Travis, and Emmy Award winners Exile.
- Stuart Ross, Los Angeles-based music manager and festival producer behind artists like Tom Waits and Puddles Pity Party, and past producer of Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Stagecoach.
- Burt Stein, Partner at Gold Mountain Entertainment – Nashville, representing Grammy winner Ronnie Milsap, The Band of Heathens, and other top Americana acts.
Two posthumous inductees also will be honored:
- Bill Aucoin (1943–2010), pioneering rock manager best known for launching Kiss and guiding the career of Billy Idol.
- Joe Stabile (1916–2004), longtime personal manager of comedian and humanitarian Jerry Lewis.
