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 In Memoriam: Randy Fletcher
Noted touring production manager Randy "Baja" Fletcher died on August 27, several news outlets have reported. According to Billboard, his death occurred while setting up a Keith Urban concert at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The  
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 Michael T. Strickland Honored by Academy of Country Music
Bandit Lites founder and chair Michael T. Strickland was bestowed the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award at Wednesday night's Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors. This award is presented to a country music artist, duo/group, ... 
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 Visional Productions Welcomes Tyler Wise as Managing Director
Visional Productions, an immersive technology solutions and creative production agency, announces the appointment of Tyler Wise as the company's first managing director. As a senior member of the executive team, Wise will ... 
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 IAAPA Names Patrick Haller as Vice President of Global Marketing, Communications and Membership
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announces Patrick Haller has joined the organization as vice president of global marketing, communications, and membership. Haller brings an extensive background in ... 
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 In Memoriam: Randall Davidson
Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson, known to many in the industry as Dr. Doom, died on August 21, at the Denver Hospice in Denver, Colorado. He was 91 and a resident of Littleton, Colorado. Davidson was born in Denver in 1929 to Sylvia ... 
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 Gerry Forde Appointed EMEA Business Development Manager for Point Source Audio
Experienced industry professional Gerry Forde has become the latest member of the Point Source Audio family, taking on the new role of business development manager for the EMEA region. The appointment recognizes the growing ... 
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 Steve Nancarrow Joins Main Light as Rental Executive for Main Light West
Main Light, LLC has hired Steve Nancarrow to be the rental executive based at the new Main Light West in Las Vegas, NV. Nancarrow's responsibilities will include business development and client interfacing with professional ... 
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 Clear-Com's Jay Wallace Adds Latin America to Sales Territory with Promotion to Senior Regional Sales Manager
Clear-Com announces the promotion of Jay Wallace to senior regional sales manager, Northwestern USA with the addition of Latin America to his sales territory. In his expanded role, Wallace will continue supporting partners ... 
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 ESTA Bids Fond Farewell to Frances Thompson and Welcomes Laura Hoepker
After a storied career in the entertainment industry, ESTA's membership manager, Frances Thompson, will be retiring at the end of 2021. For over two decades, she has been a vital force in the growth of the association and a ... 
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 Vectorworks, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Wins Silver Stevie Award in 2021 International Business Awards
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces chief human resources officer Tania Salgado-Nealous, PHR, SHRM-CP was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Human Resources Executive of the Year ... 
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 Mike Sumner Joins L-Acoustics Creations as Business Manager
L-Acoustics Creations, dedicated to bringing professional sound systems and immersive sound spaces to residential, marine, and architectural environments, has appointed Mike Sumner to the position of business manager, ... 
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 Industry Veteran Cyd Knight Joins VLS Team
Vincent Lighting Systems (VLS) announces that industry veteran Cyd Knight has joined its product and expendables sales team. As a very welcome addition to Production Advantage powered by VLS, Knight will provide the ... 
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 Listen Technologies Announces Leadership Transition
Listen Technologies announces that its board of directors has appointed Maile Keone as president and chief executive officer. Russ Gentner, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer, will transition to chairman ... 
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 Charles Montoya Joins MAXHUB as Director of Sales for UC Products
MAXHUB, provider of collaborative communication and interactive class delivery solutions, announces the appointment of Charles Montoya to the newly created position of director of sales for UC Products. In this position, ... 
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 Meyer Sound Announces New Leadership for Midwest Sales and Cinema/Residential Market
Meyer Sound has appointed Kent Margraves as sales manager, midwest and Jay Wyatt as program manager, cinema and residential. Effective immediately, Margraves assumes responsibility for sales and client relations in ... 
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 Tyler Truss Adds Fredric "Keegan" Bear to its Roster
Tyler Truss adds Fredric "Keegan" Bear as both an IT specialist and a designer. A graduate of Purdue University's School of Engineering and Technology, and Indiana University-Purdue University's CAD Design program, Bear ... 
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 Royer Labs Promotes Amalia Stephenson to General Manager
Royer Labs announces the promotion of Amalia Stephenson to the position of general manager. Having joined Royer Labs in 2000 as an administrative assistant to John Jennings, Royer's VP of sales and marketing shortly ... 
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 Christie Lites Bolsters Their International Footprint with New Hires
Christie Lites, a global provider of stage lighting services, has made several key new Account Rep appointments from across various industry sectors over the last several months. Starting in the UK, Christie Lites' announce ... 
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 Powersoft Appoints Akira Mochimaru as its New Global Marketing Director
Powersoft confirms the appointment of Akira Mochimaru to serve as its new global marketing director, effective immediately. His duties in this role will be to connect dots between customers, technology, products, ... 
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 Dylan Goerner Joins Chimera Lighting as Marketing Product Coordinator
Chimera Lighting announces that Dylan Goerner has joined the Chimera Team as marketing product coordinator. Goerner will work closely with customers online and in person as an integral part of the company's trade show ... 
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