Bandit Lites Adds New Integration Lighting Technicians Austin Hall and Tyler Ransdell

	(l-r) Austin Hall and Tyler Ransdell

Bandit Lites has added Austin Hall and Tyler Ransdell as integration lighting technicians at its Knoxville location.

During his junior year of high school, Hall began working as a technician for the company providing production services to the school. In 2021, he joined Florence, Alabama-based Sutherland Sight and Sound. During nearly four years with the company, he gained experience across multiple areas of production, including systems integration and live production.

In 2025, Hall and his wife relocated to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where they both joined Dolly Parton's Stampede for the season. Hall served as a lighting technician, gaining additional experience in large-scale theatrical production. Looking for an expanded opportunity, he connected with Bandit Lites.

"What initially attracted me to Bandit Lites was the company's strong reputation and the respect it has earned throughout the live entertainment industry," Hall says. "Having worked in different areas of production, I understood the significance of Bandit's role in the industry and the quality of work the company is known for."

"What excites me most about joining the team full-time is the opportunity to continue growing within the industry, expand my knowledge and technical skills, and learn from the experienced professionals at Bandit Lites," Hall explains. "I'm excited to bring the experience I've gained throughout my career while continuing to develop and take on new challenges as part of the Bandit team."

Ransdell discovered theatre in the seventh grade, eventually earning a BA in theatre from Northern Kentucky University. He spent four years working in rental and production before transitioning into systems integration, where he spent the next five years developing his technical expertise.

"I'm excited about getting to work on fun and unique large-scale projects with a team of people dedicated to the industry," Ransdell says. "I'm also looking forward to meeting and collaborating with clients and other disciplines." Outside of his professional work, Ransdell continues to explore a wide range of technical disciplines, including 3D printing and modeling, coding, PCB design, welding and fabrication.

For both Hall and Ransdell, Bandit Lites' commitment to its employees was an important factor in joining the company. Hall notes that the combination of health coverage, an 8% 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, and other programs demonstrates Bandit's investment in its employees both professionally and personally. "For me, having that kind of support and stability is especially valuable in an industry that can require a lot of travel and flexibility," he says. "It gives me confidence that Bandit is focused not only on the work we do, but also on taking care of the people who make that work possible."