PRI PRODUCTIONS - Key Persons
Biography:
Without accurate bookkeeping, a small business simply cannot survive. When PRI Productions President Randy Goodwin formed his company eighteen years ago, he turned to his long-time friend, Amy Knopf, to handle the books. Her professional accuracy and attention to detail have been instrumental in the success of PRI as the company continued to grow through the years.
A native of Jacksonville, Knopf has a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Music and an Associate's Degree in Accounting. She regularly uses both skills to keep harmony and balance in maintaining her work responsibilities and Goodwin's checkbook.
Knopf manages the PRI Productions' payroll, taxes, accounting, employee perspective and whatever else gets tossed her way in order to keep the company on-track.
Away from work, Amy is very active in her local church where she sings and plays piano. Her hobbies include volleyball, traveling, and fishing whenever possible.
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- Assistant to the Director of Event Services
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- Creative Services Manager
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- Event Technology Technician
Hobbies: Playing Apex Legends, attending music festivals, and going on nature walks
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- Print Production Coordinator
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- Special Projects Director
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- Director of Technical Production
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- Floral Department Manager
Hobbies:I really enjoy playing all sports (basketball, football, baseball, boxing, etc.) Creating memorable experiences with my children by taking them to different beaches, amusement parks, lakes, springs and occasionally binge watching a Netflix series usually picked by my eldest daughter.
Biography:
In a business that survives and thrives through imagination, creativity and teamwork, Derek Eaton is without question PRI Productions' Most Valuable Player.
A native of Houston, Texas, Eaton arrived on the First Coast in 1989, working alongside Randy Goodwin five years later to develop a company called Presentation Resource, Inc., (now referred to as PRI Productions). Derek's has been a part of thousands of events throughout the Southeast, continually creating fresh ideas for presentations with a "wow" factor that has fueled PRI's remarkable success.
Over the years, his tireless efforts and boundless imagination have allowed the company to evolve and grow into one of the largest and finest Event Planning Companies in the Southeast.
In 2005, Eaton was honored to be recognized by his peers for his remarkable efforts by being named, "Event Producer of The Year" by Event Solutions Magazine.
He was also recognized as a winner of the Orlando, "Wow" Awards Best Graphic Design Concept and Best Entertainment Concept / Budget under $25,000.
Donna grew up in New Jersey and has six children. For ten years, Donna lived in Las Vegas and gained most of her hospitality experience from working for accredited restaurants, managing country clubs and planning an array of styled events.
When Donna isn't planning and organizing events for our Destination Services team, she's traveling, working on home projects and spending time at the beach with her family.
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Social Content Coordinator
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- Director of Event Services and Floral - Asheville
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Accounting Specialist / Payroll Clerk
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- Director of Event Services
Kennedy was born in Montana and lived in Oregon and Idaho, before moving to Florida. She grew up in Cocoa Beach and later graduated from Florida State with a degree in Hospitality Management. Kennedy has planned all types of events ranging from a 1200 person NFL summit to five diamond weddings. When Kennedy's not in the office or at an event, she loves spending time at home reading, cooking and enjoying time with friends.
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- Print Production Coordinator
Hobbies: Fishing, disc golf and cycling
Favorite Food: Philly cheesesteak paired with a nice stout
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- Accounts Receivable
- Manager
Biography:
Kristal Ames was born and raised on the Southside of Jacksonville. She joined PRI Productions in November 2012 as the Receptionist. In December 2015 she took on the role as AR Clerk. Kristal has a great system of family and friends.
Hobbies: Singing, organizing, and making people smile
Kylie Hall is a 27-year-old mom of one beautiful daughter named, Ember Olivia. She grew up exploring the mountains of Alaska and graduated with her degree from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Kylie and her daughter moved to Florida in 2017 to start a new adventure together and have loved every moment since. They love to travel, sing songs, play games, and make every moment matter. That's why Kylie loves being an Event Producer - she helps make lifelong memories that matter!
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- Vice President of Brand Development and Innovation
Hobbies: Photography, reading, puzzles, scrapbooking, outdoor activities and attending concerts.
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- Floral Designer - Asheville
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- Warehouse Organizational Manager
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- Event Technology Technician / Videographer
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- Vice President of Business Development and Community Relations
Favorite Quote/Movie Quote: "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
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- Event Technology Technician
Marcel was born and raised in New York City, growing up he trained in Goju Ryu Martial Arts and has fought in various venues throughout the United States. He is a former Actor who founded an eSports Tournament organization which has been going strong since 1999. Marcel is currently PRI's in house Web Developer.
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- Event Producer - Asheville
Hobbies: Attempting to keep my plants alive, cooking, pottery, and watercolor painting.
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- Event Producer - Asheville
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- Vice President of Business Strategy and Logistics
Hobbies: Traveling, martial arts, weightlifting, running, tennis, dancing, boating, and fishing.
Niko has been with PRI Productions since 2011. Initially he assisted with Asset Management. He and the team he worked with started the first inventory of the event rental China Department. Next, he moved to the Linen Department where they created an inventory system for the linens and soft goods.
Rachel was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fl with her parents and two siblings.
After high school she attended the University of Florida where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with a focus on Event Management. During her years at UF she was heavily involved with wedding planning and UF's Event Marketing Association.
During her free time Rachel enjoys attending sporting events (Go Gators), happy hours and spending time with her friends and family.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- President
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- Assistant to the President
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Event Technology Technician
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- Director of Event Technology