FEDORA AV - Key Persons


Cris Sandberg

Job Titles:
  • Audio Engineer
A part of Fedora AV from its inception, Cris has a B. S. degree in Industrial Technology with audio and computer systems emphasis. He has many years experience in the electronics industry, managing technical support teams for audio and electronic musical instrument products, and electronics manufacturing equipment. Cris is the guy who turns ideas into working solutions and continues to consult for Fedora AV.

Curtis Updike

Job Titles:
  • Production Engineer
With many years in Theatre and Dance Curtis has found his way from on stage to behind it, and all around. Knowing how to relate to the specific needs of a client from his varied experiences, he brings a unique enthusiasm to sound, lighting, and event coordination. Curtis still teaches dance and holds a BS in Technical Writing from Utah Valley University, and a Masters of Arts Teaching from Pacific University.

Ed Arrington

Job Titles:
  • Production Manager
Ed is a founding member of Fedora AV and continues to provide consulting services for Fedora AV. Ed has years of broad experience with sound, lighting, and video and takes pride in designing solutions that sound and look perfect for the audience. His specialty is production design and technology installation. He's also the business guy on the team. Ed has a BS degree in Business Finance from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from the University of Oregon.

Michael Isaacs

Job Titles:
  • Production Engineer
Michael joined Fedora AV purely for the love of AV, and quickly became an integral part of the team, becoming the lead Audio Engineer for Fedoar AV. Trained as a computer programmer, Michael's comprehension of complex digital audio and lighting systems brings a higher level of competency to the team. Michael's specialty is in assessing complex lighting or audio situations, developing a strategy, then diving in and making great things happen.

Russ Craft

Job Titles:
  • Founding Member
  • Lighting Engineer
Russ is a founding member of Fedora AV. With years of experience in high-end computing and networking, Russ brings strength to Fedora AV's leading edge technologies. Russ has become the lighting expert at Fedora AV with special emphasis on moving-head fixtures. He really makes shows beautiful. Russ has a BS degree from somewhere in Oregon in Computer Networking.