AV-RX - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Technical Director
Ben brings audio creativity to the event design process that is critical to the success of Creative Visions' clients. With a background in theatrical production and music, he has a gift for capturing the nuances of a moment. Ben has traveled extensively throughout the United Stated during his career, setting his trained ear on the smallest details of sound engineering. His ability to detect even the slightest subtleties in sound, ensures every CV client receives the best in audio design and execution.
Hobbies: Reading, Playing Basketball, Civil War History, Music Directing
Bill brings ten years of experience as a journalist, along with his background in audio-visual work. He enjoys the "pin-point technical expertise" required in his work and it shows in how successful he is in leading the operations of the AV-Rx division of CV. When not at work, or on the road, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife Ann and their two great daughters, Sami and Gracie.
Charles is a lighting expert with vast experience. He has worked as a designer/programmer for an ice show at Busch Gardens, has spent multiple years on cruise ships and had a stint with the Blue Man Group, first as a lighting tech, followed by a few years in the Automation and Rigging department. Now, firmly on dry land, we hope Charles makes time to practice those special cooking skills for the rest of the CV team!
Hobbies: SCUBA Diving, Motorcycle Enthusiast, Photography, Camping
Favorite Movie: Life Aquatic
I have worked in warehouses for many years, about 9+ years in a supervisory capacity. I've always been intrigued with the event industry and am excited to be part of the CV team!
Hobbies: Playing golf, wood working, grilling
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Food: Shrimp and Grits!
Favorite Activity: Family get-togethers
Job Titles:
- Director of Corporate Services
Jessica moved to Raleigh, NC in 2007 from the "frozen north" of Fenton, Michigan. She is the "jack of all trades and master of all" on the CV team. Jessica is in charge of accounting, supply ordering, payroll, HR and keeping everyone in line! She is the keeper of all institutional knowledge and does desk top publishing on the side! Jessica is the only team member who is irreplaceable!
Hobbies: Spending time with family and cheering on my boys at various athletic activities
Favorite Books: Yeah, right, with three boys, who has time to read?
Favorite Movies: Christmas Vacation and The Notebook
Favorite Color: Blue
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
Lesa comes to Creative Visions with more than 20 years in hospitality, sales and event management. Her experiences have taken her to several countries around the world. Throughout her years in the industry, Lesa has perfected her craft to become a client relations specialist, serving as both creative liaison and a dedicated advocate for clients' needs and expectations. Lesa works to develop new opportunities for both Creative Visions and AV-Rx, the health sciences division of CV.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, talking!
Job Titles:
- Director of Event Production
Mike comes to Creative Visions from a career in lights on "the Great White Way" of Broadway. He has worked as both a lighting designer and master electrician, on productions such as, "Baby It's You", Million Dollar Quartet" and "West Side Story". His experiences range from touring with Nick Jr., to an associate designer for shows in California. His creativity and ingenuity are showcased through his designs as he effectively sets mood, evokes emotion and compels action through his designs and production capabilities.
Hobbies: Piano and singing, theatre - performing and viewing
Favorite Books: The Hunger Games (series)
Nick comes to CV with a background in lighting design and theater. Admittedly, Nick is a techno-geek, enjoying both virtual and actual building of computers. He creates and edits graphics and videos for fun and is an avid reader of adventure/mystery books. Currently, Nick has the most interesting car in the CV parking lot - he drives an itty-bitty Scion iQ, which can be parked sideways in a standard parking space without extending over the lines!
Favorite Author: James Rollins, page turning adventures with a dash of mystery - my favorite!
Favorite Food: PF Chang's Kung Pao Chicken, anyone who knows me will tell you I am a little obsessed with PF Chang.
Favorite Movie: Hard to pick one, but I am a huge James Bond fan. My favorite Bond is Sean Connery with Daniel Craig a close second.
Favorite Band: My music taste changes a lot even from month to month. The iPod in my car is currently playing Imagine Dragons and OK Go!
Robb has successfully produced live events and media deliverables for over 15 years. He has both impressive technical skills as well as creative design knowledge. Coupling his passions for technology and artistry, Robb is always ready to adapt innovative and unique communication solutions for his clients. Robb is proud of his industry's Certified Technology Specialist credentials and continually earns credits for new areas of technology. Robb and his wife Jennifer have two fun-loving boys, Jack and Nicholas.
Hobbies: Building elaborate train layouts with my two sons, because I'm a kid at heart.
Special Skills: Building a relaxing campfire after a hike on the Appalachian Trail
Favorite Website: www.packers.com - I keep my cheesehead in the car, just in case
Tim has 20+ years in audio-visual technology and IT. He joined the Creative Visions team in 2009. Tim has worked on four continents and too many countries to list. He is an alumnus of North Carolina State University with a degree in Computer Engineering. His IT background gives him the unique ability to analyze equipment systems and to provide technical solutions to our clients on-site.
Todd is head honcho in charge of integrating the ROI of Engagement brand and measurement practice into the core business services of CV to help clients build the business case for investing in their audience with the skillful design, execution and ROI measurement of meetings and events. Todd prescribes and practices a heady topic into surprisingly straightforward results.
Hobbies: Power kiting on snow, water or land
Favorite Food: All things local and indigenous, franchise restaurants while traveling is just not right.
I'm originally from the Black Forest of Germany and speak fluent German. I have a BFA in lighting design and grew up in the fine arts world, moved into design and eventually production. I've worked for Theatre, Opera, Dance and Events, have a technical background, design experience & an eye for detail. I think I bring my own unique perspective of life to CV from my travels, as well as an upbeat energy! I love project management, connecting the puzzle pieces and people. I consider highlighters, Post-its and Clorox Wipes my friends!
Hobbies: Yoga, Pilates, Scuba diving, Soccer