JEFF SCHLUTER

Jeff Schluter, executive vice president at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has 23 years of industry experience. Jeff specializes in live special events, conventions, brand activations, and integration design. He prides himself on bringing together a talented team focused on attention to detail for the betterment of every client. Connect with Jeff at jeff@corplighting.com

JAMES FONTE

James Fonte, vice president of production at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has over 20 years of experience working in live productions. James started in the warehouse, worked through all the crafts, and eventually became the production manager. After 15 years managing small to large-scale events, he became vice president of production. His role is to assist sales and manage our team of project managers to ensure every production is successful. He is proficient in networking and IT, production design and rendering, audio-visual system design and implementation, and control system programming. James is also well-versed in Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Twin Motion. Connect with James at james@corplighting.com.

CRAIG TROSCLAIR

Craig Trosclair, director of operations at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has over 20 years of live event production, operations, management, and leadership experience. Craig ensures every task gets done no matter what. He loves sweating it out with the team, getting his hands dirty, and being a leader, providing clarity, fairness, and guidance. Connect with Craig at craig.trosclair@corplighting.com.

JOSH TEMPLET

Josh Templet, inventory and cross rental manager at Corporate Lighting & Audio, ensures that our rented gear is returned to us correctly and on time. Josh is also responsible for processing incoming inventory and inputting the new items into our inventory software. When the warehouse staff pulls gear for shows, he answers any questions related to our inventory and assists in the pulling, staging, and loading process. Josh is proficient with the inventory software, Flex. Connect with Josh at josh.templet@corplighting.com.

Mike Sidman

Mike Sidman, project manager at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in music theory and composition with a minor in general business. He is an experienced production manager with a demonstrated history of production management, sales, event management, and media and communications. He has produced events for Pepsi, Smoothie King, Coca Cola, to name a few, and thrives on working with clients through the thought, design, and execution stages of every event. Mike is experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Vectorworks. Connect with Mike at mike.sidman@corplighting.com.

Robert Self

Robert Self, project manager and lighting and scenic director at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has served as a production manager in various theaters and facilities worldwide. Robert has extensive experience working with students, volunteers, the Actors’ Equity Association, and IATSE professionals in settings including theater, dance, live music, and corporate events. As a project manager, he is responsible for creating production schedules, overseeing budgets, interacting with designers and artists, and ensuring all technical requirements for each production are met. As lighting and scenic director, he coordinates local and national events, from simple productions to large-scale events requiring exacting schedules and extensive technical elements. Annual events include the Super Bowl Experience, NAACP National Convention, and New Orleans Jazz Fest. Robert is well-versed in ChamSys lighting consoles, Vectorworks, rigging systems operation, SFX, and Q-lab audio playback systems. Connect with Robert at rob@corplighting.com.

SCOTT GRINDSTAFF

Scott Grindstaff, CFO of Corporate Lighting & Audio, has an MBA from Ottawa University and has worked in production for over 20 years specializing in business development, sales, and finance. Connect with Scott at scott@corplighting.com.

Nicholas Frederick

Nicholas Frederick, project manager at Corporate Lighting & Audio, previously worked in the live theater industry, serving as the managing director at Jefferson Performing Arts Society for nearly a decade before COVID-19 forced a career change. Nicholas was easily able to crossover due to the similarities between the two industries. From conception to implementation, he uses his design, technology, and management skills to bring productions to life. Nicholas is experienced in welding, rigging, drafting, networking, computer repair, Vectorworks, Pro Tools, and Adobe Creative Suite. Connect with Nicholas at nick@corplighting.com.