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Jeff Schluter, chief executive officer 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.
James Fonte, chief technology officer 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.
Victor Lista, AV and rental accounts specialist at Corporate Lighting & Audio.
Jonathan Lutman, project manager at Corporate Lighting & Audio, has over 12 years of experience with operating shows in various departments, including A1, A2, RF coordination, system technician, video, graphics, records, teleprompter, permanent installations, client management, and crew management. He is now using his experiences as project manager to help fulfill the expectations of CL&A’s clients and crew members to produce shows and events that exceed expectations. Jonathan’s certifications include Dante Level 1, Dante Level 2, Dante Level 3, QSC Q-Sys Level 1, QSC Q-Sys Level 2, Shure Integrated Systems Level 1, and Shure Integrated Systems Level 2. He is also experienced in ArrayCalc, R1, Dante Controller, and Q-Sys Designer.
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.
Heath Riddle, video lead at Corporate Lighting & Audio, constructs multiple, design-specific LED walls for various projects. He has over ten years of experience in the audio-visual (AV) industry, working with lighting and video, during which he worked as a lighting and video director on a national tour for three years. His passion for creative design allows him to provide clients with quick information and answers on ambitious projects while bringing their visions to life. He is EAVA certified and experienced in Atem video software, Novastar processors, and Adobe Photoshop.
Paula Scheidt, warehouse supervisor at Corporate Lighting & Audio, is experienced in loading trucks for music festivals, warehouse inventory labor for a glass manufacturing plant, and department management in the film industry. She also worked as a gallery director in the French Quarter for 11 years.
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.
Van Taylor, inventory specialist / driver at Corporate Lighting & Audio.