Bandit News

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites, the leader in concert lighting, is excited to share Kelly Feild has joined the team as the Director of Touring Personnel. Feild’s education and experience both make her exceptionally qualified in ensuring every aspect of a production’s crew runs seamlessly. With a role that extends beyond simply logistics, she’ll curate…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Following a meticulous search, Bandit Lites has selected Matt Day as its new Human Resource Director. His extensive experience promises to invigorate our HR department and with his leadership, and we anticipate enhanced employee engagement and streamlined operations. Day earned his degree in Business Administration from UVA-Wise. He joins Bandit Lites with…

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is delighted to announce the promotion of Craig Richter to Project Manager- Designer. With more than 14 years at Bandit, Richter’s work ethic coupled with his experience, skill and strategic vision makes him incredibly qualified in his new role. As a Project Manager – Designer, he will plan, direct, and…

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is pleased to announce the hiring of Steven Harman as Integration Support Coordinator, bringing along his valuable expertise and enthusiasm. Harman will provide support to new and past clients as well as Bandit’s own Integrators and Project Managers, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient execution of responsibilities. Harman has a background…

NASHVILLE, TN – It is with great pride that Bandit Lites announces the promotion of Tyler Veneziano to Client Representative. With more than 13 years of experience on the road as one of the premiere Bandit team members, his skillset will bridge the gap of connecting clients’ visions to real, practical lighting applications. Veneziano began…

NASHVILLE, TN – It is with both pride and sadness that Bandit Lites announces that an original Bandit, Brent Barrett, has moved into his richly deserved retirement. Brent, along with Founder Michael T. Strickland, first met in grade school in Kingsport, Tennessee. Neither knew this meeting would culminate in a strong bond and friendship that…

KNOXVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is thrilled to share the hiring of Amy Kerestessy as the Director of Human Resources. She will be responsible for implementing policy and procedures, onboarding new hires, managing employee engagement, assisting with record keeping as well as other duties.   A self-described people person, Kerestessy initially began her career in…

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is thrilled to share Matt Dean has rejoined Bandit Lites as its newest Project Manager. As a member of the Nashville production office, Dean will oversee the planning, directing and coordination of his designated tours and events, ensuring everyone involved in the project understands the specifications to deliver the Bandit…