Bandit News
From Interns to Full-Time: Harrison Reilly and Riley Rowan Join Bandit Lites
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is pleased to announce the hiring of Harrison Reilly and Riley Rowan as Integration Specialists, one of Bandit’s fastest growing departments. They will provide support to project managers in the office, work on site during installation and programming phases of both architectural and performance systems as well as assist clients…
Read MoreKelly Feild Comes Home to Bandit Lites as Touring Personnel Director
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…
Read MoreMatt Day Hired as Bandit Lites Human Resource Director
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…
Read MoreCraig Richter Promoted to Project Manager- Designer at Bandit Lites
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…
Read MoreBandit Lites Makes Massive Gear Purchase
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is pleased to announce a banner 2024 is exploding for the firm, as Bandit has expanded its inventory with a tremendous amount of new gear including acquisitions from ACME Lighting, ACT Entertainment, Chauvet Professional, ROBE and Tyler Truss. “There is explosive growth in the live show market and all firms…
Read MoreSteven Harman Joins Bandit Lites Integration Team
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…
Read MoreBandit Lites Gathers for Annual General Meeting
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites recently held its Annual General Meeting to launch 2024, celebrating the previous year’s accomplishments and revealing the company’s new goals and updates. Following a wildly successful 55th year, Bandit Chair Michael T. Strickland offered remarks and insight on Bandit’s successes and its continuing goals in the New Year. Milestone awards…
Read MoreBandit Lites Promotes Tyler Veneziano to Client Representative
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…
Read MoreOriginal Bandit Brent Barrett Retires
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…
Read MoreAmy Kerestessy Joins Bandit Lites as Director of Human Resources
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 nursing,…
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