Bandit News
Craig 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…
Read MoreMatt Dean Returns to Bandit as Project Manager
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…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nashville Office Grows
NASHVILLE, TN – With Summer productions in full swing, Bandit Lites is thrilled to announce the hiring of more full-time staff. Kyle Warfield joins as a Quality Control Technician and Michael Carpenter is a Bandit General Maintenance Technician. Warfield previously worked on campus at Middle Tennessee State University for the Production Services Department. As a…
Read MoreBandit Lites Hires Tristan Weaver
KNOXVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites continues its year of growth with the hiring of Tristan Weaver to its world headquarters in Knoxville. Weaver steps into the Integration department as the Logistics & Inventory Specialist. Prior to joining Bandit, Weaver worked as an Inventory Manager. As Bandit’s Logistics & Inventory Specialist, he’ll assist in the daily…
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