Bandit News

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 nursing,…

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…

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…

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…

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to announce the hiring of Sherry Wells to its Nashville office. Wells will serve as a Purchasing Assistant, aiding the purchasing department with receiving, inventory and sales for the entire company. With twelve years of experience, Wells will work directly to further support Purchasing Director Andy Reese. “Sherry…

NASHVILLE, TN – Chase M. Strickland has worked in and around Bandit since a very young age, starting in the shop and eventually moving on to the road. This experience provided Strickland with a wide view of the operations. Additionally, he has watched his father, Michael T. Strickland, in action since he was born, giving…