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Our Expert Events Team

At Power Plus Productions, our team is the backbone of our success. We are innovators, planners, dreamers, and technical experts. For over forty years, we have excelled in delivering comprehensive event production services that leave lasting impressions. Our expertise spans from meticulous event planning and execution to seamless integration of advanced technology. Get to know the most talented team in the business!

With his entrepreneurial spirit and love for technological know-how, Lane Rickard founded Power Plus in Salt Lake City in 1984.

Lane Rickard

President

Rebecca has been with Power Plus Sound & Lighting for over 20 years. Starting as Executive Assistant to the President she advanced to Director of Human Resources in 2002 where she utilized her talent in locating qualified and talented personnel. In 2003 she was promoted to company Vice President where she continues to support HR, as well as helping to create and drive the development of the company’s marketing campaign to prospective new clients. Rebecca also spearheads local community outreach for the company, supporting several local non-profit organizations.

Rebecca Madrid

Vice President | HR

A San Diego native, Krystal joins Power Plus Productions with 5 years of in-house audiovisual and event production experience. Previously, she worked in the sports industry selling partnerships and events within Major League Soccer and the National Football League. Krystal holds a Bachelors of Criminal Justice from San Diego State University and Masters in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and the zoo with her husband and two kids.

Krystal Christman

Marketing Director | Account Manager

Kevin found his passion for the industry in his high school theater. He honed his craft at the Starlight Musical Theatre in San Diego, and then took his experience to the high seas, where he worked for both Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean as a Rigging Specialist, Production Manager and ultimately the Fleet Supervisor for Automated Rigging and Stage systems. Since getting married and coming ashore, he joined Power Plus in 2014 where he currently oversees the Lighting, Rigging, Power and Staging Departments. He and his wife have a newborn son, allowing him to put his interest in photography to great use.

Kevin Larson

Logistics Manager

An East Coast native, David Carmichael attended Northern Vermont University with a degree in Television Studies Broadcast Journalism and Production & Design. He is a former NCAA athlete in Cross Country & Lacrosse, who is enjoying his time in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah now! With over 8 years of audiovisual experience in hospitality, David has had the pleasure of working on some of the largest shows and brings to Power Plus his knowledge and expertise. David enjoys golfing, biking, skiing, and taking his husky, Lou, for long walks.

David Carmichael

Operations Manager

Trevor started his career in the industry with tech theater in High School, then moved onto Film in College. His professional AV career started in 2016 with AVMS, where he started as a Technician and worked his way up to Operations Manager at one of the highest grossing resorts. Trevor brings to Power Plus his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at high end resorts & hotels. He has a great reputation for providing high levels of service to his clients that matched the level of service they got from their five star/five diamond partners. Outside of work, he is a HUGE movie buff and was even a Manager at Blockbuster (a while ago). He loves spending time with his fiancé, his cats and dog, and playing disc golf during his free time. His favorite artists include Snarky Puppy, Streetlight Manifesto, and the Foo Fighters.

Trevor Conklin

Operations Manager

Patrick is a seasoned veteran with almost 30 years of experience in the Audio Visual Industry. After getting his start as a video technician at the University of Washington, Patrick jumped into the production industry in 1991. He worked his way through the ranks at The Audio Visual Factory in both operations and sales and served as a General Manager for two audio visual companies, from 1995 to 2007, delivering high end customer service to the convention and corporate meeting industry. In 2007 Patrick joined Power Plus generating new client opportunities, growing existing accounts, coordinating and managing on-site productions. He is a big football fan.

Patrick Hallisy

Account Production Manager

Jason brings to Power Plus over 25 years of experience in Account Management, over 15 years of experience in Sales Team Management, and 25 years of experience in Business Development. Before entering the corporate world and climbing the ranks from Management Trainee to Regional Director of Sales, Vice President of Client Services, and Director, Jason studied at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. He has since been an active player in the Events Industry.

Jason Mullaney

Account Production Manager

David “Duck” Burns

Account Production Manager

Born in Arizona, John made his way to Utah to attend college at the University of Utah. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, John started through his love for music. In his earlier years, John played piano and even bass in a band. His fondest memories as of recent have been working with the Utah symphony. On his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, and golfing. With an 11-year old, a 6-year old and one out of the house - he has his hands full but always gets the job done!

John Andersen

Account Manager

With over 20 years of experience in the A/V industry, LT has a diverse background in Production, Rental, Staging, and Commercial Installation. He started his career with Swank Audio Visuals in the hospitality industry and worked his way up to Director at the largest hotel in the company.

Kevin “LT” Acker

Sales Manager

Josh started in the industry in 2013, working in nightclubs running lights and audio. Later that year, he moved into larger stage productions with local events and tour concerts as a stagehand. For over eight years, Josh has been working as a lighting designer on corporate events, freelancing on shows ranging from small two-light front washes to engineering and operating over a thousand fixtures. He has a passion for music and loves to go fishing as much as humanly possible.

Josh Watnes

Lighting Designer | Production Manager

Chris has been in the AV industry for over 22 years. Chris received cyber security and systems administration training from UCSD. On his free time, he enjoys reading, skateboarding, and spending time with his two kids. His favorite arts include Phil Wickham and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Chris DeArmond

Production Manager

Will Overbaugh, Production Manager for Power Plus Productions, brings 22 years of experience in the audiovisual industry. With a background in film and television production, Will is most proud of training and mentoring numerous successful individuals in the field. Outside of work, he and his wife are avid moviegoers and enjoy traveling together.

Will Overbaugh

Production Manager

Chris Perez is a member of our BackBeats Backline team. With over 23 years in the industry, Chris began by selling guitars and repairing guitars. He has been with BackBeats Backline since its inception, over 15 years ago. He enjoys playing music and golfing.

Chris Perez

Backline Manager

With over 25 years of accounting experience, Tammy has worked in the private, public and tax accounting, and non-profit sectors. Tammy joined our team in January, 2019, and holds the position of Accounting Manager. She holds a BS from SDSU in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. Past industries include, software, farming, healthcare, mortgage banking and HR. Tammy enjoys spending time with her family and friends camping, boating, traveling and having fun.

Tammy Berry

Accounting Manager

Thomas Lambert is a seasoned Video Department Supervisor at Power Plus Productions. With a passion for film and music since high school, he immersed himself in digital music and live audio production. In Arizona, he honed his skills in live production, working with renowned acts like Lady Gaga and Linkin Park.

Thomas Lambert

Video Department Supervisor

Hayden Wadsworth, expert lighting designer specializing in dynamic event lighting for concerts, productions, and live experiences.

Hayden Wadsworth

Lighting Designer

Chris received training as a United States Marine in Avionics. He recently received his associate degree from MiraCosta College for Music Technology and plans to obtain a bachelors in electrical engineering, as well.

Chris Peay

LED/AV Repair Specialist

"With nearly a decade of experience in the AV industry, including seven years dedicated to video production, Matthew Sharkey brings a wealth of expertise to the team. He has handled a diverse range of events, from intimate gatherings of 200 people in hotel rooms to large-scale productions with 20,000 attendees at venues such as the Vivint Arena and Rice-Eccles Stadium. As a seasoned projectionist, LED engineer, and camera director, Matthew primarily focuses on directing. His impressive portfolio includes directing performances for renowned artists such as Beck, Weezer, One Republic, Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker, The Killers, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Death Cab for Cutie, among others. Additionally, he has successfully managed over 20 flown projectors for large-scale projections. In his free time, Matthew enjoys gaming at home or paddleboarding on the lake."

Matthew Sharkey

Video Engineer

George Vujko is the Warehouse Technician for Power Plus Productions Event Production.

George Vujko

Warehouse Technician

Pablo has attended Palomar College and recently graduated from UC Berkeley where he studied International Relations. New to the audiovisual industry, Pablo has shown to be a great leader with a positive attitude. When he isn't helping the team in the warehouse, he enjoys live music events, breweries, and playing video games. His favorite artist is Bad Bunny!

Pablo Suazo

Warehouse Technician

Brandon started his career in the AV industry at Legoland as an Entertainment Technician in 2007. He holds a BA in Visual and Performing Arts from Cal State San Marcos. Outside of work, he loves cars, hiking, going to concerts, mountain biking, dogs, his family & beautiful wife, Valeria. His favorite band is Young the Giant.

Brandon Collins

Audio Engineer

John earned an Associate Degree in Audio Technology at Hutchinson Technical College in Minnesota. He has worked in the industry for over 25 years as an Audio Systems Technician for a variety of companies including Clearwing in Phoenix and Milwaukee, performing as A1 for numerous concerts and festivals across the country. John also worked for Starlight and Lighthouse Productions for a number of years, helping him enhance his skills in other areas of the industry.

John Tellis

Audio Engineer

Billy is an ETCP arena and theater rigger. He has been working in the industry for 20 years and rigging for 10 of them. His experience ranges from single truss shows to events encompassing 700+ hoists, massive outdoor structures and multiple rope access rescue teams. When not at work, he enjoys camping in the mountains.

Billy Maw

Lighting & Rigging Technician

Charles "Chuck" Weyant brings with him over 35 years of audiovisual experience. Originally from Pennsylvania, he graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Communications and Theater in theatrical lighting design. Chuck also has taught architectural lighting and video production lighting at American Intercontinental University, and architectural lighting at the Atlanta College of Art. He has given over 100 seminars on lighting to schools and professional groups. In his off-time, he enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and painting. He also enjoys a coffee shop and a good book.

Chuck Weyant

Lighting Designer

Jonathan is a member of our BackBeats Backline team with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. A graduate from the University of Utah with a Jazz Composition Degree, Jonathan is a true musician! An avid drummer, he also enjoys skiing, golf and art.

Jonathan Myers

Backline Technician

Jordan is a member of our BackBeats Backline team in Utah. Jordan has been playing live music in the industry for 18 years and has been on the stage hand side for 5. As a musician himself, he takes pride in helping other musicians feel at ease and confident when he is working a show.

Jordan Fairbanks

Backline Technician

Steve began working in the AV industry in 2018. Prior to his hire, he went to school for game design and holds a Bachelor's in Game Art & Design. A San Diego native, Steve enjoys playing board games with his friends.

Steve Butler

Video Technician

Greg Johnson - Warehouse Technician

Greg Johnson

Warehouse Technician

Jorge Montoya - Warehouse Technician

Jorge Montoya

Warehouse Technician

Megan Triplett - Accounting Manager

Megan Triplett

Accounting Manager

Sonja Larson - Office Support Specialist

Sonja Larson

Office Support Specialist

Wiley Adams - Video Technician for all event productions and concerts.

Wiley Adams

Video Technician