I started working on the floor of a wire harness manufacturing business in created by my grandfather in 1955.  By the time I was fitting into a onsie, I was exposed to the manufacturing environment and hooked.  After leaving the family business to explore opportunities on my own, I ended up working for the largest distributor of DIRECTV, RCA, YAMAHA, Pioneer, LG, Toshiba, and various other lines in the United States.  Having a passion towards helping the "little guy" succeed against the big box stores and mass-marketer operations, led to success within the distribution channel.  I was introduced to the world of Rigging and Staging with the acceptance of a role with James Thomas Engineering and was introduced an entirely different opportunity.  I have served as a sales manager for JTE, Tomcat, Eurotruss and eventually Ops with Eurotruss/Total Structures.  After the great CV19 pandemic decimated the staging and truss manufacturing of our industry for a couple of years, I joined GIS Corporation in 2022 as the Marketing Manager and Sales.  

I'm a huge fan of everything related to audiovisual (AV), photography, and videography. Working for an incredible company enables me to access the necessary gear for various purposes like live-streaming, content creation, broadcasting, and even independent filmmaking. If you're curious about my current favorite products, here's a list of what I use: When it comes to content creation, live-streaming equipment, and cinema gear, I rely on Blackmagic Design. Their products have been outstanding: Blackmagic Design ATEM Constellation 8K : This powerful tool is perfect for my live-streaming needs. URSA 12K Netflix Camera: With this camera, I can capture stunning footage, ideal for professional projects. URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Netflix Camera: Another fantastic camera from Blackmagic Design, which I frequently use for my video work. Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro w/ DaVinci Resolve: This compact camera, combined with DaVinci Resolve software, provides excellent results for my content creation. When it comes to point-and-shoot cameras that are easy to use and versatile, I highly recommend FujiFilm  and Sigma. These are some of my go-to options: Fujifilm X-T30 II Camera: This camera is perfect for capturing high-quality photos and videos effortlessly. Fujifilm X-T5: Another excellent option from FujiFilm, providing exceptional performance for my photography and videography needs. Sigma fp and fp L Mirrorless Camera: These mirrorless cameras offer great flexibility and produce impressive results. And are the size of a deck of cards  Fujifilm X-S20,  this is my new go to for hiking,  Now, let's talk about lenses, which are an essential part of my gear: Sigma Art Lens: I simply can't get enough of these lenses. They deliver exceptional image quality and are a joy to use. Tokina Cinema Lens: When it comes to cinema lenses, the more options, the better. Tokina offers a fantastic range of lenses that cater to my specific requirements. Meike Cinema Lens : We all know that as photographers and videographers, we can never have too many lenses. Meike provides great quality lenses that I'm always excited to add to my collection. I hope this gives you an insight into my favorite AV, photography, and videography gear. If you have any specific questions or need further information, feel free to ask.