As a Principal Design Consultant at HMBA, I lead the transformation of performing arts and facility projects from innovative concept through construction and commissioning. In this leadership role, I ensure that every project not only meets aesthetic and technical standards but also resonates with our clients' vision and needs. Core Responsibilities: - Project Leadership: Direct and oversee the design of various theater components—including stage rigging, seating, lighting, acoustics, and sound systems—ensuring that each project is executed with precision and creativity. - Client Communication: Serve as the primary client contact, expertly translating their unique needs into practical design solutions that bring artistic visions to life. - Team Management: Lead and mentor multidisciplinary design teams, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation to achieve successful project execution. - Technical Expertise: Apply a deep understanding of theater technology, design principles, and industry best practices to elevate every project from concept to completion. - Business Development: Drive firm growth by identifying new opportunities and actively engaging with prospective clients in diverse markets. - Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to address complex client needs and achieve project goals effectively. - Quality Assurance: Rigorously maintain the highest quality standards in design and construction, ensuring impeccable outcomes for every project stage. - Problem-Solving: Proactively identify challenges in design, construction, or project execution—and implement innovative solutions to overcome them. - Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive project drawings, detailed reports, specifications, and other critical documentation for internal teams and clients. - Budget Management: Collaborate in developing and managing project budgets, ensuring that initiatives remain within scope and are delivered on time.

The AVIXA Board of Directors created the Sustainability Advisory Group in 2023 to find resources and support the Pro-AV Industry in becoming more sustainable. It is comprised of an expert group of volunteers who meet regularly to collaboratively assist both the community and AVIXA.

Sustainability in AV (SAVe) is the first industrywide U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders together to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From climate change and environmental degradation to poverty and inequality, our businesses, our communities, and our very planet face serious and accelerating threats to sustainability and survival. The good news is that we have the talent, resources, and – in the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – a blueprint to make meaningful progress in achieving sustainability. By its very nature, the AV industry is well-positioned to make substantial progress in areas related to responsible waste management, life cycle carbon emission reduction, and reduced energy usage. What’s called for is leadership to steer the industry in the right direction. SAVe is a catalyst to achieve the SDGs, and serves as a bridge to other industries, NGOs and partner organizations. Though SAVe was founded in 2022, it has already developed an assessment tool to help stakeholders identify which SDGs to advance, and develop an action plan that can be implemented right away. Become SAVe Certified, and SAVe will help spread the word that your organization is part of the solution. SAVe also provides a vehicle for organizations to give their AV equipment a second life at the end of its first one by donating equipment through a network that SAVe has established with the Commission on Voluntary Service & Action (CVSA). This program is called SAVe A Second Life and it will have a direct impact on reducing the amount of e-waste our industry generates. Help us achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. You can do so by volunteering, donating to our independent nonprofit organization, and by participating in the programs we have established. Contact us today – because the clock is ticking!