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The Site Ops Team at South by South Lawn in 2016

Looking to hire event or festival management, staff, or crew? Below is our list of recommended event professionals – many of whom helped bring this website together. We feature a wide range of roles: site crew, stage managers, production managers, site operations managers, talent buyers, hospitality coordinators, and many more.

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Darrell Force
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Production Manager, Artist Liaison,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor
Austin TX
78745

Reach Out: darrellforce@gmail.com
(512) 736-5595
Last Few Events Worked: Sound On Sound, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Levitation Fest, Utopia Fest

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Gaff Tape, Leatherman, Ratchet Straps


Candace Geers
Primary Roles: Hospitality Coordinator, VIP Coordinator, Production Assistant, Artist Hospitality, Event Administration, Guest Services,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: candaceegeers7@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Flambeau Fest, Sloss Fest, COTK Dream Team Celebration

Based in: New Orleans, LA

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Fanny Pack, Sunscreen, Portable Battery Pack


Billy Gemmill
Primary Roles: Production Manager, Stage Manger, Event Management,

Able to Travel? Yes
Nashville, TN

Type of Worker: Six One Live, LLC
1101 17th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37212
37212

Reach Out: billy@sixonelive.com
(615) 478-1326
Last Few Events Worked: Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Hangout Festival, Bonnaroo, Gulf Coast Jam, SandJam Music Festival

Based in: Nashville, TN

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: MasterTour, Mac Computer, and Cell Phone


Lauren Gicas
Primary Roles: Site Manager, Logistics Manager, Sponsorship Operations, Marketing Materials Creator, VIP Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: laurenrgicas@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: USA Science & Engineering Festival, Charleston Wine & Food Festival, Live Well Festival

Based in: Charleston, SC

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Fanny pack, iphone, coffee


Nelson Gomes
Primary Roles: Stage Technician, Stage Manager, Director of Production, Tour Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: nelsongomes.set@gmail.com
(650) 785-3651 (650) 785-3651
Last Few Events Worked: Riot Artists, Gallo Center for the Arts, SF Jazz Center

Based in: Oakland, CA


Gary Graham
Primary Roles: Stage Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Freelance

Reach Out: Gary@garygrahamstagemanager.com
(407) 509-1460
Last Few Events Worked: Disney World Marathon, Pleasure Island live band stage, Girl Scouts Worldwide Jamboree

Based in: Orlando, FL

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Coffee Maker, personal headset, workbox


Mena Guy
Primary Roles: Videographer, Site Crew, Production Crew, Video Team,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: guymena96@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Taste of Country, MTV VMAs

Based in: New York, NY

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: portable phone charger, extra camera batteries, a fanny pack to hold all the materials


Jason Gwin
Primary Roles: Tour Manager, Artist Liaison, Production Management,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: jason@productionsimple.com

Last Few Events Worked: Forecastle, Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees

Based in: Austin, TX & Louisville, KY

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Laptop, Cell Phone, Gaff Tape


Mike Hanley
Primary Roles: Festival Producer, Production Manager, Site Operations Manager, Promoter Rep, Stage Manager, Talent Buyer,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: mike@festivalandeventproduction.com

Last Few Events Worked: LouFest, South by South Lawn, SOS Music Fest

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Leatherman, Portable Monitor, Hover Camera


Ryan Harder
Primary Roles: Operations Manager, Site Manager, Site Crew, Stage Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: Ryan@GoForRyan.com
(512) 412-5317
Last Few Events Worked: Austin360 Amphitheater, Formula 1, X Games

Based in: Austin, TX


Josh Hatton
Primary Roles: FOH Engineer, Monitor Engineer, Stage Manager, Production Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Muscle Shoals Productions & an Independent Contractor

Reach Out: joshsrpro@gmail.com
(256) 661-0015
Last Few Events Worked: Shoals Community Theater, Singing River, Broadcast Radio

Based in: Muscle Shoals, Alabama


Justin Hayes
Primary Roles: Site Manager, Fork Ops, Site Crew,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: justinhayes79@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Aftershock Music Festival, Life is Beautiful, Lockn

Based in: Seattle, WA

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My leatherman, sunblock, and a good pair of sunglasses


Emily Heffelfinger
Primary Roles: Stage Manager, Runner, Site Operations, Ticketing Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: emily.heffel@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Obama Farewell Speech, Freaky Deaky, Summer Set Music Festival

Based in: Chicago, IL

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: utility knife, zip ties, cell phone charger


Dan Hill
Primary Roles: Operations Manager, Project Manager, Logistics Manager, Site Manager, Site Ops Lead, Staffing/Admin,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator
83646

Reach Out: DanHill.Operations@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Mountain Home Country Music Festival (x4), Willamette Country Music Festival, Idaho Potato Drop, Eagle Fun Days, USO Tours, Cal Jam 18, etc.

Based in: Boise, Idaho

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Leatherman multi-tool, chest rig radio holder w/ storage pockets, and a huge stockpile of zip ties!


Meagan Hofstetter
Primary Roles: Production Runner, Front of House Staff, Production Coordinator,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: meagan.hofstetter@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Skyline Theater, Erwin Center, ACL Live

Based in: Austin


Chris Homsley
Primary Roles: Producer, Line Producer, Production Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: chomsley@me.com

Last Few Events Worked: Detroit International Auto Show, Academy Awards, Red Bull Air Race

Based in: Los Angeles, CA


Jake Houp
Primary Roles: Parking Operations Manager, Site Operations Crew, Signage Crew, Stagehand,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: jhawkvisions@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: NFL Draft 2016, Mysteryland USA, TomorrowWorld USA, Coachella, Lollapalooza

Based in: Chicago, IL


David Huber
Primary Roles: Site Ops, Hospitality, Production Assistant, Runner, Stagehand,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: davidreesehuber@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Moogfest, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Hulaween

Based in: Austin

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Gaff, Zipties, Sunglasses


Jaclyn Huff
Primary Roles: Planner, Logistics Manager, Expo/Exhibitor Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: jaclynmorganhuff@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: API World, DevWeek, Beyond Escape

Based in: Houston, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: iphone, goldfish (the snack!), laughter


Jamie James
Primary Roles: Production Manager, Operations Manager, Box Office Manager, Artist Relations, Content Manager, Contract Manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: jamiejamest@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Envision Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Sunset Campout

Based in: Austin TX and San Francisco CA

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Radio shoulder holster, my combat boots & zip ties


Shelbie Johansson
Primary Roles: Production assistant, production team, VIP concierge, FOH coordinator, event marketing manager, social media manager,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: shelbiejohansson@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Lewis Energy Group holiday party, Austin City Limits, Noon (formerly VERTS Mediterranean Grill) NYC grand opening

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My clipboard, timeline, and radio/ cell phone


Mollie Johnson
Primary Roles: Production Assistant, Stage Hand, Artist Relations, FOH Assistant ,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: molliesj56@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Voodoo Music and Arts Experience, Music Row Live CMA Radio Remote, NOLA Jazz Fest

Based in: Nashville, TN

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Sunglasses, Dad Sandals, and my killer wit


Kelly Khun
Primary Roles: Production Management, Artist Services Management, Tour Management, Festival Management,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: kellykhunmusic@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: KAABOO, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Comic Con

Based in: Austin, TX

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: Black Gaff, Kershaw, Yerba Matte


Nick Kleinschmidt
Primary Roles: Site Operations, Hospitality Manager, Transportation/Shuttle Manager, Stagehand, VIP Operations,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contractor

Reach Out: nkleinsc@gmail.com

Last Few Events Worked: Winter X Games, Electric Zoo, Fare Thee Well

Based in: Austin, TX


Heather Kohler
Primary Roles: Management , Box Office Operations, Artist Relations, Hospitality, Staffing Coordinator, Production Assistant,

Able to Travel? Yes

Type of Worker: Independent Contrator

Reach Out: heather@ultimopresents.com
(615) 977-6717 (615) 977-6717
Last Few Events Worked: Beyond Wonderland, Life in Color Miami, iiipoints, Dirtybird Campout

Based in: Nashville, TN

Three Event Items I Cannot Live Without: My Runnur, a good pair of boots, and a great team to work with.


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