October 13-14 • Clearwater, FL

Session Facilitator Bios

R Bob Adams

With over 25 years experience in the design, installation, operation, and training of technical systems for auditoriums, schools, conference centers, and churches, R Bob is uniquely qualified to help attendees understand the relationship of the room to the technology.  Using humor to support the topics discussed, R Bob allows attendees to enjoy themselves while discussing technically challenging subjects.

John Broadhead

John Broadhead has been leading worship and producing for over 17 years, touring and/or speaking in the UK, Canada and the US.  A trained pianist/keyboardist John spent 16 years in the space and defense industry before merging his technical and music/media passions by joining the Roland Systems Group in 2000.  Now as a recognized pioneer in worship VJing, he is introducing the power of visual performance into the worship experience and helping design the tools that make it happen.  When not traveling or working on Integrity's Seminars4Worship tour, John enjoys leading worship at his home church in Vancouver, Canada.

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is a veteran systems tech and FOH engineer possessing a solid grounding in both technical management and the physics of sound. Before accepting his current Meyer Sound position, Bush served as system tech on three extended tours by Norah Jones. His prior FOH mixing experience covers acts ranging from Three Dog Night to Keiko Matsui, while his design credits encompass large-scale corporate AV systems. Bush’s first-hand grasp of systems for venues of all types, from clubs to stadiums, provides a wealth of real-world examples that he uses to vividly illustrate his technical presentations.

Glenn Collinge

Glenn Collinge started in the pro sound reinforcement industry in 1976. In 1981, he began installing broadcast video and A/V projects for a large integration company in Atlanta, Ga. Starting in 1988, he became a sales consultant for several companies designing presentation systems for corporate and educational applications. Since 1992, he has worked for various manufacturers; currently with FSR Inc. Glenn has had the privilege of serving in the audio and video ministries in his church since 1992. He currently serves at The Tabernacle International Church in Lawrenceville, GA. Glenn is very happily married with three teenage daughters.

 

Chuck Collins

Chuck Collins has more than 25 years experience creating sales and distribution programs in the large-venue digital imaging industry.  His recent endeavors have created historic milestones in the entertainment industry.  As Digital Projection’s senior market development manager, Chuck Collins has excelled at identifying new opportunities that utilize the company’s, LIGHTNING, THUNDER and HIGHlite displays.  Recently, Collins has acted as Digital Projection’s executive leader in creating and supporting programs to supply projectors at every major film festival and exhibition industry demonstration.  His efforts have secured a nine-year alliance with the Sundance Film Festival, and established the company as the exclusive provider of digital projectors for the Festival’s digital programming. 

Jay Edgerton

Jay is an awarding winning Producer / Director, and has successfully supervised, produced, and directed inspirational television programs for over 20 years. He’s has produced programs for CBN in Africa, Europe, Taiwan, Philippines, Cambodia, and Hong Kong. He has lectured at television production seminars in the U.S. and internationally. And also consults for churches and other organizations.

Gary Gunn

Gary spent 10 years as a full time minister of music.  In addition, he spent 18 years as a sound contractor in Nashville specializing in House of Worship Designs and Installations.  Gary has taught audio acoustics and system design at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center and Glorieta Baptist Conference Center for 18 years.  He spent 3 years as a manufacturers representative before moving to his current positions with AKG as Marketing Development Manager for Install and Touring Sound.

Tony Hansen

Tony Hansen is the resident lighting designer and instructor for Techni-Lux, Inc. of Orlando.  He has over 20 years of lighting and design experience in many areas of entertainment and construction.  In addition to consultation services, he lights several seasonal productions each year for church's throughout the USA.  He was also involved with the design team for Universal's Islands of Adventure and has worked on several touring productions.  Lately he has been working with Techni-Lux on the re-education of Houses of Worship on the proper use and integration of lighting from an emotional and spiritual standpoint.  Techni-Lux is a full service lighting supplier and also offers design, consultation and training services.

Ryan Kindle

With nearly 20 years of television experience, Kindle has produced, directed, or otherwise participated in the production of nearly 1000 hours of national television coverage, both live and post produced.  His credits include NFL Broadcasts, College Bowl Games, NHL Hockey, Olympic Games, World Series and NCAA basketball Final-Four tournaments throughout the years.  His talent extends beyond stick and ball, with production credits on Water Skiing, Dog Shows, Paintball, Dance and Drill competitions, the Corporate Sports Battle, NHRA and IHRA Drag Racing, Drag Boat Racing, Hydroplane Racing, Professional Wrestling and World of Outlaw Sprint Car racing.
Kindle’s productions have aired on ESPN, ESPN2, TNN, TBS, NBC, Spike TV, ABC, USA Network, SPEED Channel and OLN.

In 2005 Ryan changed career paths and is now the Director of Media Services for Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida. After 16 years of membership and volunteerism at the church, he was a near perfect fit for his new role. Responsible for all things Video and Production lighting at such a facility has been an exciting transition for him. The 30 foot screens and over 250,000 watts of lights make the job a little tricky sometimes, but a dozen volunteers during each service help to keep Kindle, and the service on track.

Jim Lane

Mr. Lane has been employed by Ocean Optics since 1999. As Engineering Manager of the Ocean Thin Films division, he is responsible for coating design, technical management and process development.  Prior to joining Ocean Optics, Mr. Lane was Engineering Manager for Bausch & Lomb Inc, Ferson Optics Division, and coating engineer for Brysen Optical Corporation.  With 26 years of experience in the precision optics industry, he has specialized in optical thin film design and production, as well as optical fabrication, testing and assembly.  Mr. Lane holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of South Florida. 

Jesse Lewis

Jesse Lewis is President of WorshipFilms.com, a Christian company that produces a wide range of video products for church services.  He has years of experience in local and church video production, and is a frequent seminar/workshop speaker on topics relating to multimedia in worship.

Kent Margraves

Kent Margraves spent many years as a professional church audio director and loves all aspects of worship sound.  He now serves the worship market for Digidesign’s Live Sound division and operates TCG Media part-time, which is focused on helping churches achieve excellence in audio through training and contract mixing.

Blair McNair

Blair McNair is employed by JBL Professional as an Installed Sound Field Engineer.  With over 30 years of direct involvement in the technical ministry, including 6 years on staff with a large church, he has gathered considerable experience in what the diverse needs of the church are.  He continues to be involved as a regular live sound mix engineer, for house and monitors, in churches ranging from 500 to 7000 people.  His professional audio career spans over 24 years with involvement as a systems operator, installer, designer, and consultant.  He is well known as an educator, speaker and author in the pro-sound industry for trade and educational events.  His insights and enthusiastic approach generate a clear understanding and lasting impression.

Jonathan Parker

An avid musician (Keyboards & Vocals), having written, performed and recorded with local Christian bands in AZ.  Jonathan has held various sales and marketing positions and presented on various audio topics with Top audio manufacturers the last 20 years such as Crown, Bose, TOA and Martin Audio.

Craig Sibley

An industry veteran, Craig Sibley has over 25 years of experience in the Pro-Audio and Music industries. Past endeavors have included sound design and consulting, while working with major recording artists/groups including Seal, Stevie Wonder, Yes, and Devo.  His post production and composition credits include television, film and theatre with major Hollywood releases and Broadway productions.  His expertise in music and recording technology has earned him positions at many industry leading companies including Roland, Otari and iZ Technology.  He is an active songwriter/composer/producer and a Lead Worshiper at Ocean Hills Church in San Juan Capistrano, California.  With his new position as a Marketing Product Specialist for Aviom, Inc, Craig has a fresh perspective and unique understanding of the needs of today’s worship leader.

Jonathan Sullivan

Jonathan has been involved in Technical Ministry for over 20 years.  He is actively involved in training children and youth in audio, lighting, and worship software.  Jonathan has been with TRG for over 5 years in sales and worship software support.

Cris Tapia

An Applications Engineer at Shure Incorporated, Cris has earned both a degree in Psychology and a degree Audio Engineering. His responsibilities at Shure include conducting product training seminars for Shure dealers, associates, and end users. His technical publications on Theater, House of Worship, and antenna applications have been popular additions to the Shure library of educational booklets. He has been an active musician in the Chicago area for more than 20 years. When not performing live with a band, he spends time imagining he’s performing live with a band.

Bill Thrasher, Sr.

Bill Thrasher, Sr. is President and Principal Consultant of Thrasher Design Group, Inc., an Acoustical Consulting firm specializing in Church Audio & Video Systems Design and Live Special Event Production Design & Mixing.  Bill has been on staff at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, and has been employed in recording studio mixing, live performance mixing, and audio-video systems design for over 35 years.

 

Bill was involved with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Mr. Graham’s Crusades and Missions from 1979 to 2005 as a live sound designer and mixer.  Bill began his own firm in 1986, which is based in Kennesaw, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb, where Bill resides with his wife.

Chuck Walthall

Chuck Walthall is founder and president of Walthall & Associates, Inc. a Pensacola, Florida based corporation specializing in acoustics, design-consulting, training and system management.  Chuck has been active in the technical systems industry for over 20 years and has to his credit over 285 completed projects.