OUR COMPANY
Stage Front serves the technology needs of architects, engineers, contractors and strategic partners by delivering a consultative approach to audio-visual system and event design...
Systems integration and technical support help our clients and partners educate, communicate, and entertain, while our Production Services absorb the frustration associated with live events through client-discovery, coordination, and day-of-show execution.
Over the last 40+ years, we’ve built a professional family by providing rewarding opportunities for those desiring a challenging and meaningful career. We encourage a fun and creative environment that promotes forward-thinking in the ever-changing field of AV. We promote a culture of continuous development with opportunities to grow as an individual and a leader...
We take pride in being a company that helps each other, our partners, and the communities in which we operate.
OUR MISSION
QUALITY
Provide the highest quality, most reliable, and easiest-to-use, systems-based solutions for presentation, training, education and entertainment. Do this in a timely, profitable, and well-organized manner.
PEOPLE
Employ qualified people who enjoy challenging work, clear responsibilities, above average benefits and compensation, active involvement in decisions that affect their positions, opportunities for professional development and personal growth. Share a high level of trust and mutual respect, and have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and excellent service.
SERVICE
Contribute to our local communities and be respected throughout our industry.
OUR COMPANY
Stage Front serves the technology needs of architects, engineers, contractors and strategic partners by delivering a consultative approach to audio-visual system and event design...
Systems integration and technical support help our clients and partners educate, communicate, and entertain, while our Production Services absorb the frustration associated with live events through client-discovery, coordination, and day-of-show execution.
Over the last 40+ years, we’ve built a professional family by providing rewarding opportunities for those desiring a challenging and meaningful career. We encourage a fun and creative environment that promotes forward-thinking in the ever-changing field of AV. We promote a culture of continuous development with opportunities to grow as an individual and a leader...
We take pride in being a company that helps each other, our partners, and the communities in which we operate.
OUR MISSION
QUALITY
Provide the highest quality, most reliable, and easiest-to-use, systems-based solutions for presentation, training, education and entertainment. Do this in a timely, profitable, and well-organized manner.
PEOPLE
Employ qualified people who enjoy challenging work, clear responsibilities, above average benefits and compensation, active involvement in decisions that affect their positions, opportunities for professional development and personal growth. Share a high level of trust and mutual respect, and have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and excellent service.
SERVICE
Contribute to our local communities and be respected throughout our industry.
OUR COMPANY
Stage Front serves the technology needs of architects, engineers, contractors and strategic partners by delivering a consultative approach to audio-visual system and event design...
Systems integration and technical support help our clients and partners educate, communicate, and entertain, while our Production Services absorb the frustration associated with live events through client-discovery, coordination, and day-of-show execution.
Over the last 40+ years, we’ve built a professional family by providing rewarding opportunities for those desiring a challenging and meaningful career. We encourage a fun and creative environment that promotes forward-thinking in the ever-changing field of AV. We promote a culture of continuous development with opportunities to grow as an individual and a leader...
We take pride in being a company that helps each other, our partners, and the communities in which we operate.
OUR MISSION
QUALITY
Provide the highest quality, most reliable, and easiest-to-use, systems-based solutions for presentation, training, education and entertainment. Do this in a timely, profitable, and well-organized manner.
PEOPLE
Employ qualified people who enjoy challenging work, clear responsibilities, above average benefits and compensation, active involvement in decisions that affect their positions, opportunities for professional development and personal growth. Share a high level of trust and mutual respect, and have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and excellent service.
SERVICE
Contribute to our local communities and be respected throughout our industry.
OUR TEAM
Executive Team
Chase Nelson
CEO
Stephen Greene
CFO
Lyndi Redfern
COO
Steve Gerard
VP of Production Services
Todd Hill
VP of Low Voltage
Management Team
Lisa White
Purchasing
Teresa Saxon
Accounting
Bill Nesmith
Technical Services
Patrick Ethridge
Technical Operations
Cheryl Saxon
Project Management
Jordan Morrison
Installation
Keith Anderson
Logistics
Alex Lott
Engineering
Tera Panfil
Human Resources
Michael Gosselin
Sales
John Polite
Production Services Manager
OUR TEAM
Executive Team
Chase Nelson
CEO
Stephen Greene
CFO
Lyndi Redfern
COO
Steve Gerard
VP of Production Services
Todd Hill
VP of Low Voltage
Management Team
Lisa White
Purchasing
Teresa Saxon
Accounting
Bill Nesmith
Technical Services
Patrick Ethridge
Technical Operations
Cheryl Saxon
Project Management
Jordan Morrison
Installation
Keith Anderson
Logistics
Alex Lott
Engineering
Tera Panfil
Human Resources
Michael Gosselin
Sales
John Polite
Production Services Manager
A Quick Timeline Showing How We Got Here...
The Beginning
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1978
1978 -
Stage Front is Born
Founder Steve Stephens, makes his first sale, selling lighting fixtures to the Ken James Band. A 500 sqft space is opened on Charlton Street in downtown Savannah, GA. -
1980
1980 -
Making the Move
Launching integrated services required more space. In 1980, we moved into a 3,200 sqft facility on Indian Street overlooking the Savannah river. -
1985
1985 -
Dream Team
Scott Stephens and Mike Reynolds join the team, collectively wearing many hats for the ensuing 35 years ahead! -
1991
1991 -
…let there be
Our reputation and relationships in performing arts were opening doors across the southeast. Our ability to reliably self-perform design and integration led to projects such as Carolina Opry, Dixie Jubilee, Gatlin Bros. Theater, Alabama Theater, Charleston Music Hall, Southern Country Nights, Dollywood Celebrity Theater, Hershey Park Music Box Theater, Hard Rock Amphitheater, and Elvis Presley’s Memphis. It was a bright chapter in the story of Stage Front!
Lighting Systems! -
1994
1994 -
Nice Smile
The Medical College of Georgia Dental School called… and so we designed our first pre-clinical simulation laboratory AV solution. Little did we know of the opportunities that lie ahead! Fast forward 25 years and Stage Front has designed 50+ dental schools throughout the United States, Canada and Central America. And yes… we’re still smiling! -
2005
2005 -
New Acquisitions
The opportunity of P. Mazo Sound was presented and we were fortunate to acquire them and open a new office. -
2008
2008 -
Dirty Thirty
After 30 years, Stage Front is recognized as a powerhouse in audio-visual design. We also had the opportunity to expand into Charleston & Atlanta. -
2016
2016 -
Leading the Way
Chase Nelson was announced as a new owner, leading the way as President of Stage Front. -
2021
2021 -
Expanded Offerings
Charlotte based AJT Technology joins the Stage Front family. Todd Hill, founder of AJT, and his team of designers provide expertise in low voltage-based solutions allowing Stage Front to expand capabilities beyond AV for the first time in our 40+ year history. It’s an addition that enables more value for our partners that take us to market!