Staff Members
Justin Alvarez
Showroom Clerk
Justin Alvarez, Showroom Clerk
Year started at MSA: 2021
What I do at MSA: Sell top-quality pro audio gear to the masses
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Cinema
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Mont Saint-Michel
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Batman
Gino Bailey
Audio Engineer
Gino Bailey, Audio Engineer
Year started at MSA: 1994
What I do at MSA: Load trucks, fix gear, and mix bands
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? The benefits of learning an instrument as a child
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Hawaii
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Michael J Fox
Olivia Bangs
Office Assistant
Olivia Bangs, Office Assistant
Year started at MSA: 2025
What I do at MSA: I am the first point of contact at the front door, I take our wonderful customers calls, bother everyone in the office (and on the phone), and am the keeper of the candy jar. Among a few other things!
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Marketing
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Scotland…again
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Brittany Broski
Hunter Bradford
AV Systems Architect
Hunter Bradford, AV Systems Architect
Year started at MSA: 2021
What I do at MSA: I work with the integration team by creating blue prints and programming equipment
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Qsys Programming
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Los Angeles
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Michael Bublé
Charlie Briddell
CDL Truck Driver
Charlie Briddell, CDL Truck Driver
Year started at MSA: 2017
What I do at MSA: I drive a big truck
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Cooking
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? The Caribbean
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Blaze Foley
Tony Broadbent
Service Manager/Technician
Tony Broadbent, Service Manager/Technician
Year started at MSA: 2022
What I do at MSA: Coordinate Repairs, Help Installations, other hats when needed
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? The magic and psychology of Sound and Lighting
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? The Panam Canal Zone. I was born there while my Dad was in the Navy
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My parents to ask questions about my youth
Austin Carter
Professional listener (Senior Systems Technician)
Austin Carter, Professional listener (Senior Systems Technician)
Year started at MSA: 2009
What I do at MSA: Whatever Dutch says
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Sound Systems
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Japan
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My girlfriend
Jay Cary
Audio Visual Account Manager
Jay Cary, Audio Visual Account Manager
Year started at MSA: 2025
What I do at MSA: I am part of the integration team working with our many customers to provide commercial audio, visual and lighting solutions.
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Don’t buy on price alone.
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? England
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Paul McCartney
Ross Douglas
Studio Engineer/ Audio Technician
Ross Douglas, Studio Engineer/ Audio Technician
Year started at MSA: 2022
What I do at MSA: Record artists/bands, then mix the recording into a professional product
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? The clone wars era of Star Wars, and mixing audio using protools
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? New Zealand
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Larry David
Stephen Ganong
A1 Audio Engineer / Lighting Designer
Stephen Ganong, A1 Audio Engineer / Lighting Designer
Year started at MSA: 2017
What I do at MSA: Operate audio and lighting systems at live events
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Mixing strategies and techniques
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? The Flavian Amphitheater, Rome
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Gordon Ramsay
Scott Garrish
Warehouse Manager
Scott Garrish, Warehouse Manager
Year started at MSA: 2024
What I do at MSA: I keep things organized & clean, I also repair stuff as needed — On occasion I deliver and pick up items needed to complete a show package
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? I’m never giving an hour long presentation on anything, not that I can’t, but I am not standing in front of crowd for that long
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Anywhere that makes my wife Jocelyn happy
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Leon Logothetis from The Kindness Diaries…
Jon Hanbury
Dutch’s Go-To Guy (A1 Audio Engineer)
Jon Hanbury, Dutch’s Go-To Guy (A1 Audio Engineer)
Year started at MSA: 2006
What I do at MSA: Help to produce events and moving video production forward — Anything else I’m asked to do
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Sailing
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Alaska
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My father
Phil Harsin
A/V Integration – Project Manager
Phil Harsin, A/V Integration - Project Manager
Year started at MSA: 2013
What I do at MSA: I manage all phases of our A/V integration projects — from initial consultation, to project completion and training
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Gain structure/EQ
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Italy
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My Dad
Dutch Hein
Production Director
Dutch Hein, Production Director
Year started at MSA: 2009
What I do at MSA: Manage production start to finish, client management acquisition of events, whatever needs to be done
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Volkswagen
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Japan
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Michael Strickland
Seth Hudson
Audio/Visual Integration Technician
Seth Hudson, Audio/Visual Integration Technician
Year started at MSA: 2020
What I do at MSA: Install and service Audio, Video, and Lighting systems
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Video Games
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Rome, Italy
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Todd Howard
Mark Johnson
Retail Manager
Mark Johnson, Retail Manager
Year started at MSA: 2020
What I do at MSA: Pair customers with the proper audio/video equipment
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Business management
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Egypt
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My children
Spencer Kelley
A/V Technician
Spencer Kelley, A/V Technician
Year started at MSA: 2025
What I do at MSA: Provide positivity, video, and sometimes audio
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Bruce Lee
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Osaka, Japan
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Gene Wilder
Ashlie LeCates
Office Administrator
Ashlie LeCates, Office Administrator
Year started at MSA: 2023
What I do at MSA: Handle day to day office activities for integration, production, and studio
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Microsoft Excel
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Mykonos, Greece
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Wayne Brady
Mike LeCates
Director of Operations
Mike LeCates, Director of Operations
Year started at MSA: 2007
What I do at MSA: A little bit of everything but primarily manage integration and design the majority of our systems
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Anything audio visual related
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Ireland
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Bob Iger
Frank Marchand
Recording Studio Manager / Chief Engineer
Frank Marchand, Recording Studio Manager / Chief Engineer
Year started at MSA: 2020
What I do at MSA: I run the MSA Recording Studio facility.
A common question asked by MSA clients: What do all of those knobs do?
My first job: Soccer coach at summer soccer camp
If I could snap my fingers and become an expert in something, I would: Become an educational philanthropist for underprivileged kids
I can only have three apps on my smartphone. They are: Weather, Google, Spotify
Aaron Morris
A/V Integration Project Manager
Aaron Morris, A/V Integration Project Manager
Year started at MSA: 2018
What I do at MSA: Let my obsessive attention to detail run wild
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? The immeasurable value of a company FULL of staff who will give 100% of themselves to ensure we are the Best
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Currently: A show at Red Rocks, Future: More of Our Country and all over the world
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? My Love and Good Friends
Max Myer
Audio Engineer
Max Myer, Audio Engineer
Year started at MSA: 2023
What I do at MSA: Work hard, and make things loud
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? How all of my guitars sound different
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Green Bay, WI
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Scott Garish
Andy Salita
Audio/Visual Technician
Andy Salita, Audio/Visual Technician
Year started at MSA: 2025
What I do at MSA: Install Audio/Visual equipment.
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? World War II history.
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Jon Batiste
Kevin Short
General Manager
Kevin Short, General Manager
Year started at MSA: 1989
What I do at MSA: I have the pleasure of spending my day with an incredibly talented staff
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Ohm’s Law
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Iceland
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Garrison Keillor
Debbie Short
Director of Human Resources
Debbie Short, Director of Human Resources
Year started at MSA: 2011
What I do at MSA: As Director of Human Resources, I am responsible for matching applicants with open positions at Mid South Audio. Together new employees and I navigate the onboarding process. I prepare and maintain the Employee Handbook, or company rules. My position is also the enforcer, who helps keeps law and order within the company. The Company Wellness Program is also managed by Human Resources. My job is not always fun, however, helping build our great team has great rewards.
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Tips for creating successful professional relationships
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Great Britian
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Lee Iacocca
Evan Sturgeon
Lighting Technician
Evan Sturgeon, Lighting Technician
Year started at MSA: 2022
What I do at MSA: I do lighting for concerts and live events
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Firearms
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Hawaii
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Pat Mcafee
Quint Suss
A/V Technician
Quint Suss, A/V Technician
What I do at MSA: Integration/Production
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Hip-Hop History
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Southern Italy
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Kool G Rap
Doug Walsh
Installation Technician
Doug Walsh, Installation Technician
Year started at MSA: 2022
What I do at MSA: Install audio and video equipment
What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation? Growing chickens
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list? Anywhere with white sand and blue water
If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Hank Williams Jr.