Erich Hudgens has worked with Bandit for seven years both as a lighting technician and project coordinator before taking on the role of shop foreman. In his new position, Erich will work to ensure all the events prepping on the floor have their needs met, assist with shipping needs, check in returning shows and ultimately make sure the shop stays organized and efficient.
Jimmy Hatten's new position as Project Manager fulfills a critical role in bringing lighting designers' visions to reality. Using the clients' ideas, Jimmy will create touring systems, festivals or one-off shows from the beginning stages of prep, to being loaded on to the trucks, to then providing support throughout the entire run of the tour or event.
Shawn Lear brings eight years of touring expertise and another seven years as a project manager with Bandit Lites to his new role as client representative. He's managed every aspect of lighting systems for events and tours of all sizes, from rigging and fixture plots, figuring out DMX, cable, and power, all the way down to nuts and bolts for the truss.
"Shawn, Jimmy and Erich are valuable team members at Bandit," said Bandit chair Michael T. Strickland. "Each of them has spent years in the Bandit system and have continued to learn, grow and add value to the lives of those around them. Out fierce family culture and dedication to our clients is what makes them who they are. We know the next few years will be even brighter with these three gentlemen in their new roles. I wish to thank them all for everything they do."
(Jim Evans)
