For decades, we have helped our clients deliver lasting memories to audiences, both big and small, around the world. We are the people behind the scenes, constantly working on cutting edge solutions to create awe and inspiration at some of entertainment’s most spectacular live events.
These are just some of the Pyrotek professionals who can help you conceive, design and deliver exceptional moment after exceptional moment.
Scott oversees the broader strategic direction of Pyrotek, with a focus on ensuring that the company’s products, services, facilities and general operations continuously evolve in a manner which respects the trust Pyrotek’s clients place in it as a partner in the great challenge of bringing live events to life. Prior to the acquisition of Pyrotek by Scott and his business partners, in addition to holding a life-long passion for live entertainment, Scott held a variety of senior roles in private equity, general management, marketing, distribution, legal and risk management.
Reid leads the special effects design process at Pyrotek, using his many years’ of experience, in both conceiving impactful moments and executing them safely and efficiently, to help clients realize the fullest extent of their vision for a show or event. Reid has been with Pyrotek for more than 25 years and has spent much of that time working with a wide variety of artists and productions including Metallica, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, P!nk, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Grammy Awards, ACM Awards, General Motors, Phantom of the Opera and many, many more. Reid is based in Pyrotek’s Nashville office.
Marie works with clients in the New York area and beyond. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience assisting clients with their special effects needs, Marie has led many major projects, including Bruno Mars, Eminem, Jennifer Lopez, The Killers, Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias, The Latin Grammys and many iHeart productions. Marie is a graduate of Northwestern University.
Josh is based in our Nashville office, where he is part of our project management team. Josh comes to Pyrotek with 15 years of experience in outdoor fireworks and large-scale pyrotechnics. Josh is also a licensed technician in proximate and flame effects. His notable contributions to Pyrotek include working with clients such as Taylor Swift, Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, and the Nashville Predators. His role as Project Manager is to collaborate from start to finish with our clients and staff, to ensure a successful show for everyone involved.
Kevin is based in Pyrotek’s Toronto office, where he acts as project manager for a variety of clients in relation to concert tours, award shows and other events. With over 15 years of experience, Kevin is a veteran of live event special effects, having worked with a wide array of artists and producers, including Paul McCartney, Metallica, Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, Green Day, the Grammy Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards and many more. Kevin is a licensed Special Effects Technician for
movies, television, concert tours and theatre events.
As a product Specialist, Victor is responsible for bringing technical expertise to the process of delivering client service as well as the development of new products and technologies. With over 20 years of experience, Victor is an expert in special effects materials and products and specializes in laser technologies. Victor has worked with a wide array of artists and producers, including Paul McCartney, Metallica, Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, Green Day, the Grammy Awards, the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.
Brian Panther is our Product and Technical Support Manager and leads our Lititz, PA facility. Brian’s extensive regulatory experience helps our logistics and operations departments with compliance and his extensive experience in research and development of new special effects and electronic firing systems helps support our road crews, product development, and training teams. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Pyrotechnics Association and is a principal member of the NFPA Technical Committee on special effects. Brian has designed and produced effects for countless live events and has toured with bands such as Aerosmith, Godsmack, Nickelback, and the London symphony.
Karl Seymour is Pyrotek’s Director of Facility Operations, based in our Las Vegas office. Karl brings many years of hands-on special effects operator experience, having been the Lead Special Effects Technician on a number of Cirque du Soleil shows and many one-off events including NBA regular season and all-star games.
Meganne is based in our Las Vegas office and has extensive experience as an ILDA-certified LSO and laser specialist. She has served as the creative lead on a variety of productions including concert tours, live TV, music videos, marketing activations and more. In an always-advancing field, Meganne has well-rounded technical and programming expertise that delivers high-impact laser features for any client. She’s worked with several A-List artists including Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Shania Twain (People’s Choice Awards), Steve Aoki and more. Her desire to collaborate and show-must-go-on attitude is truly an asset to any project.
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