Meet the Team
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Eric Gilbert
President, CEO | FOH Productions and Roadcase.com
Eric Gilbert stands at the helm of FOH Productions and Roadcase.com, serving as their President and CEO from the headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. His remarkable career is a testament to his deep-rooted passion for music and unwavering technical expertise.
Eric’s passion for music started at a young age when he joined the band in fourth grade and continued through high school, eventually landing him a music scholarship to Northern Arizona University. Eventually, he landed a job as a technician, where responsibilities included operating audio and lighting equipment for high school events. This experience opened doors to a role as an AV technician at the renowned Arizona Biltmore Hotel. Eventually, he saw a need in the industry, and he was inspired to start FOH Productions.
Eric’s passion and leadership provide the background for everything that FOH does, paving the way for premium customer experiences for those who want caring professionals to take charge of their events.
Bud (William) Norman
Director of Production, Partner | FOH Productions and Roadcase.com
Bud has a long history in the industry, starting in Sunbelt Scenic, AV Concepts, and then eventually going freelance. Eventually, his path crossed with Eric’s. Bud’s exceptional work ethic was an ideal fit for FOH Productions, which led to a full partnership for both FOH Productions and Roadcase.
Clients might see Bud on a job site, but his expertise and leadership are mostly utilized at the Phoenix headquarters.
Austin Engstrom
Vice President, Partner | FOH Productions and Roadcase.com
Austin joined the FOH team in 2008 when he was hired to load and unload trucks as an ambitious and hard-working high school student. After studying business at Northern Arizona University and returning to Phoenix, he was quickly welcomed back onto the FOH team.
Austin has become an integral FOH team member, leading our organization into the future. He is also a partner in our production equipment case company, Roadcase.com. His involvement has helped Roadcase thrive and grow into the future, and the FOH/Roadcase family is excited to see which horizon Austin’s vision will lead us over next.
David Temby
CFO – COO | FOH Productions and Roadcase.com
David Temby is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in a variety of industries, including production, retail, construction, logistics, and entertainment. His diverse skill set includes accounting, finance, human resources, legal, compliance, sales management, operations, project management, and IT, which makes him a natural for his role as Chief Operations Officer of FOH Productions and Roadcase.
Originally entering the industry as a lighting and sound technician, David found himself working in the local Phoenix theatrical market, providing freelance services to several local productions. It wasn’t long before he found himself moving up the professional ladder, where one of his noted accomplishments was increasing an organization’s revenue from $1.5 million to $56 million annually. His continued passion for audio engineering and event production led him to FOH Productions, where his expertise and leadership serve as a generous resource of knowledge and vision.
Jacob Kennedy
Sr. Project Manager, Partner | FOH Productions
Introduced to the FOH Productions family by Austin, Jacob has a long history with the company, making him a cornerstone team member of FOH Productions. While serving in the United States Army, Jacob picked up mechanical skills on top of military-grade discipline. This formative experience helps shape his level of care and attention to detail.
Jacob originally started at Roadcase and has served as warehouse manager, master electrician, and lighting designer. As a current partner and Senior Project Manager, his leadership is marked by his ability to stay cool under pressure and quickly find ways to overcome hurdles to the ultimate goal.
Kendle Smith
Sr. Project Manager, Partner | FOH Productions
Kendle started with FOH Productions in 2017 after working for Merestone, a local AV company. His passion for competition is integral to FOH: he’s an exemplary model for contributing wherever it’s needed and going above and beyond to ensure jobs are done right. As a Senior Project Manager, he oversees the moving parts of FOH jobs, makes sure our teams show up prepared, ready to anticipate surprises, and is equipped to sweat the small stuff so our customers don’t have to. Before serving as a Senior Project Manager, Kendle also filled human resource roles when needed, giving him a well-rounded perspective of FOH Productions and how to best support our team members and field technicians.
Aaron Raymond
Director of Engineering | FOH Productions
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS
Nick Phrasavath
Audio Department Manager
Kyle McComb
Lighting and LED Department Manager
Eric Chase
Video Department Manager
PROJECT MANAGERS
Wayne Stockton
Senior Project Manager
Steve LaRose
Senior Project Manager
Camden Gilbert
Project Manager
Adam Lover
Project Manager
Mac Mayers
Project Manager
Jonathan Montes
Project Manager
Pedro Guzman
Project Manager
Jay Feretto
Rental Project Manager