Paul is an industry pioneer who revolutionized video board and in-venue sport presentation with the world’s first outdoor color display at Dodger Stadium. He founded Big Screen Network Productions which became Van Wagner Productions. For more than 40 years, Kalil has guided his talented team of producers, directors, creatives, editors, and designers to stage the most watched sporting and entertainment events of all time. In 2020, when live sports and events were restricted by a global pandemic, Kalil pivoted and deployed Van Wagner’s event presentation and engagement experience to the virtual environment. From TV-broadcast events like the NFL Draft, to large-scale conferences and summits hosted by Fortune 500 companies and the US Government, Van Wagner’s expertise was highly sought after as the world looked to connect people and businesses in new ways and elevate live and virtual presentations.

Today, Van Wagner Productions remain the worlds’ experts in live and virtual event productions, sport presentation, and video board productions. The team has achieved unparalleled success because of their commitment to pushing the boundaries of event presentation, innovating using new media and technology to engage audiences and spectators in ways that rival in-home television viewing.

Bob Becker is one of the most respected and influential producers in the sport presentation industry. Becker has overseen game presentation and video operation for some of the highest profile leagues, teams, venues, events, brands, and corporations in the world. He is credited with producing the nation’s most creative and entertaining stadium and arena shows and has developed high-end digital control rooms that serve as the gold-standard for the global video/message board industry.

Becker’s long list of career accomplishments includes the development, production, and direction of some of the worlds most watched sporting events, including multiple Olympic Games and NFL Super Bowls. The Telly and Golden Matrix Award winner has also served in lead production roles for the MLB World Series and Field of Dreams Game, Kentucky Derby, US Open Tennis, F1 Miami Grand Prix, Ryder Cup, NHL Winter Classic, NCAA Men’s Final Four, College World Series, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement & Game, NFL International Series, USFL, and many more.

In 2020, Becker’s expertise was highly sought after as the world looked to connect people and businesses in new ways and elevate live and virtual events during the pandemic. Applying his event presentation and fan engagement experience to the virtual world, Becker led production for TV-broadcast events like the NFL Draft, large-scale events with Fortune 500 companies, and the US Department of State’s Summit of the Americas and Summit for Democracy.

With an impressive 25-year track record in the sports industry, Brent brings a wealth of leadership and sales experience to Van Wagner Productions. He leads the Business Development team at Van Wagner Productions, with a primary focus on expanding the company’s client base and strengthening existing relationships worldwide. With his visionary leadership, the team is poised to make significant advancements in the ever-evolving sports landscape.

Before joining the team, Brent played a pivotal role at Daktronics Inc where he led sales for the agency’s Professional Sports Division. During his extensive 23-year tenure, Brent was personally involved in the sale of more LED equipment to venues across the U.S., solidifying his position as a renowned industry expert.

With nearly 25 years of sports presentation & live event production experience, Brian’s portfolio of accomplishments includes involvement in marquee Special Events for professional sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, and NHL, NCAA National Championships, hybrid large-scale corporate events, US State Dept Summits, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Olympic Games, Department of Defense Warrior Games, FIFA Club World Cup Soccer, NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and more.

A native of Colorado, Ryan began his career with the Denver Broncos gaining unparalleled experience in the sport presentation and live event space, while establishing himself as a respected editor, designer, and technician. He brings his experience to the forefront of some of the largest sporting events in the world, spearheading the development of dynamic content as well as sitting in the director’s chair for live events, creating memorable experiences for millions of fans across the globe.

Kevin oversees crewing and logistics for iconic sports and entertainment venues such as SOFI Stadium and YouTube Theater, Rose Bowl Stadium, LA Memorial Coliseum, Banc of California Stadium, and UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. He also oversees operations for stadium control rooms and special productions for clients including the Tournament of Roses.

After a short stint in television as a Producer and editor, Kevin grew his stadium entertainment career with the Los Angeles Dodgers first as a freelance Replay Operator before advancing to Director. He later took on additional responsibilities including overseeing UCLA football production operations, Rose Bowl Game production operations, and the Dodgers control room operations in 2000. For more than two decades he has designed and managed elite crews, control rooms, and operations for some of California’s most recognized sports destinations.

Christy’s experience in entertainment and international sports are unmatched. She has produced Sport Presentation and Victory Ceremonies for more Olympic and Paralympic Games than any other person in the world. Her creativity and approach were forged through decades of experience combining sports, music, and entertainment.

Christy got her start in production in the early days of MTV, before joining ESPN’s X Games. For more than a decade, she has worked with multiple international sports federations given her successful track record delivering record engagement, energy, and unmatched creative vision. She was the Executive Producer of Sport Presentation for eight out of the last ten Olympic Games, The 2022 World Games, 2021 Junior Pan American Games, Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games, Lima 2019 and Rio 2007 Pan & Parapan American Games, and the Doha 2011 Arab Games. In Vancouver 2010, Christy was the VP of Sport Production & Victory Ceremonies and was responsible for producing Whistler Medals Plaza, Team Welcome Ceremonies and Medaling Athlete transport. During the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Beijing 2022, she also oversaw the special “Athlete Moment” project for Olympic Broadcast Services.

Kelly has spent most of her 20+ year career producing US events such as the AVP, UCLA, USC, NCAA Championships, Kentucky Derby, Rose Bowl Game, Pac-12 Championships, NFL Tentpole Events. She has extensive international experience producing FIVB/Volleyball World International Indoor and Beach events, the 2010, 2016, and 2020 Olympic Games, SEA Games (Southeast Asian Games), MLS All-Star Events and others.

Emily has spent most of her career in the sports entertainment industry and oversees the Special Events production team, working with corporate clients across a variety of industries. Emily has significant experience in show calling, content development, script writing, and event production. She is passionate about understanding her clients’ goals and objectives and creatively taking them to the next level.

Lindsay is a seasoned Producer with extensive sports, concert/live music and entertainment experience. With a diverse and multi-disciplined background, Lindsay leads game presentation for Van Wagner’s NFL and college football events, consistently delivering captivating experiences for fans. Lindsay’s deep understanding of the unique dynamics of live sports and her innovative approach to enhancing fan engagement have solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in the field. Lindsay’s experience also includes producing large-scale entertainment events, from ideation to execution including creative direction, production, and choreography.

An industry leader in broadcast & event production technology, Nate oversees Production Operations for some of the largest live events in the world. Nate has overseen the technical operations of every NFL special event since 2013 including the Super Bowl, Draft and International Series, US Open Tennis Championships, College Football Playoff National Championship, Summit events for the Department of State & White House, along with multiple NCAA Championships, and more.

Alex has been video editing for over 15 years, starting out as a freelance editor across a variety of creative spaces, from documentary films to car commercials and music videos. Alex’s passion is capturing and cutting images that invoke emotion and tell a story. Since joining the team more than a decade ago, Alex has successfully applied his commercial film background developing sports and live event content to help major clients tell their stories in new and innovative ways.

Aaron’s extensive design experience includes video, 3D and motion graphics. Over nearly a decade with the team, Aaron has led design, editing, and animated video and graphics projects for major sporting events and teams around the world, including the Super Bowl, US Open, Kentucky Derby, NCAA Final Four and other Championships. Prior to joining with the team, Aaron was an independent design consultant, working with a variety of corporate and sports partners including NCAA, Eli Lilly, ESPN, Indiana Pacers, Roche Diagnostics, Carrier, and IN.GOV.

As Director of Operations, Amanda seamlessly blends strategic planning and hands-on experience. At Van Wagner, Amanda oversees diverse, large scale projects including construction of Van Wagner’s state-of-the-art Broadcast Control Center. Her role involves optimizing resources, strategic planning, and team collaboration to enhance ways of working and improve efficiencies. Prior to joining the team, Amanda worked for realtor.com and Move, Inc for two decades in various national account management roles.

Elizabeth specializes in everything behind-the-scenes and leads client relations. She navigates everything from ticketing, travel, and logistics, to finance, contracts, and the day-to-day project team operations. She has spent her career in the sports and event industry, gaining experience at the Carolina Hurricanes, Memphis in May International Festival and Microsoft.

Jonathan is a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in production. He joined Van Wagner as an editor upon graduating from the Cinema and Television Arts program at California State University Northridge. After working many years and events in editing, he now meticulously oversees hundreds of projects each year as the Director of Production. Forecasting needs for upcoming projects, crewing events worldwide, and managing the production pipeline are some of his many roles within our production division. Jonathan ensures projects are delivered on time and consistently surpass expectations by meeting the Van Wagner standard. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and attention to detail, Jonathan’s expertise has been instrumental in the team’s continued success and growth as a leader in the sports production industry.

Before transitioning to Van Wagner Productions in 2020, Chrissy previously worked in Van Wagner’s College and Dorna divisions, where she focused on collegiate marketing, campus-wide partnerships, and TV-Visible signage advertising.

In her current role, Chrissy leads cross-functional planning to identify and execute strategic projects that align with the company’s long-term objectives. Her responsibilities include contract management, financial reporting and analysis, project management, client relations, and overseeing special projects and internal initiatives.

Previously, Chrissy managed aspects of large-scale events as part of the Business Development and Operations/Logistics teams, showcasing her proficiency in planning and event management. Her event experience encompasses sports and live events, including notable collaborations with Adobe, The Boston Beer Company, US Open Tennis and BNP Paribas Open, CFP, Final Four, Kentucky Derby, Major League Baseball, and NFL Super Bowl.

Nelson is an accomplished professional with a rich background in production and live events. With expertise spanning more than a decade in both sport presentation and corporate live event production, Nelson has earned a reputation for delivering compelling content and flawless productions.

Nelson joined Van Wagner in 2018 and has played a key role in video board and live event production for notable clients including the NFL, Kentucky Derby, US Open Tennis, Atlantic Coast Conference, Adobe, The Boston Beer Company, and the Sugar Bowl. In his new role as Broadcast Facility Operations Manager, Nelson oversees Van Wagner’s Broadcast Control Center in Raleigh, NC. In this role, he leads the company’s efforts in providing cutting-edge remote production solutions.

Prior to joining Van Wagner, Nelson spent time at Fox Sports South and was a freelance producer on multiple projects, before returning to his alma mater – UNC-Chapel Hill – where he specialized in video board production and live broadcasts.