As the creative team puts paint to paper, Brad works out the nitty-gritty of coordination, vendor formation, and clear documentation. As part of the AOA team, Brad focuses on making all stages of a projects run smoothly. From concept to construction, this themed entertainment professional is proud to be the minutiae man – leave the details to him!
His fine-tuned skills in the finer points of a production come from over 20 years of experience in the business. Brad has managed both high-end commercial and residential projects, including initiatives like the RCID Pedestrian Bridge fleet across Lake Buena Vista Drive. The majority of his experience involves entire historic restorations, working within the strict confines of historic district requirements. He’s an expert in maintaining craftsmanship without compromising the architectural heritage and, thus, client vision.
And what a wide world of client AOA services. From out-of-this-world experiences over at Meow Wolf’s collective art installations to the reimagining of Disney’s EPCOT, Brad certainly works on a diverse set of projects every day. It’s given him the opportunity to problem solve for a wide variety of issues, but it’s also given him the keen attitude for preventative problem-solving. After 20 years, you learn that performing some little tasks can prevent big tasks from becoming supersized problems; Brad has learned to assess every situation for difficulty eradication and client satisfaction.
Alongside his careful consideration for the particulars of a project, Brad brings a fantastic attitude, morale boost, and a can-do outlook to every opportunity. The themed entertainment world is constantly changing, but Brad takes it with an easygoing mentality despite the high-pressure nature of the industry. Whether it’s helping the creative team figure out how to manage real-world execution or allocating vendors to different accounts, Brad is the designated detail director for all AOA projects.