Knoxville Chamber: Bandit Lites Announces Promotions Of Significant Company Leadership

Knoxville TN

13 June, 2022

5:55 PM

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From the Knoxville Chamber: June 3, 2022 KNOXVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is pleased to announce key promotions within the firm with Sharon Draper as the Chief Financial Officer, Dizzy Gosnell as Vice President of Production and John Jenkinson as Director of Integration. Draper oversees all aspects of the financial side of Bandit Lites and leads a large team of dedicated people on a daily basis. "I am exceedingly thankful for Michael Strickland's leadership and strength, especially over these last few years," said Draper. "As I come into this new position, I look forward to the continued success of Bandit." Dizzy Gosnell oversees all of the myriad of details as they relate to production, and he serves as the company's North Star for direction and methodology. He has been a part of the Bandit family since 1993, but he first met Michael forty years ago when Strickland was the Production Manager for Blackfoot and he was on the lighting crew with Meteorlites for Iron Maiden. "We have been great friends ever since," said Strickland. "No one in the entire industry is more knowledgeable, dedicated, and driven than Dizzy. His new position of VP of Production is well deserved and really not big enough. Life without Diz is hard to imagine." Another long time Bandit is John Jenkinson whose promotion to Director of Integration reflects his commitment to providing clients the Bandit mantra of "Experience Excellence." The Bandit Sales and Integration team relies on Jenkinson to provide the correct course for the design, planning and policy at Bandit as it relates to these areas. There is no job that does not cross his meticulous eyes. "John is an absolute rock star," says Strickland. "There is not person better at their job than him. His tireless focus and dedication to getting everything right is amazing. His skill set includes lighting, sound, video, rigging and beyond." About Bandit Lites, Inc. Bandit Lites is a full-service design, management and producer of live events, theatrical productions, and live shows. Bandit Lites has a full staff of highly trained professionals to deal with all types of production needs. Bandit's presence will ensure seamless transitions no matter where your next show takes you. More information available at www.BanditLites.com This press release was produced by the Knoxville Chamber. The views expressed are the author's own.