USA - Eagle Audio and Lighting is pleased to announce that production veteran Randy Wade has joined its operations in Ft. Worth - Dallas as vice-president of sales and marketing. Wade has been tapped to grow and develop audio, lighting, staging and power solutions for clientele in a variety of markets including corporate, theatre, concert touring, festival and themed events.

"We are proud to bring Randy on board. His vast experience in all areas of the entertainment industry will be a tremendous asset to Eagle", states Greg Hulett, CEO. "With a vast wealth of industry experience and a resource network of several decades, we look forward to having him continue to grow and expand our business on local, regional and a national level. It proves that we are committed to provide all the resources necessary to ensure Eagle Audio and Lighting is an industry leader."

Wade got an early start in the business as the youngest booking agent at The Jim Halsey Co. booking such acts as Roy Clark, Ricky Nelson, Badfinger and Leon Russell then assuming the role of Reba McEntire's first booking agent. Later on, after a stint as vice-president of Audio Analysts handling such projects as Woodstock '94, Wade helped blaze trails for Martin Professional by introducing Martin Professional to America market when no other foreign lighting manufacturer had been successful in penetrating the US market, say Eagle.

During his career, Wade has been involved with acquiring and managing some of the most diverse and unique productions: touring artists such as Gloria Estefan and Linkin Park; award shows such as Academy Awards and Miss America and corporate events such as Camp Jeep, Microsoft and E3. He has also consulted for Billy Bob's Texas audio and lighting departments.

(Lee Baldock)


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