Bandit Lites announces the promotion of Craig Richter to Project Manager-Designer. With more than 14 years at Bandit, Richter’s work ethic coupled with his experience, skill and strategic vision makes him incredibly qualified in his new role. As a Project Manager-Designer, he will plan, direct, and coordinate with Bandit’s clients to ensure the goals and objectives are accomplished within defined budget and time frames.
Before joining Bandit Lites, Richter worked at a regional sound and lighting company outside of the Boston area. He began his touring career at Bandit as a lighting technician on Rascal Flatts, and then progressed as an LD for various artists, including Seether, Miranda Lambert, Chevelle and Halestorm. He’s also acted as Crew Chief for countless productions such as Bonnaroo’s Main Stage, Firefly Festival Main Stage and Nashville’s NYE Mainstage.
“One of the best things I have always liked about working at Bandit is the stability and ability to grow through the company,” said Richter. “When I was touring, I liked having the stability of knowing I always had work once a tour was coming to an end and a place to “go home to”. I had always heard Michael Strickland talk about wanting his employees to have a career at Bandit not just look at it like a job, so once I felt that it was time to come off the road, I approached Bandit about taking the next step in my career here, they were extremely helpful and excited about taking this next step with me.”
“Craig and I have worked closely during his entire tenure at Bandit,” said Jake Tickle, Bandit’s Vice President of Business and Innovation. “He brings bold ideas, a truck load of passion and well-seasoned knowledge base that will help Bandit to continuously raise our own bar. Craig has a diverse portfolio of artists and designers he collaborated with and always has their best intentions in mind. I’m proud to see him join our office staff.”
“I’m excited to be able to help my friends and the next generation make their visions come to life on a large scale either as an LD or a Tech and pass along some of the knowledge I gained over all the years of doing shows and events,” Richter finished. “Also not having my bed going 70 MPH down the road while doing it is exciting as well!”
“Craig is one of the most talented people in the industry,” said Bandit Lites Chair Michael T. Strickland. “His understanding of the gear, the client and the artistic needs of the artist gives Craig the unique ability to add phenomenal value in the process from paper to delivery. Craig does so much more than manage the project, he becomes a living, breathing part of the project. I love Craig and look forward to many more years of growing and learning together. Craig truly lives up to the Bandit mantra of Experience Excellence. Thank you, my friend.”
Further information from Bandit Lites, Inc.: www.BanditLites.com
