Tom Giatron

Experienced Audio Visual professional with more than 35 years of experience managing concerts, festivals, touring productions, corporate events, venue operations, and technical production teams. Extensive expertise in production advancing, artist relations, crew leadership, vendor management, technical systems, budgeting, and event execution from load-in through settlement. Proven ability to deliver successful productions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

A1 System Designer & Production Manager at Country USA, Rock USA, Moondance Jam, Country Thunder

• Directed large-scale production operations for nationally recognized music festivals over a 25-year period.
• Coordinated technical crews, vendors, subcontractors, and production resources.
• Managed production logistics, scheduling, artist support, and technical execution.
• Oversaw audio systems, staging, and event operations for multi-day festivals.
• Ensured adherence to schedules, operational standards, and safety requirements.

Touring & House Engineer at Manhattan Transfer

• Supported touring production operations and front-of-house audio management.
• Coordinated with artists, management, and venue staff to deliver high-quality performances.

Owner / Chief Engineer at Pantheon Recording Studios

• Managed daily operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and client relationships.
• Oversaw technical infrastructure and production workflows.

Assembly, Diagnostics, Manufacturing & Repair Technician at Tangent Systems

• Built, tested, diagnosed, and repaired professional audio equipment and mixing consoles.
• Supported quality assurance and technical troubleshooting operations.

Substitute Front of House Audio Engineer / Production Support Specialist at Arizona Financial Theatre

Formerly Dodge Theatre, Coamerica Theatre, and Arizona Federal Theatre. Contract / On-Call

• Served as a trusted substitute FOH Engineer supporting concerts, theatrical productions, and special events.
• Collaborated with venue production management, touring crews, and technical personnel to ensure seamless event execution.
• Supported operations from load-in through load-out while maintaining production quality and venue standards.

Church AV Experience at Self-Employed

• Designed, installed, and optimized AV systems for multiple churches throughout the Phoenix Valley.
• Helped churches transition to live-streaming during the pandemic.
• Currently provides AV support and technical consultation for a local church.

Corporate Event Production Manager / Audio Systems Engineer at Self-Employed (Present)

• Manage technical production for corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, galas, and special events.
• Oversee audio, video, staging, communications, and event logistics from setup to strike.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time to maintain event continuity and client satisfaction.

Science and Engineering Studies – Arizona State University

Electronics and Technology – DeVry Institute of Technology