Staff Bios
The Heroic Productions team has the experience and know-how to create memorable events for its clients. We like to think of them as the heroes. They are able to make the impossible, well, possible.
Jon Young: President and CEOJon Young brings over 30 years of experience to the world of event production. With his magic touch and eye for detail, Jon makes sure that every event attendee and guest leaves with a smile on their face.
Phil Karatz: Lighting DirectorWith nearly two decades of experience Phil has worked on everything from Bob Dylan concert tours to the Clinton Inaugural Ball.
Tom McKnight: Production ManagerTom McKnight lives by two simple credos: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it and always have a plan B. These two philosophies along with Tom’s nearly 15 years as a production manager make him ready, willing and able to tackle...
Tom Gorman: Lighting ManagerTom Gorman’s 15 years of lighting design and management make him the perfect complement to Heroic’s team. With the freedom to make the lights dance like you wouldn’t believe, Tom makes sure that every event he works on truly shines.
Jim Loveland: Lighting and Sound EngineerWith over a decade of experience as a Lighting and Sound Engineer, Jim Loveland is truly Heroic’s “everything guy.“ You need it, Jim can handle it.
Kirk Schutrop: Audio ManagerFor the past 15 years, Kirk has made thousands of corporate guests happy by skillfully and confidently amplifying the singers, musicians and speakers they came to see and hear. Whether it’s the hottest national act or your favorite corporate CEO, Kirk...
Brad Kern: Audio EngineerOver 20 years of pro-audio experience. Began at a production company in Kansas City in 1988. Toured the world as a front of house engineer for several major label acts from 1991 into 2004 including Trip Shakespeare, Semisonic, Dan Wilson, N*E*R*D...