Jason Pendergraft
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Production Manager, Broadcast Engineer, and Technical Director with 20+ years of experience leading complex live event, broadcast, entertainment, and corporate production operations. Proven success managing technical teams, coordinating large-scale productions, and delivering world-class events from planning through execution. Extensive experience supporting nationally and internationally recognized broadcasts, including multiple Super Bowls, Formula 1 races, FIFA World Cup events, theatrical productions, conventions, and corporate events. Known for exceptional technical leadership, operational excellence, client collaboration, and the ability to solve complex production challenges under demanding live-event conditions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broadcast Engineer in Charge (EIC)
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Lead broadcast engineering operations for nationally and internationally televised live events.
- Served on engineering teams supporting two Super Bowls, Formula 1 race broadcasts, FIFA World Cup productions, and numerous other high-profile sporting and entertainment broadcasts.
- Coordinate engineering personnel and technical resources to ensure flawless execution of mission-critical live broadcasts.
- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges in real time while maintaining uninterrupted production quality.
- Partner with production managers, vendors, and broadcast teams to deliver successful live events.
Entertainment Engineer
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
- Provide technical leadership for concerts, conventions, corporate events, and live entertainment productions.
- Serve in key production roles including Engineering in Charge (EIC), Video Engineer (V1), Audio Engineer (A1), and Technical Director (TD).
- Coordinate technical crews responsible for audio, video, networking, and show control systems.
- Support productions from pre-production planning through live execution while maintaining safety, efficiency, and technical excellence.
Entertainment Production Crestron / BSS Programmer
Wynn Las Vegas
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Programmed and maintained Crestron control systems and BSS Audio Architect systems supporting convention and event spaces throughout Wynn Las Vegas.
- Supported high-profile corporate meetings, conventions, and special events.
- Collaborated with production managers and technical teams to configure, commission, and troubleshoot complex AV systems.
- Helped ensure seamless operation across multiple simultaneous convention and event spaces.
Production Manager / Technical Director / Head of Audio
V Theater Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed day-to-day technical operations for 11 resident productions.
- Directed teams responsible for audio, lighting, video, automation, and rigging systems.
- Planned maintenance schedules and coordinated technical resources to ensure uninterrupted show operations.
- Maintained consistent production quality across multiple theaters while supporting new productions and technical improvements.
- Partnered with creative leadership to implement technical enhancements and operational efficiencies.
Digital Entertainment Systems Specialist
Fertitta Enterprises
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Designed, programmed, commissioned, and maintained sophisticated Crestron-controlled entertainment systems for luxury residences, private aircraft, and super yachts.
- Managed projects from concept through installation and client turnover.
- Collaborated with contractors, designers, and clients to deliver custom automation solutions.
Entertainment Systems Programmer
Joseph Cali Systems
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Designed and programmed integrated Crestron automation systems for luxury residential properties and celebrity estates.
- Coordinated with architects, designers, and installation teams throughout project execution.
- Supported commissioning, documentation, testing, and client training.
General Manager
Travista Custom Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Directed daily operations of a high-end custom AV integration company.
- Managed project scheduling, installation teams, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw projects from design through final commissioning while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Operations Manager
Ambrosia Audio & Video
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Managed daily operations for a luxury residential AV integration company serving high-profile clientele.
- Supervised installation teams, scheduling, quality control, and customer service.
- Designed customized automation and entertainment solutions for complex residential environments.
- Built long-term client relationships through exceptional technical execution and service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Production Management
- Live Event Production
- Broadcast Engineering
- Engineering in Charge (EIC)
- Technical Direction
- Audio
- Video
- Lighting Systems
- Crew Leadership & Scheduling
- Project & Operations Management
- Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Production Planning & Logistics
- Technical Systems Design
- Show Control Systems
- IP networking
- Team leadership
- Technical troubleshooting
- Live event support
Certification
- Dante Certification — Levels 1, 2 & 3
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
Timeline
Broadcast Engineer in Charge (EIC)
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Entertainment Engineer
Freelance
01.2020 - Current
Entertainment Production Crestron / BSS Programmer
Wynn Las Vegas
01.2018 - 01.2020
Production Manager / Technical Director / Head of Audio
V Theater Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Digital Entertainment Systems Specialist
Fertitta Enterprises
01.2011 - 01.2016
Entertainment Systems Programmer
Joseph Cali Systems
01.2008 - 01.2011
General Manager
Travista Custom Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2008
Operations Manager
Ambrosia Audio & Video
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
California State University, Fullerton