BLUE RIDGE EVENT PRODUCTION
Our mission is to provide superior quality planning services, event lighting, advanced audio/visual support, creative fabric décor and technical production for all types of special events. We strive to achieve the highest standards of customer service and satisfaction. We aim to be to be a valuable asset to the special events industry with more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in design, production, management and on-site maintenance/operation.
Joseph Kalkstein
President / CEO
Joe is a graduate of Ohio State University and achieved his CPA designation while working in Public Accounting. As Blue Ridge's leader, he brings over 30 years of seasoned financial and management expertise to the firm. His vision and organizational, people and client skills have served to guide the growth of the company from a smaller, local entity to a reputable regional firm with offices in both Charlottesville and Richmond. Joe enjoys meeting new clients and exploring new work opportunities, and works within a company doctrine of providing the highest quality services possible with a team of creative and knowledgeable professionals who go the extra mile to satisfy our clients.
William Randall
Vice-President / General Manager
Bill assists with the management and technical needs of A/V events. Bill brings over 20 years of audio/visual technical and management experience at various companies, venue and levels. He was most recently hired as Blue Ridge’s A/V Director in early 2010 and tasked with developing and building Blue Ridge’s A/V department into a cutting-edge force in the industry. Bill's experience also includes an extensive knowledge and expertise in the conference arena, producing and managing a variety of event types and sizes around the country. His commitment to his work at Blue Ridge has earned him a partnership in the firm.
Working with Joe Kalkstein and his professional team was an absolute joy. The entire Blue Ridge Event Production team take their role in making sure big events look great, sound pleasing, and run smoothly, very seriously. Their attention to detail and follow up on questions from clients are praise worthy.
-Elizabeth, WEDDING WIRE REVIEW
Louis Arico
Operations Manager
Richard Lesko
Director of Audio/Video
Donald Sutton
Director of Production
Erra Grant
Operations Manager and Lead CAD Drafter
Zach Baumann
Sales and Design Manager
Star McCray
Director of Special Events
Michele Stevens
Special Event Coordinator
Charlie Emmons
Wintergreen A/V Manager
We have the pleasure of producing events for the following organizations:
Altria
American Cancer Society
Arc of the Piedmont
Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia
Capital One
Castle Hill Cider
Charlottesville SPCA
The College of William and Mary
CFA Institute
Colon Cancer Alliance
Early Mountain Vineyards
George Mason University
Graduate Hotels
Habitat for Humanity
Hampton University
Homesteaders of America
James Madison’s Montpelier
James Madison University
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Library of Virginia
King Family Vineyards
March of Dimes
Norfolk State University
Northrop Grumman
Pippin Hill Farm and Winery
Poe Museum
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Ronald McDonald House
Science Museum of Virginia
Sentara- Martha Jefferson Hospital
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Sweet Briar College
United States Navy
The University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
Tom Tom Founders Festival
Trump Winery
United Way
UVA Children's Hospital
UVA Continuing Medical Association
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
Veritas Vineyard and Winery
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
Virginia Institute of Autism
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Virginia State University
Virginia War Memorial
Washington & Lee University
Wintergreen Resort
Woodberry Forest School
YMCA
