start of main content ABOUT US About Christie Lites Rental Reps » Christie Lites Bios What Our Customers are Saying Our Suppliers AODA Career Opportunities Christie Lites Bios Huntly Christie CEO Known for his fast pace and referred to by many as “The Hurricane”, Huntly has spent more than 3 decades in the stage lighting industry continually honing his craft. His job is defined as "determining the future of Christie Lites and taking action to make sure that future happens". He is a big believer in the importance of focus and constantly looks at ways to simplify the company, tighten its operations and innovate. Full Bio Ken Alexander VP Rentals Starting behind the scenes in elementary school, Ken graduated with honors from the Theatre Dept. of Western Washington University. During University, Ken spent time at the scene shops of the Julliard School and Minnesota Opera. After graduation he returned home to Vancouver where his college interest in dance was the ticket to his next engagement. Full Bio Michael Rawson Treasurer I began my accounting career as a clerk in an advertising agency and assisted in the media buying department. I have held accounting positions ever since, always learning more about the profession and how businesses operate. Full Bio Dan Souwand VP Equipment, Systems & Warehousing Before working with Christie Lites Dan worked at several regional theaters around Ontario such as Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Huron Country Playhouse and Sudbury Theatre Center. Full Bio Paul Dhingra VP of Software Development Paul's career began in 1989, when at the age of 17, he decided to force his way into Radio. By repeatedly and continuously calling the request lines at Toronto radio station CFNY (several times a day for over 6 months), he was eventually given a daily 30 second bit on the morning show, followed by a brief internship in the music department. Full Bio Shane Gillespie CIO Shane Gillespie began his technology career eighteen years ago in the United States Marine Corps. Shane was stationed at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California. Full Bio Joel Van Netten VP Asset Management Joel began his technical theatre career at the tender age of sixteen under the guise of a sound technician for such musicals as Bye Bye Birdie and Fame, the musical. From the beginning, he was hooked. Full Bio Gaynor Rawson Chief Human Resources Officer Gaynor Rawson is the Chief Human Resources Officer and is a long standing employee of Christie Lites. Prior to joining Christie Lites in 2012, Gaynor’s Human Resources career began in the 90s when joining an IT start-up company. Over her HR career she has worked in a variety of business sectors including banking and investment, IT consulting, insurance and event lighting. Full Bio Karina Mendoza VP Show Management Karina considers herself a native Floridian despite being born in Queens, NY because her family moved to Orlando when she was very young. She considers the move a blessing because her Colombian blood cannot handle the cold weather or snow! Full Bio Carl Perrone, CPA Controller Full Bio Forthcoming Pete Hulin VP Operations Full Bio Forthcoming Full Bio Tim Haack Western Regional Operations Director From over 20 years ago, I knew the Entertainment Industry was where I wanted to be. I have been quite involved in the music industry for years and have worked at many show and performance venues. Full Bio Fred Foster Central Distribution Manager It's been quite a journey to get to this point. I was born on a small farm in Western New York and spent 18 years in the same area, pretty much isolated from everything in the rest of the world. Like most people in the area I sought out the military to escape from the seclusion of the rural life. Full Bio Jenn Bodshaug Director of Project Management Hailing from the rough and tumble streets of northeastern Massachusetts, Jenn has taken a journey full of twists and turns to get to where she is now. Ample time was spent in choirs and theatre programs targeted towards youths throughout middle and high school, however, a desire to NOT be the one in the spotlight lead her down other paths. Full Bio Gord MacFarlane Project Manager Gord began his stage lighting career in high school. He attended Red Deer College Technical Theatre Studies program and then went on to work at the college as a Stage manager and Technical Director. From there Gord left to attend the Banff Centre for the Arts lighting work study program. Full Bio Robert Irving Project Manager Like most people I chose my career in high school after taking over as the lighting tech. Even though Gordon Graydon wasn’t into putting on plays or musicals, they still kept me busy. From there I decided that I should work as a co-op student at Jack Frost before spending all kinds of money on college for a career I knew little about, but was determined to work in. Full Bio Amber Etra Business Development Manager Full Bio Forthcoming Full Bio COVID-19 DIVERSITY ABOUT US GALLERY RENTAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACTS Privacy Policy Employee Login © Copyright 2021 Christie Lites website by cybertech .