Our Management
Jeremiah “Jere” Harris
Chairman & CEO
Jere Harris, PRG’s Chairman and CEO, has been active in Broadway theatre production since 1970, with family ties to the theatre industry that extend back four generations.
In 1982, Jere founded Harris Production Services to provide production management services to the live entertainment industry. In 1984, Jere founded Scenic Technologies to develop new scenic fabrication and automation techniques for the live entertainment market. Scenic Technologies quickly revolutionized the way scenery is automated through its introduction of Stage Command, a proprietary motion control system.
In response to rising client demand for one-stop production solutions, Jere formed Production Resource Group in 1995 with Harris Production Services and Scenic Technologies as its cornerstones. In the following years, leading lighting, audio, and video, companies were brought into the group, making PRG a global supplier of entertainment technology.
Kevin Baxley
President and Chief Executive Officer, Entertainment
Americas and Japan
As President and CEO, Entertainment, Kevin is directly responsible for the Concert Touring, Film & TV, Special Events and Theatrical markets globally; the Dallas R&D and Services operations; R&D for Stage Command® Systems; Product and Asset Management functions; the Los Angeles, New Jersey, Mount Vernon and New Windsor and Tokyo depots; and opportunities emerging in Mexico, Central and South American markets.
Kevin joined PRG in 1988 as CFO and has served in several financial and operational roles prior to his current appointment. He was instrumental in developing the Asset Management and Product Management functions as well as acquisitions, integrations and many programs designed to improve operational efficiencies.
Kevin received an MBA from New York University and is a CPA. His previous experience includes the professional services firm, Ernst & Whitney, the transportation industry firm Malcolm McLean, and the medical devices industry.
Scott Hansen
President and Chief Executive Officer, Corporate
and Trade Show Americas
As President and CEO, Corporate and Trade Show, Scott is responsible for the automotive, corporate and trade show markets in North America as well as global coordination of our efforts in these markets. Scott oversees operations in Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Toronto, Michigan, Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. These operations integrate the lighting, audio, video, LED and scenic disciplines together with PRG’s technical resources to provide a full-service solution to clients.
Since joining PRG in May 1997, Scott has been involved in both financial and operational management of the company. He performed essential financial roles including Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
Scott received a BS in Accounting from the University at Albany in New York and is a Certified Public Accountant. He joined PRG from the professional services firm Ernst & Young.
Robert Manners
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
As PRG’s Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel, Bob oversees all of the company’s legal affairs and has had an active role in all of the company’s acquisitions and capital transactions.
Prior to joining PRG in 1997, Bob served as a partner at the law firm of Pepe & Hazard LLP in Hartford, Connecticut, and as an attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York City.
Bob received his JD from Columbia University Law School, an LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law, and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Stephan Paridaen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Europe, Africa, Asia
Stephan Paridaen oversees PRG’s operations in Europe, Asia and Africa. He is responsible for Distribution and Sales & Integration activities and the overall video strategy.
Prior to joining PRG, Stephan served as Division President of Media & Entertainment at Barco, an international leading professional display solutions provider, where he spearheaded the convergence of video and lighting.
Stephan has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and a Master’s degree in Economics. He also holds an MBA from the Brussels University and has successfully concluded the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Fred Christensen
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Fred oversees all of the company’s financial affairs. He is responsible for PRG’s information technology operations and is involved in the company’s acquisition efforts. In North America, Fred is directly responsible for Distribution and Sales & Integration.
Prior to joining PRG, Fred was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bertelsmann’s North American direct-to-consumer businesses, where he was responsible for finance and operations and led the company’s acquisition and integration efforts.
Prior to joining Bertelsmann, Fred was Vice President, Business Development & Operations for Virtual Lottery, a Walker Digital startup offering patented methods to deliver digital games to consumers.
Fred received his BS from Marist College. He is a New York State Certified Public Accountant.