Joe Schenk, Sr.
Contact
Office Phone: 702-942-4801
Mobile Phone: 702-296-4328
Locations
6050 South Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89118-3123
9111 Sunland Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA 91352-2053
President, West Coast Operations
Joe Schenk manages PRG’s lighting, audio, projection, labor, and scenic operations in Las Vegas.
Joe has over three decades of entertainment industry experience. As president and general manager of PRG’s Las Vegas operation, Joe has overseen PRG’s contributions to many of the top current and prior attractions in Las Vegas, including Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton, EFX at the MGM Grand, Caesar’s Magical Empire at Caesar’s Palace, The Masquerade in the Sky at the Rio, The Conservatory at the Bellagio, Storm at Mandalay Bay, and The Fremont Street Experience. Other major PRG projects Joe has overseen include development of a wireless trolley at The Grove shopping complex in Los Angeles, fabrication of staging and other scenic elements for the 2002 Olympics, and the development of numerous scenic sets for corporate and special events.
Prior to joining PRG, Joe served as a project principal in the development of the enormously popular Battle of Buccaneer Bay show at Treasure Island. He also served as head carpenter at the Desert Inn and entertainment director at the Aladdin Hotel during the early part of his career.
In addition to his scenic experience, Joe has managed the business and personal affairs of several leading entertainers, including Wayne Newton and Lola Falana. Joe continues to stay active in entertainment management by serving as a production manager on many USO tours. Joe has volunteered his time and expertise to the USO since 1978.
Joe has a bachelor degree in political science from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas.
When Joe is not working at PRG, he likes to spend time visiting regional auto shows and tinkering on his custom hot rod.