Our Mission

We believe that a partnership with our organization is an experience, and as such to those who have not worked with us before, we invite them to Experience It!

Our Values

We believe in offering our clients the best service possible, at an affordable price. By utilizing our industry connections with vendors and venues, Your Satisfaction is guaranteed!

Our Solution

We work closely with our clients throughout the entire consultation process. From concept to execution, we're here to help every step of the way! Wether it's your first event, or your thousandth.

Concept

Bring your own plans, or work with our account managers to bring your dreams to life.

Contract

No hidden fees, clauses, or unintelligible legal-speak. Every time.

Execution

Consistent production of client specifications means better conversions and ROI for your events.

Meet The Team

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Jesse Durlin
Jesse Durlin founded OPAV out of a desire to bring a fresh perspective to the show production and AV equipment rental industries.
Brandon Berry
Brandon Berry serves as our President of Business Development following a seven year tenure at VAE/PSAV. Brandon currently oversees key clients in our portfolio, and provides crucial support for new business.
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Jay Wehlau
Jamin Wehlau is our in-house industry veteran with over 16 years of consecutive AV experience, Jay serves as our Executive Director of Accounts, and has worked with Beamworks, ElectroVoice, Brooke Hogan, Swank, and other AV organizations.
Don Marsh
Don Marsh serves us as a production manager, as well as being one of our longest tenured employees, Don has been responsible for lighting design, production management, and multi-discipline crew lead at many of our events.
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Tony Brinkman
From July 2016, Tony Brinkman has joined OPAV as a permanent member of our sales team, and has held high-level positions with Visual Sound and VAE in similar capacities.
Mike McFarland
Originally from Southern California, Mike McFarland's diverse background and work experience includes: Concert Tours, Televised Broadcasting Events, Celebrity Performances, and various Corporate Conferences and Trade Show Events for Fortune 500 Companies.
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Chris Steffan
Our Controller, Chris Steffan is from Louisville, KY and has worked all over the world before settling down permanently in Orlando 3 years ago. He attended NYU Tisch and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Design, Production, and Directing with a minor in Arts Administration
 Aaron Gopen
Originally from central Connecticut, Aaron Gopen currently serves as our Director of Marketing and has lived in Orlando since 2009. Aaron is a Stevie Award-winning graphic designer, and has formerly held the title of Project Manager.
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 Khrystle Rader
Khrystle Rader, General Manager, has evolved in the event industry in multiple creative and managerial capacities for the last decade.
Who's Next?
Who will join us next? Will it be you? Apply now on our Careers page!
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We Are OPAV
We're Here To Help. With Your Event Or Tour, From Concept To Execution, Every Step Of The Way. Let's Get Started.
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OPAV

We are a full service, end-to-end event production company. From intimate corporate gatherings, to music festivals, and even stage show tours, we do it all!

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