Our Team

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Matt Geiser

Founder, CEO and Engineering Lead

Matt is a seasoned veteran of the live events industry. From his time at the Berklee School of Music in the early 90s to today, Matt has dedicated himself to pushing the limits of presentation technology. He spent over a decade as a Vista Spyder systems specialist and established himself as a leading video systems engineer in the live event industry over his 20+ year career as a freelance engineer and company owner. From ultra-wide screen panoramic displays for thousands in a live audience to 3D virtual program engineering design – Matt is the guy to discuss what’s possible today and what’s next for tomorrow. Matt resides in our Ice 9 South office in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife and two kids.

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Chaz Loews

Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder

Chaz is a highly accomplished audio, video, and VFX engineer and production designer who is passionately dedicated to employing the most advanced systems available to make every live and virtual engagement the best that it can possibly be. After finishing his degree in Music Business from the UMass Lowell in 2006, Chaz quickly established himself as an exceptional team leader in the industry. After a dozen years of accumulating an incredible inventory of equipment, Chaz and Matt merged the companies into Ice 9 Productions, with Chaz leading the Operations side of the business from our Wakefield HUB and Studios. He lives in Wakefield with his wife, two kids, a cat, and a dog.

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Blair Howell

VP, Director of Client Services

For dozens of years, Blair has been integral to delivering hundreds of event experiences for thousands of audience members – always while laser-focused on the primary goal – the effective communication of a memorable message by a carefully designed and curated experience. From regional professional theater to corporate theater across 3+ decades, Blair has worked as a Scenic Craftsman, Audio Engineer, Director, Technical Director, Producer, Executive Producer, and Account Director, providing full production services for business communications events of all kinds. He brings a broad range of business, theatrical, technical, and creative skills to Ice 9 Productions and works extensively with producers, designers, TDs, and corporate clients across the globe to deliver precisely managed high-impact live event and virtual experiences. Blair works closely with the client and all stakeholders on the team to most efficiently and effectively design and technically implement live, virtual, and hybrid events. He lives in Reading with his wife, two kids, and a plethora of pets.

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Kevin Lawson

Video and VFX Engineer

Kevin is a senior engineer and technical manager who has been on the front lines of delivering complex event programs for over 3 decades now. His project leadership skills and extensive design experience are a huge asset to any live and/or broadcast project that he becomes involved with. As a CAD designer, production switcher, camera director, 3D modeling, and VFX expert, he is always looking for new ways to push the creative limits of current technology - and achieve the client’s vision.

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Chris Fendt

Client Services Manager

Chris is a primary client contact for projects large and small at Ice 9 Productions. He brings over 17 years of practical hands-on technical experience to every project. As a technical operations manager, he handled everything and everything in-between everything for just about every show. His experience ensures that personnel, resources, and logistics are expertly managed through all phases of the technical production process. Chris and Chaz were roommates at ULowell going back to 2006, and he also has his degree in Music Business. He’s been managing and organizing the Lowell Summer Music Series, among others for years. As an accomplished musician, Chris makes incredible music with his trumpet(s), has an amazing vinyl collection, and loves living in Lowell with his wonderful partner of many years.

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Anthony Santoro

Senior Audio Systems Engineer

Following his Music Education and Drum Set Performance Degree from Berklee College of Music, Anthony toured the world as a professional musician. He spent over a decade as Production Manager of Hard Rock Live in Boston, where he dovetailed his audio engineering passions into a very successful career as a highly accomplished Audio Engineer. Anthony is well known for his impeccably neat documentation, cable management, and organization within the many racks of complex digital audio systems that he has designed and implemented with Chaz and Matt over the last 20 years. For highly complex interactive engagements with multiple control rooms, on-site studios, and remote studios in action concurrently, Anthony’s aggressive organization skills set the standard for making any room or arena sound pristine. He can be found at any hour taking care of his never-ever tired puppy, Archer.

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Will Gangi

Lead LED and Camera Engineer

Will has been leading production teams since he finished his degree in Communications Media from Fitchburg State. His experience with AV production, warehouse management, freelancer management, labor scheduling, and safety has become integral to smooth operations here at Ice 9. Nothing gets by Will, at work, or in his off time in the net as the goalie for his hockey team. If it needs to be set up, taken down, filmed, programmed, or operated, Will is the guy to count on to make it happen. He lives in Fitchburg with his wife and Corgi pooch, Scooter. 

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Michael Breslin

Audio Engineer

As someone who grew up jamming in basements with friends on the Cape, Mike’s love of music and sound technology launched early.   It began in 3rd grade with a guitar, through many bands and ensembles, through a stop at Hoffstra, through the New England Institute of Art and an Audio & Media Technology Certificate, and straight to the Regatta Bar as a house audio engineer.   He found it inspiring to work for such notables as Ron Carter, Mike Stearn, and NRBQ and mix them in a terrible room that he could skillfully make sound great.   He has over a decade of experience as a freelance audio engineer, and over 5 years on staff at another production AV company before joining the Ice 9 team.  His passion for audio engineering and exploring new technologies is clear when you listen to the quality of his work in the field.

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John Dubil

Chief Strategy Officer

As a visionary executive with a 35-year track record of enhancing value for his clients, John consistently demonstrates his expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational excellence with a client-centric, continuous improvement mindset. He’s been a successful Client Services Director who is known for his ability to build strong and meaningful partnerships that boost both client satisfaction and employee engagement. He previously served for 20 years as Group Director of Broadcast and Events at Fidelity Investments, where he was able to flex his intrapreneurial arm, leading an award-winning internal advertising agency within Fidelity that was responsible for launching new products and organizing complex, high-quality global webcasts. He also spearheaded the development of a live communication service within the marketing department, providing key support to sales, education, and motivation for clients, employees, and resellers. Previous to that, while at Carabiner as VP and Director of Sales, John spearheaded the agency’s strategic entry and expansion into the Canadian market and adeptly navigated the transition from a local company into a larger multi-national company. John holds an MBA from Babson College and a BA in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina and has been recognized for his innovative approach and ability to drive change and as a keynote speaker at various industry conferences.

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Chris Hubbard

Director of Production

Chris Hubbard is a seasoned event industry professional with nearly three decades of experience in live and remote production management and technology. His career took him from UMass straight to touring on-the-road; first as an audio systems tech with Joe Cocker, Fish, and Bruce Springsteen among others.  He discovered corporate AV production and quickly established himself as a go-to freelancer, producer and later as a business owner.    Chris has project-managed events across multiple countries, delivering high-impact experiences for high-profile clients such as TED, NASA, the Nobel Prize Summit, IBM, and Facebook. With expertise in site coordination, budgeting, labor management, and vendor relations, Chris has successfully overseen multi-million dollar productions in partnership with industry-leading event agencies for some of the largest stadium productions in the world, including Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones, Elton John, and U2, to name a few. His global network of talent and resources ensures seamless execution for events of any scale. He is happy today to have a home in RI that is much more than just an address with his wife, 2 kids, 2 cats, and a dog (Lucy).

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Ed Harrison

Project Manager

With over a dozen years of experience in corporate event production as a tech, an engineer, and a project leader, Ed brings a confident energy to every program he supports.  The production world was his calling straight through his degree in Recording Arts from Full Sail University, and into both the music recording and AV production worlds.  Early on, he toured with such names as Lady Gaga, Lil’ Wayne, and Jay-Z where he came to understand the value of true dedication to teamwork, where the team culture invites learning, and a willingness to jump in on any task. Ed has delivered dozens of highly successful event programs while working in close collaboration with his clients, who consistently appreciate his expertise and thoroughness.   When not technically producing events and broadcasts,  he maintains his work as a recording engineer, working with local musicians in his native New Bedford where he lives with his wife and three children.

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Michelle Rhoades

Office Coordinator

At the center of the HUB is Michelle, who orchestrates the details between the details to make them all fall into place when they are supposed to.   Her passion for creating magical experiences for those around her runs deep, dating back to her dream of a Disney College Internship at age 10 through to her completion of that program in 2012, and later to her years as a dedicated Cast Member, enhancing guest experiences as a Disney Concierge, Concierge Trainer, and Facilitator.   Native to the North Shore, with a degree in Corporate Communications from Framingham State University, her passion for making people feel special is palpable.  With her really cool little dog named ‘Walt’ at her side in the office, Michelle adds value to every experience our team creates.

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Wendyam “Ed” Emerson

Audio System Engineer

With a BA in music production, engineering, and performance from Berklee and over a dozen plus years of studio and live event experience with world-class musicians, CEOs, and Heads of State,  Ed follows his ear very carefully with every live production he engages with.   He carries his own strict standards with an attentive and adaptable style that makes him easy to work with while making the physics of each sound wave do just the right things for his audiences.  Ed is an avid soccer player who plays in any position on the field, including goalie and lives in East Boston.

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Robert Bland

AV Technician

Rob has a hand deep in the heart of every show that Ice 9 supports, ensuring that every piece of equipment is documented, prepped, tested, packed, and scanned before it leaves or returns from our facilities. Whether on-site setting up, tearing out, or in the shop preparing, his dedication to team success and our work family is palpable. A native Bostonian, Rob is a sports-loving family man with a wife and 3 boys that are the center of his life.

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Clint Elibox

AV Technician

With his degree in Advertising and Marketing from Franklin Pierce College, and his years of experience working with audio and video presentation technologies, Clint brings a calm demeanor and a highly skilled hand to any project he tackles. When not managing equipment or soldering LED pixels into place, Clint enjoys sharing his vast knowledge of Anime and all things Yoda while wearing one of his hundreds Star Wars shirts, shoes, socks, and hats.  A native current Bostonian, he most loves to spend time with his girl and 2 boys, who are the pride of his life.

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Sydney Law

Staffing Coordinator

Sydney coordinates the labor schedule for every show we do and ensures that all the right crews show up in the right city and the right venue at the right time. Her Sociology degree from Southern New Hampshire University, her years of experience as a Hiring Manager, and her natural people skills make her one of Ice9’s most valuable team members. Sydney was an All-Star and MVP soccer player, loves jet skiing, hiking, drawing, cooking, and occasionally, a little cliff jumping. Born and raised in Ipswitch, MA, she lives with her Aussie Shepard ‘Bear’.

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Tyler Krupa

Video Department Lead

Tyler found his passion for video engineering and broadcast technology while earning his degree in Film Production at Keene State College.  He is a skilled video engineer with over a decade of experience engineering and delivering intentionally memorable events and broadcasts of all sizes.  He brings a capable hand to any complex engineering or broadcast challenge you can think of, along with a great attitude to make it all run smoothly.   A native of New Hampshire, he is an avid hiker, snowboarder, and mountain biker who deeply loves to spend time with his family and enjoy the great outdoors. 

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Alex Aronson

Video Engineer
From the time he picked up a guitar in high school, Alex has loved playing music, telling stories, and making films.   His music life found him touring the country in a mini-van with some punk bands and putting up shows in every kind of venue there is.  When not on the road, he found himself doing some hotel AV and decided he really liked it, and became very good at it.  Now, after nearly a decade, he is an accomplished sound designer, camera director, LED technician, and video engineer for programs large and small. Alex sets the standard for video engineering excellence in corporate AV production.  He lives in Brighton with 2 cats and a really nice guitar collection. 
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Jake Gilbertson

Logistics Manager

From the time that he first held a cello sideways in grade school, he knew the bass was his instrument, and that working with sound technology was cool.  His grandpa Vic gifted him his first real bass guitar, which Jake played incessantly, and went on to engineer his own amps and PA from scratch for his middle school rock band. His passion for sound technology took him through Emerson with a BA in Visual Media Arts that focused on Audio and Technical Design.  His years of industry experience as a technician, operator, equipment manager, and trucking fleet manager place him solidly at the center of our operations HUB today, managing our inventory, sub-rentals, and overall company logistics.  Originally from Clackamas, Oregon, Jake lives in Worcester with his wife, daughter Penny, and Nermal the cat.

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Rob Dulaney

Production Manager & Technical Producer
From his first Mickey drum set at age 7 to van touring across America, to traveling around the globe for 20+ years with some renowned artists including Sarah Borges, Rob’s passion for performance and camaraderie of teams on-the-road is proven. His degree in Communications and Film/Electronic Media from Worcester State College combined with his love of all things video led him to a very successful career doing live event video and projection, gradually moving through roles in hotel operations management,  labor and equipment scheduling, and event management. An accomplished producer, director, project manager, account director, and exceptional team leader, Rob most enjoys working directly with clients, production teams, and engineers that are as dedicated as he is to delivering the best possible experience for any audience anywhere. He lives in Medford with his wife and awesome pup Auggie.

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