The Core Team

Core Staging has a dedicated staff of technicians, tech directors, set designers, support staff and project managers, each with an average of 15 years in the business. Our core team includes:

Marty Brooks, Owner & CEO – From account executive for a national A/V production company to technical director and stage manager, Marty draws from hands-on experience in all phases of audio visual production and staging.

Bryan Presnell, Project Manager – An experienced project manager, Bryan handles much of the scheduling and logistics involved in live production events and multi-city shows.

Kurt Douglas, Tech Director – With over 23 years of experience as tech director, project manager and engineer, combined with expertise in lighting and audio production, Kurt is a number one most valuable player on the Core team.

Dane Racicot, A1 – As Core Staging's lead audio technician and engineer, Dane plays a critical role in nearly every Core Staging production.

From its base in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Core Staging serves companies all over the country with full-service A/V, staging and production services.