Salas O’Brien experts, Craig Janssen, Rodrigo Ordonez, Robert Rose, David Battershell, Courtney Schoedel, and Dan Schoedel, share how integrated digital and immersive technologies are reshaping the future of entertainment venues.
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Craig Janssen, LEED AP

Craig Janssen, LEED AP

Craig Janssen helps leaders navigate audience engagement and technology shifts. A theatre space and technology designer for high-attendance venues, Craig has led thousands of group discovery and design meetings touching well over 10 billion in construction dollars for the spaces where people gather to share experiences. He leads the acoustics, theatre, and technology team for Salas O’Brien and serves as a Managing Principal. Contact him at [email protected]

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Rodrigo Ordóñez

Rodrigo Ordóñez

Rodrigo Ordóñez is an expert in technology for legislative facilities including custom programming for the U. S. Senate and U. S. House of Representatives. Rodrigo understands the needs of federal agencies for classified conversations and is skilled in design, commissioning, and programming audio DSP systems, networks, and AV control systems. Rodrigo is a Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Robert Rose, LEED AP

Robert Rose, LEED AP

Robert Rose is a skilled leader of multi-disciplinary teams with over 25 years technical experience in acoustics, auditorium design, and converging entertainment technologies. Robert specializes in high-attendance venues where people come together to share an experience. His focus is leading clients through complex projects with a high level of innovation and coordination. Robert serves as a Principal for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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David Battershell, RCDD, CTS-D

David Battershell, RCDD, CTS-D

David Battershell leads teams to design technology for commercially successful entertainment venues, hotels, and sports venues. He understands the pressures clients face with the rapid pace of change and is adept at designing complex systems reliant on the interaction of many systems (IT, AV, security, DAS, and building management systems). David serves as a Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Courtney Schoedel, M.Arch, M.Sc, INCE Bd Cert, LEED AP

Courtney Schoedel, M.Arch, M.Sc, INCE Bd Cert, LEED AP

Courtney Schoedel is a skilled acoustic consultant able to develop solutions rapidly in a collaborative environment. With extensive expertise in the field of sound isolation and noise/vibration control, Courtney contributes to the academic community by delivering lectures at the University of Texas at Arlington and is active Committee member and former Board Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering. Courtney holds a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Building Sciences Architectural Acoustics from RPI. She serves as a Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].

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Dan Schoedel, MET, LEED AP

Dan Schoedel, MET, LEED AP

Dan Schoedel is an entertainment lighting designer whose experience bridges theatrical and concert venues, arenas, stadia, and other spaces where people gather to share an experience. A specialist in immersive environments, Dan works at the crossroads where new technologies merge to create innovative experiences. Dan has a Masters in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and serves as an Associate Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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