James Smead

James Smead is an experienced Information Systems Specialist at Christ Community Church since June 2023 and has been serving as an Audio Post Production Engineer, Re-Recording Mixer, and Sound Designer at SMEADSOUND since January 2021. With a robust background in audio engineering and production, James has worked as a freelance audio engineer and held leadership roles, including President of the Audio Engineering Society's Columbia College Chicago Student Chapter, where significant members and events were cultivated. James's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design and Production from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. Additional experience encompasses internships in audio post production and music curation across various organizations.