Brian Hartley

Brian's extensive career in professional audio, video and lighting started in high school and transitioned into college. He then spent (4) years on staff at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX as the church's Lighting Director where he gained tremendous experience working with one of the more advanced church production teams in the country. Brian spent several years working in hotel management operating an in-house AV Company/AV Provider for (10) of the hotels properties in the St. Louis Metro area and provided AV support for (7) other affiliated properties.

In 2015 Brian moved back to Springfield, MO and began working for an AV Systems Integrator. His responsibilities included shop prep, procurement, quarterly service checks, project management and warehouse management. As Paragon 360's Procurement Director, Brian has now come full circle; going from end user, to rental/temporary installer, to integrator. Brian also supervises the preparation work for all projects that go out the door in addition to managing shipping and receiving. His experience and in-depth knowledge of professional AVL procurement makes him an integral part of the award winning team.