BARRY EPSTEIN

Founder

Barry Epstein founded Current Technology, Inc. developed and constructed the first Power Siftor®. The company soon expanded to a dominant position in the electrical power quality field and is part of a company traded on the NYSE. Epstein’s career has focused on consulting and patent development for computer, power and communication applications.

Passionate advocates for the arts, Epstein and his wife, Paddy, serve at the executive level on a number of boards. Epstein chaired the first Patron Experience Committee for the Dallas Summer Musicals.

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A distinguished alumnus from Purdue University and winner of the university’s Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineer Award, Epstein is a connector of people, collaborating to bring advancements in every project he champions.

CRAIG JANSSEN

Director

Craig Janssen is an expert in design for spaces where thousands come together to share an experience. As an international facility strategist serving architects, venue owners, and developers, Craig leads Idibri—a multidisciplinary team of technology designers, acousticians, and theatre planners.

Craig is frequently hired to speak to the technology trends shaping the way groups engage in venues. He offers clients a framework to bypass the fads in favor of responding to the real movements that are shaping environments. Craig’s personal passion is to help owners and architects create future-ready spaces with the flexibility needed for a rapidly-changing world. 

Craig holds two patents—one in audio engineering and another in facility planning. He is a Past-President of AVIXA (InfoComm) —the international Audio Visual association—and serves on the Urban Land Institute’s Entertainment Council.

Cathy Hutchison

Public Relations

Cathy Hutchison is a content creator and marketer with a talent for helping people tell their stories. An avid student of how technology is both shaping and fueling the ways groups connect, Cathy writes for a number of publications on topics related to how we gather and share experiences. Cathy serves as the Director of Marketing for Idibri--—a multidisciplinary team of technology designers, acousticians, and theatre planners. She provides PR support for the Hear Us Now team.

Ryan Knox

Consulting and Engineering

Ryan Knox is an acoustician, audio designer, FOH mixer, and solver of puzzles. He has provided consulting and design for high-profile venues such as The New World Center, Powell Hall, The Meyerson Symphony Center, Music Hall Fair Park, Dodger Stadium, Epic’s Deep Space and Enterprise Center Arena. Ryan specializes in acoustically complex venues and helps clients achieve better listening environments through applied physics. With a passion for solving difficult problems and improving live event experiences, Ryan provides engineering and expertise to the Hear Us Now team.