Meet the Team
Brian Kracoff
Brian works in all aspects of Lasting Effect Productions; besides keeping track of clientele information and upcoming events, Brian is also a DJ behind the table and often an emcee. His passion for music stretches far beyond listening: he's been playing guitar, piano and singing for over 5 years. Additionally, Brian has an A+ Certification in Computer Hardware and Software and is very skilled on computers. Therefore, he has the skills and experience necessary to execute an event from the planning stages through the event itself. As an Electrical and Computer Engineering major at Northeastern University, Brian has applied his driven attitude towards Lasting Effect Productions and has mastered the organizational aspects of event planning to assure that the planning process is seamless and consistent.
Billy Thalheimer
Billy
is an outgoing entrepreneur who started the precursor to Lasting
Effect Productions while
he was in 8th grade. He has had over 5 years of experience in the DJ and
entertainment industry, so there is little in party planning and
performance that he has not already seen. Billy lends his energy and
charisma during events as a Master of Ceremonies. He knows all the latest
games and dances, and loves interacting with children of all ages. He is
currently a student at MIT where he is pursuing a degree in Aerospace
Engineering and is playing football and sailing.
Josh Sternberg
Josh has a lifelong commitment and love of music that keep him tuned into current trends and technology of the ever-changing modern music scene. As a musician, Josh has over 5 years of experience with multiple instruments including guitar, bass guitar, drums, and piano. For the past 4 years, Josh has performed with his band, The Deadly Styles, at multiple venues in the Boston area including The Center for Arts in Natick and Harper's Ferry. For the past 3 years, Josh has been working in audio production, receiving training and experience that led him to record, mix and produce full-length albums as well as smaller projects for local artists. As a live engineer, Josh has worked at Brandeis University, The Vokes Theater in Wayland, and Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. As a producer and musician, Josh understands the importance of communication and is eager, flexible, and focused to fulfill every request and need of each client. Josh is currently at Northeastern University studying International Affairs.
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