Founder

Tony Ramstetter

President & CEO
tony@prestigeav.com

Tony started Prestige in 1987 as a high-quality corporate audio visual firm specializing in hotel-based audio visual services management. The customer-focused hospitality-oriented nature of the business has never wavered. “We are not merely an audio visual rental company, but a one-stop hospitality organization that helps our customers create outstanding, memorable events for their guests and attendees.”

Memoriam

Terry Ramstetter

Terry joined Prestige in 1995 as CEO. He served in that role until we lost him in 2015. He brought such a unique style of management to Prestige and left such a lasting impression on the way we continue to conduct business that no mention of our organization would be complete without acknowledging his lasting legacy.

Executive Leadership

Chip Thompson

Senior Vice President
cthompson@prestigeav.com

Chip started in the AV industry in 1988 and joined the Prestige team in 1996. He helped Prestige broaden their scope of work to associations, trade shows and large corporate events. He became VP of Productions in 2003 and VP in 2010.

Mark Ramstetter

Vice President of Business Administration
mramstetter@prestigeav.com

Mark came to Prestige in 2003 from a career in Hospitality Management. In 2005, he was made Director of Operations at the new corporate headquarters at Para Drive. In 2016 Mark was promoted to VP of Operations. He credits his success to a strong supporting cast and a belief that the customer always comes first.

Shane Williams

Vice President of Creative Services
swilliams@prestigeav.com

Shane began his career in the production industry in 1993 and was brought on board at Prestige in 2000. He was named Vice President of Creative Services in 2017. Consistently delivering first class service and bringing the customer’s vision to life have proven to be major factors for his continued success.

Brian Monahan

Vice President of Sales & Business Development
bmonahan@prestigeav.com

Brian joined Prestige in 1997 and has served in a number of capacities from onsite property management to his current role leading the Sales and Business Development. Brian’s passion for the meeting industry has allowed him to introduce Prestige to national audiences. Brian frequently speaks at industry events sharing his expertise and educating meeting and event planners on how to maximize their attendees experience through event technology.

Shane Fisher

Vice President of Productions
sfisher@prestigeav.com

Since starting in the industry in 1992, Shane has accrued a wide portfolio of skill sets including Scenic and Lighting Design, Technical Direction and Stage Management. His operational and “hands-on” experience led to many successful years in theaters and music venues hosting Broadway and national touring acts. With his diverse experience and enthusiasm for the industry, he has made the transition into corporate event production and joined the Prestige team in 2017 as Director of Productions.

IT/Computer Rentals

Paul Puthoff

Director, Information Services
pputhoff@prestigeav.com

Paul came to Prestige in 1996 to start the computer division. He has over 25 years of experience in the computer and audio visual rental industry. He is the Director of Information Services as well as the Computer Rental Division of Prestige.

Sales Team

Lisa Biello

Project Manager
lbiello@prestigeav.com

Senior Production Team

Cameron Wilson

Director of AV Services, Sharonville Convention Center
cwilson@prestigeav.com

Creative Services Team

Brian Essen

Senior Graphic Designer
bessen@prestigeav.com

Our On-site AV Partnership Contacts:

Greater Cincinnati Region:

Convention Centers

Hotels and Event Venues

Louisville:

Memphis: