VenueConnect 2019

Wes Jenkins
President & CEO
Down Stage Right Industries Ltd


Skilled in Nonprofit Organization Management, Facility Operations, Live Event and Technical Theatre Operation, Planning, Management and Design and Budgeting at a senior level, Mr. Wes Jenkins has spearheaded major projects for over 30 years in the Canadian theatrical industry as a Director of Facilities and as a theatrical rigging consultant. With project management training from the University of Calgary Wes has lead projects ranging from replacing theatrical lighting, audio, video, rigging and seating systems, to the rebuilding of lobbies and creating new performance spaces in a multitude of theatres. Major base building projects have included total mechanical, electrical, structural, security and network system replacements, including parkade and concrete restoration and commercial real estate and restaurant fit-ups. He has taught technical theatre courses at the Banff Centre and Mount Royal University and successfully executed thousands of performances, including the technical direction of the Banff Centre, the Calgary Opera, and Arts Commons. Mr. Jenkins managed an annual operations budget in excess of $4 Million dollars and a capital budget of $8M. Wes is also a fine chef and bicycle rider.

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