Beyond

Ryan Kelley | Founder/Owner

DJ, MC, Audio, Video, Lighting, Production Expert… Ryan wears many hats, but all of his roles focus toward one purpose – to promote the engaging, stylish atmosphere your event needs. With 10 years of experience in the event/production industry, Ryan understands the nuances of how to make each event a masterpiece. He also knows how to create an environment that entices guests to stay at an event until the house lights are turned on.

Ryan’s theater background from his youth can be seen in the elegant production designs he and his team create that help frame a stage in the perfect way. Having produced multi-million dollar events for thousands of guests down to intimate, exclusive receptions for a handful of people, Ryan and the team at Beyond will work for you to create the ideal setting for your event.

Adam Bruhn | Project Manager

With hands-on involvement with over 300 events, along with expertise in both lighting and audio, Adam is a valuable asset to the Beyond team. He’s taken the lead role on many high profile projects, including lighting for fashion shows and events in and around Dallas.

Adam enjoys continually refining and perfecting his skill-set by attending numerous training and industry seminars in order to create optimal client experiences.

Jennifer Burns | Sales & Marketing

With over 14 years of experience in the event industry, Jennifer understands what it takes to make each event special. With a gift for working with clients and understanding their needs, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in helping events evolve from concept to execution.

Jennifer’s career has taken her all over the country as well as international locations such as London and Beijing. She has planned for multi-million dollar budgets with thousands of attendees, but also understands the nuances needed for smaller, more personal events. She’s equally adept in either situation, and everything in between.

When she’s not planning the next awe-inspiring event, Jennifer enjoys donating her time to help with a number of charities. She is currently the President of Partners Auxiliary Board for the Family Place, Prelude Events Chair for Savor the Symphony (fundraising event for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Committee Member for the Retina Foundation, Southwest and advisor to the Carson Leslie Foundation. In addition, Jennifer plays an active role in event specific associations such as the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), serving as 2013 Event Professional.

Judy Philips | Video Production Specialist

One of our newest members to the BEYOND team, Judy brings extensive technical and creative talent to Beyond’s amazing video production department. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production from the Art Institute of Dallas, where she received the honor of being the one Outstanding Graduate in her class.

 

Tony Pierotti | Production Lead

Tony coordinates event production needs and serves as a production lead during events. Tony possesses a wealth of knowledge that make him one of the best technical producers in Dallas. Tony works tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver production quality and execution that are second to none.

Justin Weyer | Operations Manager

While growing up, Justin had an insider’s look into the production industry from his uncle who served as a light and sound technician. That background coupled with Justin’s finance degree make him an invaluable asset to the Beyond team.

Justin is an operational guru who oversees production logistics and manages associated labor costs, as well as being equally adept at executing installs and take downs. He is integral in communicating with clients and helping orchestrate schedules and vendors to help your event go off without a hitch.

Melissa Weyer | Video Production Specialist

Melissa’s work behind the video camera has shown everyone the natural talent that she was blessed with. She has a knack for getting the right shot at the ideal time. Nothing excites her more than capturing fascinating video and watching the edit come together to create a masterpiece that will always be an emotional representation of a wedding or special event.

Robert Winters | Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Robert has been with Beyond since the company’s inception and has played an active role within many different aspects of the company.  In the beginning Robert worked many weekends capturing weddings and then editing them to tell the perfect story, moving on to becoming a key asset with in the production team leading the crew on installations and dismantles of all types of events, to now, being on the sales team, working with clients to create and execute their vision of the perfect event. It is Robert’s true passion for the client that makes him an invaluable Beyond team memb

Martina Robertson | Office Manager

Martina is the newest member of the BEYOND team. As office manager, her skills of organization and communication keep the administrative work streamlined for the rest of the team. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, she uses her background in journalism to also help create content for social media promotion.