The clock is ticking for the FILO crew to begin packing 20 trucks that will make the trek down to Houston, Texas for the nation’s largest basketball fan fest: NBA All-Star Jam Session. This year’s festivities are returning to the George R. Brown Convention Center.
This will be FILO’s 11th year assisting the production of the NBA All-Star Jam Session and we’re looking forward to it!
FILO will spend many hours in the warehouse prepping items that will head to Jam Session. Brian Buron, FILO Director & 10 year veteran said, “Each year the prepping in the warehouse seems to get better and better. This year having the warehouse under the same roof as the office will make things more efficient for the crew.”
Along with the warehouse duties, FILO is also working in tandem with the NBA and other vendors to establish layouts, production schedules, access, parking, trucking, shipping, scheduling and other key projects to create a successful Jam Session.
We look forward to another successful event.
FILO will be launching a renovated Web site, www.filoproductions.com, and a new company logo January 25. The new Web site is interactive and up-to-date on events produced by FILO. Other key improvements include: an overview of FILO's services, a FILO In The Know newsletter section, blogs from FILO employees and an interactive map of past and current event locations. There will be other new features coming soon, so be sure to check it out and visit regularly to keep in touch with what’s going on at FILO.
Originally From: New Berlin, WI
What do you hope to accomplish as the new V.P. of FILO: My
main goal as the Vice President of FILO is to help build upon a strong
foundation for an already successful company. I look forward to
continuing wonderful relationships with the clients we have worked with
for years, along with building new relationships with prospective
clientele. The best thing I can do is continue to help promote who we
are as a company. FILO is all about hard-work, dedication and providing
a valuable service to attain any number of client goals. I’m very
grateful for this opportunity and couldn’t be more excited about what
the future holds for FILO.
Years with FILO: I started my career with FILO back in
2007. At the time, I was aspiring to be a writer or actor in
California. After a few months working part-time, I was sold on wanting
to move back to the Midwest and work for the event management company.
Best event you’ve ever been a part of: I feel like I
need to pick an international event, but I’m going to go against the
grain here and say the World Basketball Festival in Times Square. There
is a lot of history there, and it’s one of my most memorable moments
working for FILO, as an emcee, in front of thousands of people.
Explain Puff: When I was a freshman in high-school, I
was given the nickname “Cream Puff.” The name stuck all through
high-school, during college and even throughout most of my adult life. People use slight variations of it, but if you ever hear the name “Puff”
being called out, it’s probably me.
Favorite sports figure: It used to be Muggsy Bogues.
Growing up, I admired the guy who was only 5’3” and could play in the
NBA. In eighth grade we had to draw what we wanted to be when we grew
up, and I drew a life-sized “Puff” in a Charlotte Hornets jersey with
the #1 on the front. Close seconds are Michael Jordan, Vince Lombardi
and Andre Agassi. They all had the same thing in common, (in my eyes):
passion. Passion is a big part of who I am as a person, and I hope to
show that as the new Vice President of FILO.
One thing most people wouldn’t know about you: I love
films. And I don’t just mean it like I enjoy watching them. It’s been a
passion of mine ever since I was younger. I’ve read books and started
journals on critiquing films over the years. People might find this
surprising, but I would rather watch the Golden Globes and the Oscars,
than the Super Bowl. There is something very dear to me about telling a
story. I think movies and music are the greatest things in the world. My favorite movie is Back to the Future. Sounds kind of weird, but
it’s one of those 80’s things.
One thing in this world you cannot live without: Phone
charger, duh. My phone is an extension of my hand and while most people
are anti-that, I love having it handy since it does everything for me. Literally, everything!
Snow or sun: Sun, sun and more sun. “Seasons,” don’t
necessarily matter to me. I would be perfectly happy if the temperature
never dropped below 70 degrees, even if that meant I had to deal with
temperatures exceeding 100.
