CRAIG BUGAJSKI - CEO/President

As CEO and President of AES, Craig Bugajski has led the company since its inception, overseeing a significant expansion of its services and redoubling the company's investment in state of the art equipment. A firm believer in building a creative culture which fosters talent and encourages out-of-the-box thinking, Bugajski has overseen a period of unprecedented innovation and growth for the company, including the opening of its new AES Florida facility.
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EV - Managing Director

As Managing Director, E.V oversees all operations and manages AES projects and accounts. Bringing nearly a decade of experience to her work, as well as an appreciation for her colleagues’ sense of humor, E.V’s favorite moments are seeing clients' excitement when their projects come to life.
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TIM JOHNSON - Senior Project Manager

Tim Johnson brings nearly two decades of experience in construction management to his role at AES, and he specializes in high visibility projects and fall protection. A former Marine, Johnson excels at finding innovative ways to fabricate products, delivering results which meet and exceed client expectations.
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Rick Iiames - Sales and Estimating
As AES’ Sales and Marketing lead, Rick Iiames understands the full range of each department’s capabilities, from the expertise of the carpentry and metal fabrication teams to the specialties of the artisans who perfect clients’ projects. With over a decade of experience in themed projects, signage, and scenic, and 15 years spent in the world of culinary arts, Iiames, a native Ohioan, knows the importance of both logistics and artistic considerations.
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Jason DeGrande - Project Manager
As a Project Manager, DeGrande specializes in ushering projects from conception to completion, and he brings nearly two decades of experience to his role. From fabrication to woodworking, animatronics to set building, his all-encompassing expertise has been honed in his work with world-renowned entertainment brands. The native of Michigan (and Black Belt in Tae Kwon Doe) is also known for his swift and adept troubleshooting.
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Jonathan Broom - Project Manager
With over 2 decades of experience as project manager, Jonathan wears so many hats and has a vast array of stage shows and entertainment projects, from scenic builds, planning, managing to technical directing. From Atlanta, Georgia, his passion for taking projects from start to finish is fueled by the excitement he sees when a project completed.
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Jeremy Toedter - Project Manager
Jeremy brings solid experience both in technical production and scenic environment to his role at AES from which delivered hi-end results and exceed total client expectations. From Pennsylvania, Jeremy has MFA on his sleeve in entertainment/technical production and loves a design that not only requires a full scenic build but incorporates lighting, sound, and video into one cohesive structure.

Nicholas Preston - Sr. Technical Designer
As Senior Technical Designer and excels in every technical design aspects he does, Nick brings more than a decade of experience to AES Florida. From Peoria, Illinois, Nick’s design mentality triggers with pride when he sees a project is completed and accomplished.
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John Martin - Purchasing Manager
As he brings two decades of experience to his role, John Martin brings a variety of expertise that delivers results which meet and exceed client expectations. A native of Massachusett, He's driven and fueled by the enjoyment he sees when a project completed.
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Janet Tingle - Accounting
With more than 25 years of experience, an MSA, and a certification as a Public Bookkeeper, Janet Tingle oversees all accounts for AES’ Florida operations. With a front row seat to the entire lifecycle of each project, Tingle cites the pride of seeing a job well done and a client satisfied, as the best part of her day.
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Joseph Fleming - Graphic Print Production
As lead graphic designer, Fleming’s specialities include typography, logo design, and motion graphics, and the Tennessean native favors a clean design philosophy. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Fleming brings several years of experience to his role, as well as a Bachelors in Digital Arts and Design and a Media Design Master of Fine Arts.
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Joan Lang - Business Development Marketing specialist Joan Lang brings a wealth
of diverse business development experience to her role at AES. Dedicated to forging client relationships, Lang, a native Ohioan, works to identify, develop, and deliver new opportunities for the company.
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