AV Images names new management line-up

Shaun Gavagan

AV Images, a provider of audio, video, lighting and computer equipment and services to the event and tradeshow industries, has named a new CEO.

AV Images, a provider of audio, video, lighting and computer equipment and services to the event and tradeshow industries, has named a new CEO. Several other long-term employees have taken on key management positions, with a focus on strengthening the company’s management team for future growth.


Craig Shotwell, who has been the company’s Chief Financial Officer for 16 years, assumes the leadership position after the untimely death of his brother, Shaun Gavagan. Shaun started AV Images in 1987 and built a company that remains in the forefront of rental and staging services with its combination of technology, innovation and creativity. Shaun’s vision, presence and aloha spirit will be sorely missed.

William Trombino will ascend to the role of President after 18 years of directing the company’s operations. Vince Padua, a 15-year veteran, will continue to support his clients as Senior Project Manager while assuming the new title of Vice President of Sales. Ben Reyes, who has been with AV Images for 17 years as a Senior Account Executive, will also take on the duties of Director of Marketing.

“AV Images staff has, on average, fifteen years of industry experience and wide ranging skills, said Shotwell. “Our clients are confident in our ability to react and reformulate on the spot to unexpected changes, in a way that is invisible to the audience.”