BANDIT
LITES NAMES PETER M. HEFFERNAN PRESIDENT
Bandit Lites is extremely
proud to announce that Peter M. Heffernan, a 30-year
veteran, has been named President of the firm. Effective
immediately Mr. Heffernan will take the reigns and
serve as both President and C.O.O., a role he has
held for the last 15 years. This move comes at a time
of explosive growth for Bandit and is the logical
step in taking the firm to the next level.
Known for his skill,
level head, positive and cool demeanor, Pete is a
well-respected figure within the entertainment industry.
He began his career at The University of Tennessee
where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication,
majoring in Broadcast Journalism. He served on the
Campus Entertainment Board where he first came into
contact with the staff at Bandit Lites. He began his
full time relationship with Bandit Lites in 1978 and
he has risen through the ranks. Pete served as Lighting
Director and/ or Production Manager for a number of
artists that toured on the international scene including
Blackfoot and Quiet Riot.
Mr. Heffernan moved
into an administrative position in 1985 and has performed
a variety of roles in the last 23 years. He will be
working with the staff and management overseeing the
day-to-day operations in order to grow Bandit even
further in the years to come. He and his wife Drema
live in Knoxville and have just celebrated their 12th
wedding anniversary. We are excited about what he
will bring to the company, our clients, vendors and
friends in his new position as President. Mr. Heffernan’s
offices will be located at the Bandit Lites facility
located in Knoxville, TN.