Gary B. Payne is the owner of Big Bear Concert Techs, where he continues to grow doing business with small to medium groups. He has been working in the Entertainment Industry for over 35 years as an Audio Engineer. Previously, he was the Technical Director, Production Manager, Head Audio Tech, and the Building Steward for the Riverside FOX Performing Arts Center where he handled over 500 concerts at the Fox. Since 1987, Gary has worked with Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center in several capacities, such as a sound engineer, production manager, and primary contractor for upgrading their Sound, Lighting, Video, and Paging Systems. Gary continues to be a team player who works extremely well under pressure and has an excellent rapport with all the groups he works with, including bands, dance groups, and theater groups.