Quebec-based production company Solotech has opened a new office in Nashville, led by Paul Owen, to develop new business opportunities in international touring and special events.
“Nashville is the music city. We have several clients in this city and it was important for us to have a storefront there, to be closer to their reality,” explains Martin Chouinard, executive vice president of the rental division of Solotech.
In addition to serving existing customers, the Nashville office offers international tours and special events customers turnkey solutions in rental of audio, lighting, video and rigging equipment.
Owen is serving as managing director of the office, bringing more than 35 years of experience in touring. He’s worked as vice president of Thunder Audio as well as a monitor engineer and production manager.
“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work for a company of this size,” Owen states. “I’ve always admired Solotech’s work and I intend to lead the Nashville office towards unprecedented success.”
He will work jointly with Lee Moro, who joined Solotech in September 2014 as senior project director for tours and special events and is very active in the touring industry. Moro has been based in Nashville for the past ten years and has worked with many renowned international touring artists.
“Paul and I bring years and years of real-world experience to our clients. We have been in their shoes and we know what they expect,” Moro notes. “That’s why we make sure we have the best staff. Our people are some of the best on the market. They are proud and take their job seriously. They work together and are passionate about what they do.”
In addition, Dianna Mariotti is also part of the Solotech team in Nashville, serving as administrative assistant in supporting Owen and Moro in their day-to-day tasks.
