ABOUT
Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) provides state-of-the-art facilities and services, delivering integrated turnkey audio, video, lighting, integration and fabrication solutions for live music touring, television, film, sporting, corporate events, and festivals. Gateway Studios, a 300,000-square-foot rehearsal facility opening in May 2025 and will become the largest in the U.S., designed for large-scale production rehearsals and creative development, and Gateway Production Services, which supports live events of all sizes, across any venue type. By combining cutting-edge technology with skilled engineers, GSPS ensures every production achieves its full potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
Gateway Studios & Production Services is a purpose built company designed by industry leading professionals with a passion for the pursuit of excellence.
We offer our clients first class production support services and facilities unequaled in our industry.
Providing our clients an exceptional working environment is our goal and customer service is our culture.
LEADERSHIP
GSPS has tapped an extraordinary senior leadership team. Assembled from across the United States, they collectively have more than 100 years of experience in live touring production, video production, light & sound production, LED technology and tour management.
We know that the Gateway team is what sets us apart. The results are long-standing client relationships and people who understand that a great attitude is just as important as having the best equipment.
TREY KERR
Chief Executive Officer
An Emmy award winning director and producer, Trey has more than 20 years of industry experience serving as a video director, video engineer, tour manager, stage manager, and backline technician for some of the biggest names in the industry. Trey founded 201 Productions as an industry leader for 4K video production broadcasts and webcasts for some of the largest events in the music industry. Trey’s touring and producing credits include; Phish, Maroon 5, Florida Georgia Line, Drake, Romeo Santos, Thomas Rhett, Vampire Weekend, Greensky Bluegrass, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival and many others.
BRIAN CARP
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Carp, Chief Operating Officer for Gateway Studios and Production Services, is a St. Louis native and a seasoned venue executive with decades of experience in the music industry. Brian previously served as the COO of The Factory, a brand new 3,400-capacity venue in St. Louis. Brian was instrumental in the design and development of the new facility, which quickly became one of the best venues in the country. From the time Brian entered the industry his focus has been on the guest and band experience at the venues he has operated. Those venues include the world-famous Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado; a venue named one of the top ten clubs in the country by Rolling Stone during Brian’s tenure at the facility. He went on to help merge the Fox Theatre with the Boulder Theater and became the COO of Z2 Entertainment. Prior to relocating back to St. Louis, Brian oversaw operations of the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA and the House of Blues in Dallas, TX.
GARRY BROWN
President of Operations
Garry has over 30-years’ experience in pro-audio; he is a former Operations and Support Engineer of an industry leading company. Garry worked his way to the top after starting in the industry at the age of 19, covering numerous roles from operations to project management and sales for some of the top companies in the industry.
Throughout his career, Garry has been an active audio engineer at both FOH and Monitor positions. For the last 14 years, he has been the FOH Engineer for Phish. Previous clients of his have been Blondie, Cyndi Lauper, Gnarls Barkley, Newboys, Mercy Me, and Third Day.
He has extensive experience, broad skillset, and knowledge of the Live Events Industry, which will be invaluable.
ANDY GERBER
President of Sales
Andy has over 20 years of industry experience including television, film, touring and live event productions. Andy joins Gateway Studios after working for Screenworks, a division of NEP Broadcasting. Andy was instrumental in opening their Nashville location and has built a strong base of client relationships over the years.
During the past year Andy has worked diligently to enhance virtual productions through the use of XR technology. This technology is rapidly becoming essential for many television and film projects. Throughout his career, Andy has worked with; Jimmy Buffett, The Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Jack Johnson, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, NCAA, and a long list of music festivals such as Hangout, Buku, Bonnaroo, Firefly, Electric Forest, Gov Ball, and many Fortune 500 corporations.
DAVID HASKELL
President of Business Development
With over 40 years of industry experience, David has served as a tour manager, production manager, front of house engineer and producer for some of the biggest names in the industry. David comes to Gateway Studios after serving as President of Morris Light and Sound based in Nashville, TN as well as The Tracking Room, Nashville’s largest recording studio.
David also served as General Manager for the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC for seven years, managing over 300 live performances a year for both an in-house production show as well as over 60 national acts per year. David has been instrumental in providing production for many of the stages for the CMA Music Festival as well as providing support for the CMA Music Awards and Red Carpet. David currently serves on the board of the Country Music Association, the Southern Region of The TJ Martell Foundation and The Parnelli Awards. David’s touring and producing credits include; Alabama, Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Keb’ Mo’, Gretchen Wilson, Vince Gill and Jim Nabors.
