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Brian Panther

Product, Technical Support and Safety Manager at Pyrotek Special Effects Inc.
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Brian Panther, a seasoned pyrotechnics expert with 15 years of experience, holds various leadership positions, including President of Hi Tech FX LLC and APA President, with expertise in proximate pyrotechnics, safety management, and education.
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Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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I’m Brian Panther, a seasoned Product Specialist and Technical Support Manager based in Lititz, Pennsylvania. With nearly seven years at Pyrotek Special Effects Inc., I specialize in product support, safety management, and training. My extensive experience in the pyrotechnics industry spans over three decades, including roles as Director of Proximate Pyrotechnics at J&M Displays Inc. and founder of Hi Tech FX LLC. I hold an ADN in Nursing from Southeastern Community College, which has enhanced my understanding of safety protocols. Fluent in English, I am also licensed in multiple states for outdoor and proximate pyrotechnics. As a current board member and past president of the American Pyrotechnics Association, I am deeply committed to advancing safety and education in our field.

Credentials

  • Pyrotechnics and Flame Effects Licenses in IL, MO, MN, and CO
    State licensing authorities

Experience

  • Pyrotek Special Effects Inc.
    • Lititz, PA
    • Product, Technical Support and Safety Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Present
      • Lititz, PA

      Product Specialist and Technical Support Manager.Training and Regulatory SpecialistSafety Manager

  • J&M Displays Inc.
    • Yarmouth Ia
    • Special Effects Production and Design
      • Jan 2002 - Jan 2017
      • Yarmouth Ia

      J&M Displays Inc. 1991- Present Director of proximate pyrotechnics, Sales and Design, Trainer Show Designer, Choreographer Hi Tech FX LLC- 2002 to Jan 1 2015 President and founder Full service pyrotechnic special effects company offering pyrotechnics, flame effects, lasers mechanical and special effects for the motion picture industries. Licensed pyrotechnic display operator, Train company pyrotechnicians, Design and execute pyrotechnic displays for customers. Supervise all company activities relating to close proximity pyrotechnics F.E.S.T. Fireworks Education Safety Training Inc. 2003- 2009 Instructor- Course development Authored pyrotechnic industry specific portion of course syllabus. Luna Tech Inc. 1995-1997 Research and Development, Manufacturing, Show Production Served in research and development department developing electronic control systems, developing proximate pyrotechnic effects. Manufacture of products, and design and firing of displays for clients.Certifications and Licensure and association memberships: Completed American Pyrotechnics Association display operator training. Licensed in following states in outdoor, proximate pyrotechnics and flame effects: Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, maryland, and Georgia. Licenses in Hong Kong for Stream A and B Special effects, Both Proximate pyrotechnics and LPG Flame Effects by the Television Entertainment Licensing authority. Co-Chairman of the American Pyrotechnics Association,- proximate pyrotechnics committee. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for APA and Current APA President Member of the National Fire Protection Association- Education Section. Member of the National Fire Protection Association- Technical Committee on Special EffectsPublications: Principal Editor and producer. American Pyrotechnics Association- Proximate Operators Training program

Education

  • 1992 - 1994
    Southeastern Community College
    ADN, Nursing

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