Yvonne Felicione Justo
President
yvonne@baystagelighting.com

After working for her family business as a young girl, Yvonne is now the President and Co-Owner of Bay Stage Lighting.  She worked for the company throughout high school always wanting to take on the challenge.  Alongside her Presidential duties at Bay Stage Lighting, Yvonne has taught 2nd grade for over 30 years.  Yvonne is a woman who has danced all of her life; her fondest memories are of the many years she danced and taught for Jackie’s Dance Studio. Her most cherished things in life are her husband, Brian, and their two daughters, Nicole and Danielle, who also work for Bay Stage Lighting.  She also loves to travel with her husband whenever she gets the chance. Yvonne values the employees at Bay Stage Lighting. “We have come such a long way from a simple rental company to now also specializing in the sales, production and creative aspects of the industry. I credit all of our success to the dedication and talent of the people who work here.  I am so fortunate and proud to be working with such wonderful people.




Brian Justo
brian@baystagelighting.com

After meeting his now wife Yvonne; Brian began to work for Bay Stage Lighting in the 1970’s in hopes to one day own the family business.  Since he left Bay Stage Lighting he committed his career in the Wine Industry spending the majority of his time traveling all over the world.  In 1998 his dream came true when Brian and Yvonne bought the family business from Yvonne’s God Father, Sam Marino. Brian still has not given up his career and works for a Spanish family with five wineries located in Spain, his favorite place to travel. The little time he has outside of the Spanish Wine business and Bay Stage Lighting, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, Yvonne, and their two daughters, Nicole and Danielle…if it can be within a party at their home, all the better.  Brian describes himself as “a man you would want to hang out with to enjoy good wine, food, and cigars and a lot of laughs.”




Nicole Justo Carballa
Director of Business Development
nicole@baystagelighting.com

Born and raised in Tampa, Nicole Justo Carballa has been with Bay Stage Lighting since 1998. Working primarily in Business Development, Nicole is part of the success Bay Stage Lighting has today.  Nicole is very active in her Seminole Heights Community and is an active alumnus with the University of South Florida.  Most of her free-time is spent preserving historic Tampa homes, selling real-estate and donating her time as an Advisor for the USF Delta Gamma Foundation.  She also cherishes her dog Luke, who she adopted in September of 2008.  In the future, she would like to see Bay Stage Lighting grow to even higher heights. 




Danielle Justo Sherwin
Administrative Director
danielle@baystagelighting.com

Ever since Danielle can remember, Bay Stage Lighting has played a big factor in her life.  Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Danielle grew up around the family business.  After receiving a degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida, she began working full time for Bay Stage Lighting in 2005 and is now the company’s Administrative Director.  She handles Human Resources, Accounts Payables, as well as Bay Stage Lighting’s marketing efforts with her sister, Nicole. Working for the family business seemed like a perfect thing to do because family is what matters most to her.  Spending time with her husband, Mike, and her Cocker Spaniel, Max, is something she also enjoys doing very much.  Danielle enjoys shopping, people watching, being creative and being surrounded by people she loves.  In the near future Danielle hopes to start a family of her own!




Greg Utley
Senior Vice President
greg@baystagelighting.com

Greg joined the Bay Stage Lighting team in 2001 and is now the Senior Vice President.  As a “creative eye” and lead LD for Bay Stage Lighting, Greg is the one responsible for bringing many visions to life.  The desire for a warmer climate brought Greg to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1998 from Loves Park, Illinois where he was born and raised. Greg is a man who values Chicago Cubs Baseball, Chicago Bears football, and good music. For over 17 years, Greg has taken great pride in working with the Special Olympics.  As a Lighting Designer, Greg’s inspiration comes from his favorite band “KISS”.  He enjoys what he does and it can be seen through his creative work, “I love Bay Stage because it allows me to explore the creative and fun part of life.”




Mike Sherwin
Operations Manger
mike@baystagelighting.com

Mike Sherwin was born in Georgia and moved to Florida at the young age of 15.  When Mike met his then girlfriend, Danielle, her family had just taken over Bay Stage Lighting.  Mike then had a summer job, working in the Bay Stage Lighting warehouse and it continued to be his job after high school and until now.  Mike decided that another passion of his was firefighting.  Mike is currently employed with Pasco County Fire Rescue, and on his off days, he is Bay Stage Lighting’s Operations Manger.  When Mike is not fighting fires or working at Bay Stage Lighting, he enjoys spending time with his now wife, Danielle, and their dog, Max.  Mike loves being outdoors, whether it be playing softball or skiing on his boat.  As long as he is surrounded by good friends and family, he is happy.




Crystal Gaskin
Sales Executive
crystal@baystagelighting.com

Crystal is a young business professional whose focus is towards Bay Stage Lighting’s constant efforts to grow and further develop corporate business relationships.  With a BSBA in Finance from the University of West Florida and eight years of business experience, Crystal acquired the proper tools to efficiently expand Bay Stage Lighting’s presence within the corporate world.  Crystal was inspired by the company’s creativity, “no-limits” nature and the teams’ passion and vision for entertainment lighting and production.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Paul, and her bulldog, Matilda, who loves to skateboard.




Michele Tunstall
Project Manager
michele@baystagelighting.com

In the late 1980s, Michele came from Portland, OR to vacation in Florida and has been here ever since.  Describing herself as crazy but loveable; Michele has been a part of the Bay Stage Lighting team since 2003 and oversees all of Bay Stage Lighting’s productions and production support.  Michele is primarily responsible for sales support to maximize both company and customer experience.  She also considers herself the “Gobo Queen”.  She says the lighting created by Bay Stage Lighting has really opened her eyes to a new, unimaginable world and just how much can be accomplished through lighting, “I love how lighting just brings every element together.” During her free-time she enjoys the beach, reading and being outdoors.  She has a strong passion for sports and especially loves cheering on her college team, the Oregon Ducks.  To get rid of all the stresses in the world, Michele finds serenity in crafting and making greeting cards.




Rafic Bsat
Technology Specialist
techsupport@baystagelighting.com

Rafic has been Bay Stage Lighting’s “go-to” man since 2007. He handles all research & development, quality control and repairs for all Bay Stage Lighting equipment as well as items brought in from our customers. His knowledge about lighting equipment is invaluable and he has a talent that not many possess.  Since becoming part of the Bay Stage Lighting family Rafic has earned countless certifications from our vendors and manufacturers and many times is discovered to know more than the instructor.  Originally from Kuwait, Rafic came to the states in 2006.  When he is not repairing things around Bay Stage Lighting, he enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Leyna.  In his spare time, Rafic also enjoys bowling, listening to music, watching movies, and cookouts with family and friends.



Matt Coombs
Warehouse Supervisor
matt@baystagelighting.com
As warehouse supervisor, Matt Coombs is the man in charge of every piece of equipment that goes in, and out, of Bay Stage Lighting’s 15,000 square foot warehouse. Coombs has 7 years of experience in TV production; an industry that often coincides with the lighting industry. He has a degree in TV Production and has worked for some of the nation’s largest TV networks.

He describes himself as an easy-going and understanding guy who is a “techie-nerd” at heart. Heavily involved in the local music scene, Coombs is also a rock musician who primarily plays the drums. However, the drums haven’t been played much since he, and fiancée, Sadie welcomed their new baby girl, Piper, into the world 6 months ago. Coombs also has a 4-year-old daughter, Kailey. “Between the two, they keep me pretty busy!”





Derek Phipps
Rental and Sales Coordinator
derek@baystagelighting.com

Derek Phipps has been with Bay Stage Lighting since 2008. Derek oversees all rentals, small productions, custom and special orders.  Derek enjoys his work and loves the entertainment lighting industry, “We are like a family here and I love coming into work and seeing the new things Bay Stage Lighting is doing.”  Derek has grown to develop a passion for entertainment lighting and says he is amazed at the kinds of emotions that lighting can provoke.  When Derek is not helping customers he enjoys biking, running, going to the beach and anything else outdoors.

Amber L. Wolcott
Public Relations Representative
pr@baystagelighting.com

Amber Wolcott is a recent University of South Florida graduate with a B.A. in mass communications specialized in public relations and a minor in interpersonal communication. As a full-time student Amber joined the Bay Stage Lighting family as their Public Relations Intern in hopes to gain real-life business experiences. Her time at Bay Stage Lighting proved to be valuable, and as a result Amber was brought onto the team full-time in May; as their first Public Relations Representative. Amber handles all media relations, social networks and communications. She enjoys spending time with her long-time boyfriend, now husband Dan; who is actively serving in the U.S. Air Force Special Forces.



Michael Zizert
Lighting Production Coordinator
mikez@baystagelighting.com

Michael Zizert (aka: Mike Z) is a young, light-hearted, and creative, professional whose passion for lighting and theater design started as a young child. As young as 5 years old, he would go see shows with his grandmother, “I wouldn’t even watch the shows, my eyes were glued to the lights the entire time,” says Mike.
His biggest source of inspiration is his grandmother who, when passed; left money for Mike to have the chance to go see the shows that fuel his passion. After getting involved with his high school theater department and church, Mike decided to further pursue his dream by earning an associate’s degree in theater technology. Shortly after graduating in March 2010, he traded Ohio snow for Florida sunshine. As Bay Stage Lighting’s new lighting production coordinator, Mike will handle all small, to mid-size productions.

Bay Stage Lighting understands the importance of a flawless event and is committed to providing quality customer service beyond regular business hours. Our 24-hour hotline is handled by one of our experienced team members, ready to assist you with any event/lighting emergencies.

For after-hour emergencies, call our office line at (813) 877-1089 and select option 3 for the emergency hotline.  Follow the guided instructions to receive an immediate response by one of our team members.