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JJ Wilson

Joe Wilson Jr.
Creative Production Director

Building high-performance production systems, developing elite teams, and delivering high-impact live experiences.

"You don't just need someone to execute your event. You need someone who can build the team, the system, and the structure that makes excellence repeatable."

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Behind the Booth

About

Faith comes first for Joe — before the title, before the production credits. He's a PK, raised by parents who are both pastors, and that upbringing is the foundation everything else is built on. It shapes how he leads, serves, and shows up for the people around him.

He's a husband and a father to three daughters — and one very photogenic dog who's just as much a part of the family.

Joe Wilson Jr. is a production leader with over a decade of experience across live events, hospitality, and AV services. He specializes in leading full production environments — from strategic planning to flawless execution — across corporate conferences, large-scale church productions, and live entertainment experiences.

Joe is known for building high-performing teams that deliver consistent results under pressure. He recruits, trains, and develops both professional and volunteer production teams, creating systems that scale beyond a single event. His approach blends business strategy, technical expertise, and operational leadership — allowing organizations to move from one-off execution to sustainable, repeatable production excellence.

Most production teams can execute. Very few can scale. Joe builds teams that do both.

Outside of the booth, Joe talks candidly about the music industry, motivation, church life, marriage, men's fashion, and more — bringing the same excellence he brings to production to every part of life.

Core Expertise

What He Brings

Production Leadership & Execution Team Development (Staff + Volunteer) Cross-Functional Leadership Run of Show Strategy & Execution Audio Engineering & System Design Client Relationship Management Revenue Strategy & Business Development Vendor & Venue Partnerships Training, Mentorship & Leadership Development
Credentials

Certifications & Education

Dante Certification, Level 2 DiGiCo Console Certificate Yamaha Consoles Certification Smaart Certification, Level 1 d&b audiotechnik Sound System Optimization

Audio Production & Design Certificates I & II — Living Arts College, Raleigh, NC.

Full Timeline

Experience

Production Director — Grace Church

Leads the Production/Media Department, overseeing live production, audio, video, and creative operations for weekly services and church-wide events. Built the department's org structure and directs production for RLN, DGM, Men's Fellowship, and National Unity Weekend.

Dumfries, VA
Sales Director — Pinnacle Live

Primary liaison for Omni Hotels & Resorts, strengthening Pinnacle Live's reputation as a trusted AV partner. Built client relationships with meeting planners and event managers to drive repeat business and market growth.

Atlanta, GA
Founder / CEO — Diverge Event Management Group

Established and grew a full-service AV/event company serving corporate and nonprofit clients. Directed business strategy, client development, and financial performance while producing large-scale conferences and events.

AV & Event Production
Technical Director — Change Church

Led live production strategy for weekly services and large-scale conferences. Built and trained volunteer and staff teams to support technical operations across in-person and online platforms.

House of Worship
Production Manager — Alpha Production Group

Oversaw event production from planning to execution for corporate meetings and entertainment events, supervising and scheduling crews and acting as client liaison.

Corporate & Entertainment
Sales & Production Manager — AE Global Media

Prospected and closed new business across corporate and house-of-worship markets. Managed installations and productions, balancing sales performance with technical delivery.

Corporate & Worship
Entertainment & Production Technician — Disney Cruise Line

Supported shipwide live entertainment including Broadway-style productions and concerts. Managed AV, lighting, and staging systems and supervised international crews.

Cruise Ship Theater
Services

How He Can Help

Creative Direction for Live Events
Production Direction & Run of Show Leadership
Audio System Design & Execution
Stage & Studio Design, Build, and Technical Setup
Production Team Development & Training
AV Strategy for Corporate & Church Environments
Front of House Engineering Expertise & Consultation
Lighting Development & Design
Production & Business Consulting
Speaking & Guest Engagements

Stage & Studio Design isn't just a service he lists — here's a concept render from a recent project, before it went from screen to stage.

Stage design concept render for Change Church
Stage Design Concept — Change Church
Leadership

Team Development

Joe builds production teams that perform at a high level — especially under pressure. He has led both professional crews and volunteer teams across corporate, hospitality, and church environments.

His leadership style emphasizes clarity, structure, and accountability, ensuring every team member understands their role and executes with confidence.

Trusted By

Experience Highlights

B
Beyoncé / BeyGOOD
VK
Valarie Kaur
TT
Tye Tribbett
TC
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
TG
Travis Greene
CM
Chandler Moore
JM
Jonathan McReynolds
MC
Maverick City
T
Tank
TG
Tyrese Gibson
BB
Bobby Brown
M
Migos
MS
Musiq Soulchild
M
Mario
F
Future
CC
Change Church
AN
All Nations Worship Assembly
BC
Belong Church
LS
Love Story Church
VC
Victory in Christ NJ

From global artists to growing ministries, Joe brings the same standard: build the system, develop the team, and execute with excellence — every time.

Selected Work

Case Studies

Tye Tribbett — All Things New
Case Study 01
Tye Tribbett — All Things New: Live in Orlando
Production Manager · Grammy Award-Winning Recording

Served as Production Manager for Tye Tribbett's "All Things New: Live in Orlando" recording, with his company supplying all production gear and leading a 10-person sound crew.

Key Contributions

  • Designed the full sound system from scratch
  • Supplied all production gear through his company
  • Led and ran the live mix with a 10-person sound crew

Leadership Impact

  • Directed a 10-person crew through a high-pressure live recording environment
  • Delivered broadcast-quality sound under tight timing constraints
Result: A Grammy Award-winning live recording that captured a high-energy worship experience, strengthening the relationship for future collaborations.
Diverge event build
Case Study 02
Full-Service Event Company Build
Founder & CEO, Diverge Event Management

Built and scaled a full-service AV and production company from the ground up.

Key Contributions

  • Led sales, operations, and production delivery
  • Managed large-scale events end-to-end

Leadership Impact

  • Recruited and developed cross-functional teams
  • Built a culture of accountability and execution
  • Created repeatable production systems
Result: Achieved profitability with strong repeat clientele and referral-driven growth.
Change Church production
Case Study 03
Church Production Systems & Team Development
Technical Director, Change Church

Led weekly services and large-scale conferences within a high-growth church environment.

Key Contributions

  • Oversaw the full production environment
  • Designed and implemented stage designs across multiple campuses

Leadership Impact

  • Built and trained volunteer production teams
  • Developed internal team leaders
  • Implemented structure and consistency
Result: Improved production quality and reliability; built a scalable team model to support growth.
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