Since its foundation in 2000, PCE has grown from a small operation offering DJ production services into a full-service powerhouse that offers production, rental, retail, and integration. From lighting and audio to video and staging, we do it all. We’ve worked very hard to make ourselves a true one-stop shop for all our clients’ AV needs. Read on to trace the PCE journey and learn about some of our key players.
2000
2000
Ryan Steidinger and John Koukios create Pacific Coast Entertainment (original logo above). At the beginning, Pacific Coast Entertainment specializes in simple DJ equipment, but its focus quickly expands to cover bigger and bigger productions.
2001
2001
Goodbye, garage! PCE's growing ambitions forces it to find a new headquarters. Just a year after opening, PCE settles into a dedicated building from which to conduct business.
2003
2003
The PCE crew (above) relaxes backstage at the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, one of the company's first major events.
2003
2003
From the very beginning, PCE strived to expand into parallel markets and become a one-stop shop for customers. In 2003, we made our first acquisition: Professional Video Supply (PVS). This move added more video gear and expertise to our expanding repertoire.
2008
2008
PCE keeps growing! To find more room for its burgeoning inventory, PCE upgrades to a bigger building on Heil avenue. (Spoiler! This wouldn't be the last time PCE needed to find a bigger home.)
2011
2011
PCE tours the country with Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby. We provided lighting and other technical support for this challenging, critically acclaimed theatrical production.
2012
2012
In 2012, PCE put on its first open house, inviting clients, manufacturers, and other industry pros to an event that has since become a de facto regional trade show.
2013
2013
PCE just won't stop growing, and once again, it's time to move. After a long search, PCE settles into a bigger building on Woodwind Drive in Huntington Beach, a location that still serves as its base of operations.
2014
2014
PCE provides lighting, audio, staging, rigging, and more for the massive Great Park groundbreaking ceremony in Irvine (an event featuring the musical stylings of Kenny Loggins).
2016
2016
PCE produces the CHOC Gala for the first time, an annual event that features top tier musical talent. Over the years, PCE has supported the likes of Alicia Keys, John Legend, and Kelly Clarkson at CHOC.
2016
2016
PCE bids farewell to cofounder John Koukios (pictured) as new partners Brandon Domercq and Joey Annigoni buy into the business.
2018
2018
PCE acquires California Stage & Lighting, adding—you guess it—more staging and theatrical lighting to its impressive portfolio.
2019
2019
PCE produces the Coastal Country Jam music festival on the sands of Huntington Beach. The fest featured notable acts like Jake Owen and Tim McGraw and represents one of the finest architectural achievements in PCE history. (Building a stage on a beach is no easy feat!)
2020
2020
PCE finishes a national tour with K-Pop star Eric Nam—just before the COVID-19 pandemic puts the kibosh on live events for the year.
2021
2021
Throughout 2021, live events started to pick up again. At the end of the year, PCE shipped close to a thousand fog machines and snow machines (not to mention all the fluid!) to theme parks all over the country. Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas!
2022
2022
Ready to rock out? We are! PCE buys Speeda Sound, a historic audio and backline business that has supported the likes of Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, and Blue Öyster Cult (to name just a few). The acquisition adds an entire warehouse of top-tier musical instruments to the PCE inventory.
Chief Executive Officer
Head honcho Ryan Steidinger has been with PCE since the beginning, but his time in the entertainment business goes back even further. Decades of experience in lighting, video, and every other facet of live event production make Ryan the perfect person to run a customer-focused production company.
Chief Financial Officer
Brandon's time at PCE goes back nearly to the beginning. Over the years, he's worn a lot of hats, from fabricator to video pro to warehouse/equipment manager. He currently serves as CFO, where his deep knowledge of the business/industry make him irreplaceable.
Partner
Joey and PCE CEO Ryan Steidinger originally met in grade school, and they have remained friends ever since. In addition to PCE, Joey's entrepreneurial pursuits include technology consulting, bars, restaurants, and an online fashion store.
Director of Information Systems
Dan prides himself on his ability to make things run as efficiently as possible. Before PCE, he did exactly that as an electrician, lighting designer, and audio engineer. Now, he does it with our production inventory and internal systems.
Logistics Coordinator
Pre-PCE, Gerald designed lighting for clients like Suzuki, Warner Bros, Disney, Mitsubishi, and Cisco. Now, Gerald runs the warehouse at our Huntington Beach headquarters, making sure our partners get all the gear they need—on time and in pristine condition.
Account Executive - Production
Every day, Tim harnesses decades of film and event production experience to plan spectacular events for PCE partners. Tim prides himself on finding creativity ways to meet our clients' budgets—all while giving them everything they need to wow their guests.
Senior Account Executive
Christian first became acquainted with PCE as a teenager through the Huntington Beach High School (a PCE client) theater department. Over a decade later, Christian has become a vital member of the team, spearheading our expansion into the San Diego region.
Account Executive - Rental, Retail, and Integration
A gear junkie with a strong theatrical background, Mike loves matching PCE customers with the technology they need to make their events and spaces perfect.
Sales Assistant
Adam spent years as a tech for Disney, then worked in sales for a production equipment manufacturer's representative. Now, Adam brings his skills and experience (and vast wealth of gear and industry knowledge) to bear as an assistant to our sales team.
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