Our People

Background and Education:

Dan grew up both Versailles and Louisville, KY and moved to Lexington in  1994 to start Blue Grass Home Entertainment. He attended Georgetown College and then finished up his education at University of Louisville. He has a degree in Business Administration/Political Science and is an Audio Engineer. Dan has Certifications with Runco Academy, HAA(Home Acoustic Alliance) - both Level 1 and Level 2. ISF (Imaging Science Foundation). Sencore, CEDIA - (Custom Electronics Design & installation Association), with Professional Installer & Professional Designer, CentraLite, Control4, Honeywell, SONY, DirecTV and Quest Association Interiors. As a hobby, Dan assists with National Instructors with audio and video calibrations  CEDIA and at national trade shows. Dan has written several editorials which have been published in the local magazines and trade publications answering popular questions about the Audio/Video industry. He has also been studying and working in the Audio/Video industry for the past 15 years.

Hobbies:

Golfing, fishing & playing games with his girls.

Mission Statement:

"I want to WOW our clients by simulating their senses with quality Audio, Video & Home Automation products."

I have a passion for great Audio and Video! It is my goal to always look for ways to improve past  and current installs so they provides the best possible Audio & Video environment possible for the client. After all, all projects reflect on us & are an extension of us. Great projects start with a great design then need a Professional Planning and rough-in and then are complicated with the quality equipment and the professional installations and setup. Please feel free to call me or email me with questions on existing or future projects you may have.

Background & Education:

Kenda grew up in Louisville, KY and moved to Lexington in 1996 with Dan to start BGHE.  She is a graduate of University of Louisville & graduated with honors (3.9 GPA).  She worked in the banking industry after college in Nashville & in Lexington for about 8 years and then decided to stay home with her children and become more involved in the day to day operations of BGHE. Kenda currently is incharge of the financial & advertising aspects of the company.

Hobbies:

Kenda is an avid tennis player and enjoys spending time with her children.

Background & Education:

Mark grew up in Lexington, KY.  He attended KCTCS, LCC & CEDIA for his post High School education.  He studied IT/ Computers, Networking & Audio/ Video at these Colleges.   Mark started working at Blue Grass Home Entertainment in 2002. 

Hobbies:  

Mark loves to travel, snow ski, watching movies & loves taking his dogs to the park. 

Mission Statement:

“I enjoy working with clients that want quality Audio / Video & Technical products, but want them to be professionally installed & simple to use.   It is rewarding to have a job where I can take clients ideas & turn them into reality.  Helping the client achieve their goals, within their budget, on time & when all is done, simple to operate.” 

“The best gift a client can give me is a referral!”

Background:

Born and raised in Western Kentucky as a dirt farmer, moved to Lexington in 1979 to attend the University of Kentucky. Worked after UK in a manager position for 17 years. I started working at Blue Grass Home Entertainment in 1998 & have turned a hobby into a profession that I truly love.

Hobbies:

Small mouth bass fishing and any UK sporting event.

Mission Statement:

"Provide a great environment for clients and build lasting relationships."

Background & Education:

Michael was born in Forestville, MD & raised in Lexington, KY. He attended Eastern Kentucky University and studied Police Administration. Michael has certifications with Elan University & CEDIA,  with Professional Installer & Professional Design.  Mike started working at Blue Grass Home Entertainment in 2004. 

Hobbies:

Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Basketball. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and having cookouts - while playing cornhole.

Mission Statement:

"I want to give my clients the best audio & video imaging that they have seen or have heard before."

Background:

Don grew up in Georgetown and graduated from Scott County High School. Don is CEDIA installer Level I certified and Control 4 Tech I certified.

Hobbies:

Hiking, Canoing, Spelunking, Rock Climbing/Rappelling and Paintball.

Mission Statement:

Do it right, do it once, do it best.