Jason is a lighting and theatrical effects designer/programmer based in Southern California. For over 30 years he has programmed countless attractions, shows, and spectaculars at Disney parks and events around the world. When working away from Disney, he has programmed for the best talent in television, touring, theatre, special events, premieres, operas, music videos, themed attractions, and corporate events.
Areas of Expertise
- Lighting Programming, Direction, and Design
- Control System Design and Integration
- Show Control Programming
- Fountain Choreography and Programming
Expert Knowledge
- Mosaic / Pharos
- grandMA2 / 3
- Eos / Ion / Gio
- Wholehog
- Paradigm
- Alcorn McBride
Professional Awards
- 2025 THEA Award: Theme Park Land – Fantasy Springs
- 2025 THEA Award: Theme Park Land – Zootopia
- 2023 THEA Award: Brand Experience – Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Lighting Programmer)
- 2021 THEA Award: Attraction – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Show Lighting Programmer)
- 2020 THEA Award: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run (Show Lighting Programmer)
- 2020 THEA Award: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Show Lighting Programmer)
- 2019 THEA Award: Repurposed Attraction (Lighting Programmer) – Nemo & Friends SeaRider
- 2018 THEA Award: Attraction Reimagining (Lighting Programmer) – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!
- 2018 THEA Award: Theme Park Area Development (Lighting Programmer) – Pandora – The World of Avatar
- 2017 THEA Award: Theme Park (Lighting Programmer) – Shanghai Disneyland
- 2016 THEA Award: Parade Spectacular (Programmer) – Disney Paint The Night
- 2013 THEA Award: Attraction (Lighting Programmer) – Radiator Springs Racers
- 2013 THEA Award: New Theme Park Land (Lighting Programmer) – Cars Land
- 2011 THEA Award: Nighttime Spectacular (Fountain and Effects Designer/Fountain Programmer) – World of Color
- 2011 THEA Award: Promotional Event (Show Programmer) – Flynn Lives
- 2008 THEA Award: Live Show (Senior Lighting Programmer) – Finding Nemo the Musical
- Walt Disney Legacy Award