The G4D Productions team represents all aspects of the event and entertainment industry. Their combined experience allows them to communicate effectively with the different departments of production, which in turn provides their clients with extraordinary service. From tour managers and production assistants, to booking agents and vending coordinators, this team has honed in on their skillsets by gaining knowledge and experience through years of hard work. Their passion and dedication to growing in their field is what makes the G4D Productions team unique and valuable in this industry.
OUR TEAM
Jon Dindas
In his twenty years of event industry experience, Jon Dindas has held almost every title in the business – from production manager and producer, to venue designer and festival director. Dindas has done it all. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the world of music and entertainment. Prior to founding G4D Productions in 2015, Dindas was the Director of Production at Dayglo Ventures where he oversaw production design, installation, and daily implementation at the Capitol Theatre, Lockn’ Festival, and the Brooklyn Bowls in Las Vegas and London. For the past several years, Dindas has been the Production Manager of Lockn’ Festival and Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival. He has also been the producer of Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam since 2008, and the Main Stage manager at both Governor’s Ball and The Meadows. Dindas lives in New York City and has a teenage daughter who is way cooler than any rock star he knows. He spends his days daydreaming about Jason Isbell and rooting for several shitty sports teams.
Jill Tuck
Coming from the AEG production team at PlayStation Theater, as well as various other special events and festivals, Jill is the General Manager of G4D Productions. She aims to be the glue that bonds all the fundamental parts of the company that will generate the one of a kind experiences that G4D provides. She thinks people should never leave their home without their phone, wallet, keys and sense of humor. She became somewhat of an internet celebrity after giving Trey Anastasio (of Phish) a pineapple named "Linda", which he promptly featured on stage at a Phish show in Camden, NJ.
Ron Busloff
Ron joined G4D Productions fifteen years into a legal career during which he has represented a wide range of businesses and individuals, including artists, promoters, festivals, and event producers. His dual experience as legal advisor and live event attendee gives him unique insight that makes him an invaluable part ofthe G4D team. Based in New York City, Ron enjoys baseball, film and rooting for Dindas’ favorite teams to lose.
Bill Yager
For more than 20 years, Bill has been the “go-to-guy” on the Northeast festival and event circuit. His field experience covers music festivals, corporate events, sporting events, concerts, theater, and just about any other consumer entertainment environment you can think of. Bill has served as Production Manager for G4D Productions at LOCKN’ Festival and Solid Sound; as well as Operations Director for Elements Lakewood, Elements NYC Festival and the Borderlands Music and Arts Festival. His communication skills and professionalism put minds at ease which allows us to deliver a smooth running and stress free event for our clients. Based in Burlington, Vermont, Bill is proud to be a part of the G4D Productions team and looks forward to facilitating amazing outcomes for our clients.
Elyse MaCaulay
Jon Dindas hired Elyse sight unseen for the first annual LOCKN' Festival and they have been working together ever since. Her primary areas of expertise are contracting, human resources, administration and logistics management. She is based in New Orleans and her hometown events include the New Orleans Jazz Fest, Essence Music Festival, and the Orpheum Theater, among others.
Carter Page
Carter joined the G4D Production Team in the summer of 2017 as a production assistant, and has recently graduated from Northwestern University. Don’t let his age fool you, he has worked more shows than any other kid his age. Carter now resides in New York and has started working full-time at the G4D office.
Carter Page
Carter joined the G4D Production Team in the summer of 2017 as a production assistant, and is currently attending Northwestern University. Don’t let his age fool you, he has worked more shows than any other kid his age. Carter is currently working remotely while he finishes his studies and is eager to jump on as many shows as possible when college doesn’t get in the way.
Eric Booth
Prior to joining the G4D team, Eric gained vast experience in both the operations and talent buying arenas. He began his career with Creative Concerts, serving as Junior Talent Buyer, while working as the Production Manager at the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, producing over 150 shows per year. A recent New Orleans transplant, he now coordinates operations for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, while also booking the Art Garage. A veteran of festival teams, including Summer Camp, Coachella, Stagecoach and Borderland. Eric will root for any sports team that has Gritty as its mascot.
Nina Tomayko
With a background in event production and touring, Nina has freelanced for the G4D team's various events as well as other festivals. She spent most of 2017 out on a global tour but has decided to stay still for a moment and work full time with G4D Productions as Jon's Executive Assistant and Project Manager. When she isn't busy keeping everything organized, she can usually be found reading and drinking excessive amounts of coffee.
James Crandall
With over ten years of production and operations experience, Jim has played a role on countless events, including Coachella, moe.down, and the New York State Fair. When he's not on site, Jim is an avid sports fan, loves the outdoors, and enjoys playing guitar.
Grace Vesneske
In a short time, Grace has excelled in numerous areas throughout the live music space -- Hospitality, Transportation, Artist Relations, Promoter Rep, and Festival Management to name a few. Since arriving at G4D in 2019, she has focused her efforts on Talent and Production Coordination and Project Management. She brings a quick wit, amazing work ethic and a smile to every job she undertakes. When not focusing on being the best event manager she can be Grace spends her time plotting her hostile takeover of Converse, singing in her car and doting on the most important little man in the world…her new nephew Grant.
Adrianne Salmon
Adrianne, more commonly known as "Age," came to G4D after nearly ten years of honing her social media management skills. From restaurants to venues to vacuum cleaner part suppliers (seriously), Age has worked for a wide range of companies and clients, but has found that her passion lies in hospitality and entertainment. She lives in Buffalo and currently serves as the marketing director for Buffalo Iron Works and the Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival. In her spare time, you can find her craft cocktail bartending at Ballyhoo, brunching and blogging about it for her influencer Instagram page, @buffalobrunch, doing power yoga or dancing at a show.
Jen Caruso
Jen Caruso is a live event enthusiast. Dubbed the Director of Fun by many, she has been in the event scene for more than 10 years, helping pull off some of the largest and most legendary festivals and events in the country. When she is not working events she is traveling the country in her RV, singing karaoke in her mic to no one and fist pumping to Phish. She currently resides in San Diego with her dirt bike, surfboard, RV and various other outdoor toys for a much welcomed change of scenery. Since joining G4D again in 2021 Caruso looks to build on the strong foundation and partnerships forged and bring a little more light to the world at large through her part in these events. Caruso’s real forte is a creative melding of productions, operations, and activations. This self-proclaimed happen-maker lives by her conviction that we are all lost without being a part of something greater than ourselves.
Elizabeth Pikaart
Elizabeth Pikaart is a live events veteran. She has participated in many festivals in a professional capacity managing a variety of different areas such as ticketing, credentials, RFID operations, customer service, logistics and artist relations. Elizabeth is also an avid music festival fan who thrives on the positive sense of community. When she is not on the road working, Elizabeth enjoys hanging out with her family and traveling. She regularly returns to Chile, her second home where she became fluent in Spanish, to satisfy her zest for life and culture. In her role at G4D Elizabeth she will be the glue that bonds the company while working spreadsheet magic.
James Cradnall
James Crandall Bio: With over ten years of production and operations experience, Jim has played a role on countless events,includingCoachella, moe.down, and the New York State Fair.When he's not on site, Jim is an avid sports fan, loves theoutdoors, and enjoys playing guitar.
Angela Overstreet
Dedicated event professional with 17 years of Logistics, Events, Operations, and Project Management in the sporting and events industry. Angela has held a wide range of roles within the events and operations sector covering various facets that contribute to a deep understanding of the interdependence of both internal and external stakeholders. From Spartan Race to Ducati, Formula E racing to the Red Bull MotoGP, Jackson Hole Tourism Board and various other projects, Angela has a range of experience and is known for a positive solution based approach, driving tight timelines with efficient process development and strategic planning. Impacting both consumer experience and business profitability. Highlights include managing a team of 35+ Project Managers and Coordinators simultaneously while overseeing development, implementation, monitoring, documentation and execution of up to 15 projects per week globally/domestically; Director of Logistics and Operations, managing onsite operations, vendor relations, SOP’s, safety procedures, logistics and, operational flow, acquisition of goods and inventory, fleet trailer moves and overseeing the entire Operations and auxiliary teams including production management, load-in/load-out, buildout, heavy equipment management, vendor relations, communications management, resource allocation, all onsite receivables (assets and commodities), finance approvals, BCO design, budgeting, catering, and much more at up to 63 events annually overseeing up to 5 regional teams domestically and globally. Onsite Cash Management, volunteer management, site acquisition, contract negotiation and review, design, construction development plans, budgeting, remediation, staffing, entry gate mgmt and much more!
Katie Budge
Katie Budge is a live events contractor who has been working in music festivals and corporate events for over 8 years across the country. She specializes in event management, production, logistics and coordination, and artist relations, but thrives in any environment where she can organize chaos. While she loves a good challenge, Katie’s favorite part about the music industry (outside of the music itself) is the sense of family that’s fostered when you find an excellent work environment and associates. She’s extremely happy to report that is what G4D has brought back into her life, when she joined the team in March of 2021 as a Production and Events Coordinator. As one of the newest members of the G4D team, Katie is extremely excited to continue to learn from her colleagues at G4D, facilitate extremely positive working environments and experiences for our team + all contractors we hire, and curate events that rise to a standard of excellence that is tangible to the not only the patrons, but the client, talent, and crew alike.