Jahn “Boxer” HArdison

FOUNDER / PRESIDENT OF BIGGER HAMMER PRODUCTION SERVICES

Known to many as Boxer, Jahn Hardison is the founder and president of Bigger Hammer Production Services. He founded Bigger Hammer in 1996 and he's been at the helm since, fostering its growth while partnering with production managers, clients and vendors to provide crew, rigging and additional production support for a wide scale of events. He brings a focus on strong customer service and prioritizing event safety. 

His career in event production includes concert and theatrical tours across the globe. He enjoys one-offs in interesting locales, but no longer tours regularly. He really enjoys Stage Managing Radio Shows & Festivals; getting that last band off the stage exactly on-time (a minute or 2 early really) and getting on with load-out! 

He’s also a long-time supporter of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association and serves on ETSA’s Member Advisory Committee. 

An early supporter of the Event Safety Alliance, he’s impressed with its continued growth. He’s optimistic about the ESA's future and the positive outcomes it can affect on the industry through collaboration, training, and educating our industry’s workforce. In joining the ESA Board, he’s excited to be an advocate for Sustainability, Equity & Anti-racism within the ESA and throughout our industry.