Meet Our Team.

Our team is the core of who we are.  Its not the cool technology, or the awesome special effects, but the people behind them that make every moment special

Johnathan Simmons

Founder/ Chief Idea Officer

john@crownentgroup.com

John started what is now known as Crown Entertainment Group in his college dorm room. DJ'ing for anyone that would listen, he would go on to grow his brand into a nationally award wining production and entertainment company. When he's not responding to emails you can bet he is finding a new adventure with his wife and baby. 

Natalie Ballard

Client Care & Event Specialist

natalie@crownentgroup.com

Natalie is the Client Care & Event Specialist for Crown Entertainment. She loves hearing each client's unique love story and tailors our wedding packages to make their dreams come true!

Blake Smith

Operations Manager

blake@crownentgroup.com

Do you have that friend that knows a little bit of everything? Thats Blake. His love for music began at a young age when he started playing the drums. After Graduating from CRAS in Tempe,AZ in 2007, Blake moved back home and began his career in Live Sound & Production.  When he's not mixing monitors for your favorite artist he's getting ready for his favorite holiday, HALLOWEEN!

Frankie Magallenes 

Healine Event Host

frankie@crownentgroup.com

Are you ready to move those feet? Frankie is your man! Frankie has been entertaining all across the globe since he was in college.  Frankie loves an audience and he even spent some time at Walt Disney World as a cast member!  When he's not at events, Frankie is also a certified Zumba instructor so if a high energy celebration is what you're after book him today!

Briesen Rush 

Headline Event Host

briesen@crownentgroup.com

Brisen, or B-Rush as he's know around the region is a polished on the mic as he his on the decks. He has a larger than life personality that will captivate your audience. Briesen is also an ordained minister and can officiate your wedding! When he's not behind the DJ booth, he can an awesome brisket!
(we're not joking!)

Nolan McNiel 

Headline Event Host

nolan@crownentgroup.com

If you look at Nolan's Spotify playlists we guarantee that you'll find something to sing along too! From rocking out live performances in the River Market District to heating up dance floors, Nolan plays to the crowd every time. When he's not entertaining you can be sure that he's making funny Tik-Toks or watching his favorite reality show!

Ryk Moore

 Event Host

@djrykster

Jason Lowe

Marketing / Event Producer

@jasonlowe55

Evan Crow

Event Support

@evan_crow

Brandon Martin

 Event Host

@brandon_martinn

Jonathan Riggan

Sound Engineer 

@jriggandesigns

Ethan Collins

Event Support

@redletterstudios