The Refugee Response

Our organization has been working with David Shimp since our first annual fundraiser in 2010. Parallel with the development of our operations over the past 7 years, we have watched our events grow in scale, yet with ever more attention to detail. This is purely a testament to David and his team. David consistently turns what can often be a time-crunching and stressful process into fun and seamless event planning. We couldn't imagine working with anyone else. - David Wallis (Co-Founder)

 

LifeAct

LifeAct has worked with Deb and Dave of GhostLight Productions since 2005 on many fundraising and friend-raising events - annual "Into the Light" walks, Premier Charity Golf Outings and our 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala. GhostLight is run by amazing event professionals who work hard to understand the goals of our event and organization, execute the entire event experience for our guests flawlessly and creatively work with us on how to get the best bang for our buck. We LOVE working with GhostLight!- Kris Amendola (Marketing Director)

 

Lago Custom Events

In the past four years that I have been working with GhostLight Productions, I have never once had to worry about them getting the job done and getting it done right. They are always a step ahead of our needs and the needs of our clients. Their production value is the best I have found in Cleveland.- Michael Nadolski (Director of Sales and Events)

 

ChamberFest Cleveland

GhostLight Productions is ChamberFest Cleveland's only choice for our lighting, staging, video and audio needs. Producing an eleven-concert festival featuring more than thirty world-renowned chamber music artists from around the globe is no easy task and our needs our great. GhostLight has done nothing but provide reliable, top-notch service. The look, sound and feel of our programs to our audiences are of the utmost importance and it is great to know that our presentation is always impeccable thanks to GhostLight! - Cheryl Carter (Managing Director)

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland

I have worked with the team at GhostLight on multiple events from large galas to small gatherings. Every time they deliver professional results with good cheer. I highly recommend working with this fantastic firm!- Robert Koonce, CFRE (Chief Development Officer)

 

Western Reserve Land Conservancy

"Whenever they are involved it is like having a right-hand man available to handle those tasks that I can't tackle. From the initial meeting to the final tear down day, GhostLight works very hard to ensure our event is a success. Having worked with several production and lighting companies in Cleveland over the past 10 years, I truly believe GhostLight is top notch. We will continue to work with GhostLight in the future."

- Western Reserve Land Conservancy (Manager of Membership and Special Events)

 

Playhouse Square Foundation

“Deb’s enthusiasm is contagious. Her creativity and flair are no less than jaw‐dropping! But perhaps the talents those truly set her far apart and above are her support of our mission and her uncanny ability to get buy‐ in from everyone on our team: our staff, our board of trustees, our volunteers and our community supporters.”

- Michelle Ryan (Director of Development)

 

Kirtland Country Club

"We at Kirtland have worked with GhostLight on several annual events and they consistently deliver the same quality and professionalism as they did the very first time we hired them. I always call Dave first when I need a company to handle lighting, sound, multimedia or special effects."

- Kirtland Country Club (Assistant Manager)

 

Great Lakes Science Center

"The preview opening for BODY WORLDS 2 was important for the Great Lakes Science Center and for the city. This controversial and important exhibition garnered overwhelming support from our city's healthcare delivery systems, so it was critical that every detail would surpass these generous sponsors' expectations. Deb Hermann and her team worked tirelessly with our staff and stakeholders ‐ from initial planning through the event itself and then the follow up ‐ to make sure the exhibition was positioned perfectly.”

- Linda Abraham Silver (Former President and Executive Director)

 

Conservative Management

"I have worked with Dave Shimp since the early 1980s when I was promoting national live concerts and Dave served as my Production Manager.  He provided me with production guidance during Nine Inch Nails' early touring years as well.  I have always found Dave to be highly motivated and extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of production and would recommend him without question to anyone who required a highly professional and accomplished production manager."

- John A. Malm, Jr.

 

Tri-Point Teleproductions, Inc., Motion Cam Videos & Websites, Inc.

"I've known David Shimp since mid 1994 and his creativity, technical know how and production management skills have been critical to the success of the monthly corporate events that we did for years. We could always count on him to bring something new to the table but always with the same dedication to customer service and budget-conscious thinking.  You want someone to handle your event production who you can count on to get it done the right way, on time, on budget. This is where GhostLight Productions shines... making you look good and your clients happy!”

- Tim Allinson (Owner, President)

 

CSU Foundation, Inc.

"Dave Shimp and his company are extremely responsive to the customer, and Dave knows his business better than anyone in the field. I highly recommend GhostLight Productions for all occasions - large and small."

- Peter K. Anagnostos (Former Vice President, University Advancement & Executive Director, CSU Foundation)

 

The Human Fund

“For the last two years The Human Fund has had the pleasure of working with GhostLight Productions to create spectacular museum quality exhibitions at our annual fundraiser and art exhibition. With approximately $1.5 million dollars of art on view at our first event, we had to be very selective in our choice of the company we used. GhostLight completely understood both the technical aspects and the conceptual needs.

In year two, GhostLight collaborated with the exhibition curators to produce an homage to Andy Warhol.  Arts patrons were completely immersed in the work, life, and social milieu of Warhol.  Volunteers directing guests all wore Warhol wigs, wayfarer sunglasses and all-black attire.  We asked GhostLight to do more than produce events.  We asked them to produce an event and design museum quality exhibitions, which not only needed to be thoughtfully conceived but interactive, fun, and engaging.  They rose to the challenge!”

- Heather Guess (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman)

 

Sebo Video Graphics

"I have known David Shimp for over 23 years. He has earned a reputation in the business that is second to none and has a scope of talent and experience that covers just about every lighting and sound requirement there is. Now that he and Deb Hermann have formed their own company, I have had the opportunity to contract with them when I need top notch lighting design, production and installation services for my own clients. Not only are they creative and talented, but they are responsive and committed to delivering the best client service possible. Working with GhostLight Productions is always a positive experience and I know that my clients are getting the best in the business."

- Rommie Sebo (President)