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Derek Pendergrass
Derek Pendergrass
Executive Director - Exhibition Technical Arts | Meow Wolf
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Derek Pendergrass
Summary
Derek Pendergrass is a seasoned Executive Director at Meow Wolf, specializing in Exhibition Technical Arts with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and design sectors. His career showcases an impressive portfolio of projects including contributions to Shanghai Disneyland and Galaxy's Edge. Derek has a strong background in technical project leadership, having established the Production Design and Technical Direction departments at Meow Wolf. He is passionate about fostering inclusive teams and believes in the power of collaboration in creative environments. Derek's expertise spans across various technical disciplines including lighting design, production management, and vendor management. He holds a degree in Entertainment Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, which laid the foundation for his innovative approach to project execution. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his ability to merge creativity with technical precision, making him a key player in the themed entertainment industry.
Derek Pendergrass
Work Experience
Executive Director - Exhibition Technical Arts at
Meow Wolf
January 2022 - Present
Executive Director - Technical Direction & Production Design at
Meow Wolf
March 2020 - January 2022
DPLE - Technical Director at
Walt Disney Imagineering
September 2018 - March 2020
Freelancer at
Technical Designerconsultant
June 2009 - March 2020
Production Manager at
Scenario
October 2016 - September 2018
Technical Design & Direction, Consultant at
MINDRIX SL.
July 2016 - October 2016
Show D&P Technical Director at
Walt Disney Imagineering
December 2014 - July 2016
Senior Technical Designer & Technical Director for Mechanical Projects at
Lexington
February 2013 - December 2014
Senior Technical Director at
Rgh Themed Entertainment
May 2011 - February 2013
Freelance Technical Designer at
The Scenic Route
February 2011 - June 2011
Technical Designer at
All Access Staging and Productions, Inc.
January 2011 - May 2011
Technical Designer at
Lexington Design And Fabrication
June 2009 - February 2011
Technical Designer at
TAIT
May 2008 - August 2008
University Center Supervisor at
Carnegie-Mellon University
August 2007 - January 2008
Consulting/Drafting Intern at
Artec Consultants LLC
May 2007 - August 2007
Assistant Stage Manager at
Freedom Toast, Inc.
July 2007 - August 2007
Sound Board Operator at
Bank Street Theater
June 2007 - July 2007
Career Center Head Ambassador at
Carnegie-Mellon University
August 2006 - May 2007
Recording Engineer at
Carnegie-Mellon University
September 2005 - May 2007
Derek Pendergrass
Education
GCC Professional Development Center
January 2014 - January 2014
Carnegie Mellon University, Ba
January 2005 - January 2009
Montgomery Bell Academy
January 1999 - January 2005
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Derek Pendergrass is a Executive Director - Exhibition Technical Arts at Meow Wolf, a company specializing in Performing Arts Companies.
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Derek Pendergrass holds a degree in Geometry/Geometric Analysis from GCC Professional Development Center.
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Who is Derek Pendergrass?
Derek Pendergrass is a seasoned Executive Director at Meow Wolf, specializing in Exhibition Technical Arts with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and design sectors. His career showcases an impressive portfolio of projects including contributions to Shanghai Disneyland and Galaxy's Edge. Derek has a strong background in technical project leadership, having established the Production Design and Technical Direction departments at Meow Wolf. He is passionate about fostering inclusive teams and believes in the power of collaboration in creative environments. Derek's expertise spans across various technical disciplines including lighting design, production management, and vendor management. He holds a degree in Entertainment Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, which laid the foundation for his innovative approach to project execution. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his ability to merge creativity with technical precision, making him a key player in the themed entertainment industry.
Derek`s contact details
************@meowwolf.com
Colleagues
Vice President of Product Engineering
Senior Vice President, Operations
Co-Founder and EVP, Creative Strategy and Development
Vice President, Planning and Policy
Chief Executive Officer
VP Marketing Operations
Chief Communications Officer
Managing Partner
Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Exhibitions Development.
Vice President Public Relations and Communications