On Wednesday, August 30th, Vortek Midwest Regional Sales Manager Ted Paget passed away at his home.
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ted graduated Glendon College at York University. He then worked for 10 years in Toronto designing theaters and public assembly spaces. He was a founding member of the Associated Designers of Canada, and a member of the American Society of Theatre Consultants. He also worked with the ESTA organization to establish safety standards for our industry. After immigrating to the United States, Ted served as a theater consultant, and then joined the rigging division of Daktronics. He joined ETC in 2014 with the acquisition of Daktronics, and had served in our industry for four decades.
In honor of Ted’s commitment to the entertainment industry, his family is encouraging friends to donate to the Behind the Scenes charity in lieu of flowers. To make a donation in his memory, visit http://behindthescenescharity.org/bts.htm.
