For the past 43 years Tim Hansen has worked for various industry companies. After graduating from college in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science and then several summers as Lighting Designer and ME at Chicago area summer stock companies and community theatres, he earned his MFA in Technical Theatre. Tim is currently the Sales Manager for Oasis Stage Werks in Salt Lake City. He is active on several ESTA committees that are establishing minimum design, installation, and certification standards for theatres and associated personnel. He currently serves as the Chair of the Certification Council for ESTA.