Our History

30 Years of Turning Vision Into Unforgettable Experiences.

1994

In the beginning...

Founder David “Pork Chop” Wight turns a DJB Grand Champion win into the launch of Show Gear Productions, investing his winnings to build a future in professional AV.

1994

Early Growth

Founded in Sacramento, California, Show Gear supports emerging tech companies during the dot-com boom, delivering AV services for brands like Yahoo and Apple.

1995

Headquarters Established

Show Gear secures a permanent Southern California headquarters, creating a centralized base to support large-scale productions nationwide.

2013

Industry Milestone

Named the official AV supplier for IMEX America, demonstrating Show Gear’s ability to execute complex, high-profile global events.

2020

Adaptive Transformation

Show Gear evolves into a fully remote, nationwide production company, expanding capabilities across virtual, hybrid, and live events.

2022

Strategic Expansion

Acquisition of ACA Video doubles the client base and strengthens virtual events, live streaming, and content production services.

2023

East Coast Growth

Partnership with Garcia Production expands Show Gear’s support across the Eastern United States.

2024

Scaling Operations

Warehouse expansion increases capacity, improves logistics, and supports larger, more complex productions.

2026

Intelligent Production

Show Gear integrates advanced AI into event production, enhancing analytics, accessibility, and efficiency while elevating the attendee experience.