It all started in 1986 when…

Jim Brammer and Jeff Cranfill decided to combine their considerable skills and experience into Winston-Salem’s first true production company, then called Southern Lights. They were soon joined by a third partner, Don “Bogie” Cates to form the trio that would take the company from its roots operating out of Jim & Lynn Brammer’s garage to the global company that became SES.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jim has spent his career with a laser focus on problem-solving for the future. At every turn, he and his partners ask the question

“What can we do to make this better?”

It’s the question that inspired the launch of a massive network of companies equipped to serve various avenues of the events and touring industries individually and in cooperation with any and all other companies in the network, making the experience easier than ever for clients and completely customizable.

This relentless pursuit of excellence and improvement continues to drive our companies toward growth with a commitment to doing the best work at every opportunity.