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Jim Barrett Joins Gopher
A Minnesota native, Barrett attended St. Cloud State University in the early 80's. His initial interest in film studies was led astray by the university’s theatre program, and Barrett spent a summer at St. Cloud State - affiliated Theatre L'Homme Dieu.
After leaving university, Barrett left the industry for a couple of years only to return in a customer service/technical sales role at theatrical retailer Norcostco. “I've know about Gopher Stage Lighting for more than 15 years,” says Barrett. “I've always thought of Gopher as a very strong equipment rental house as well as a strong competitor in the dimming system sales market. However, with the purchase of the business by the Holloways, the company has really re-established its presence in the Twin Cities area and throughout the region.”
Gopher Stage Lighting was started by three Minneapolis I.A.T.S.E. stage hands in 1958. Joe and Melanie Holloway bought the company in 1998 as a going concern. “Jim makes a great addition to our family at Gopher,” remarked owner Joe Holloway. “As a team, Jim and Dave Johnson go way back, so I’m glad that we can bring their experience working together to bear on our growing installation market.”
Barrett says that he is not worried about reacquainting himself with the world of a theatrical distributor. “I enjoyed this field for a number of years while at Norcostco,” comments Barrett. “Now, I’m employed by a couple of great owners and working alongside the best boss that I've ever had.”
Barrett and his wife, Phyllis Bowers, have been together for 11 years and have a four-year-old daughter, Rachel. Also vying for their attention are three cats and two dogs.
1st March 2005
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