Our Leadership

We've Come
Together to Create

Brad Jones

Partner / Man of Smoked Meats

Who says you can't have fun at work? Hailing from the steel heartland of Western Pennsylvania, Brad Jones knew he'd have to use his head to escape from the steel industry. Instead of the predictable route, he used his head as a battering ram to secure a scholarship with the Penn State football team. His collegiate ambitions of becoming an Aeronautical Engineer veered off course, leading him into the captivating realm of Television and Video.

 

After a swift internship in Pittsburgh, he packed his car and aimed for Atlanta. Following a few years juggling 3 to 4 long-term freelance gigs, he finally landed at Chet Burks Productions, where his path would soon cross with Partner Steve Culpepper. Jones later took a hiatus from the Atlanta scene, moving to Durham, North Carolina, where he was entrusted to establish the sports production department for the Duke Blue Devils. Seeing that his tutelage rubbed off on the 2010 NCAA National Championship Men’s basketball team, Jones and family moved back to Atlanta.

 

During his second tenure at Chet Burks Productions, Brad and Steve spent many hours indulging in BBQ feasts and planning the birth of their own production company. After much brisket and deliberation, SSD had materialized and the two have traversed the globe spreading joy and making video for all to see.

Steve Culpepper

Partner / Man of Leisure...and Smoked Meats

Steve Culpepper's journey in television production commenced in 2005 when he became the first full-time employee of a budding network called MavTV. During his seven-year tenure at Mav, Steve donned numerous hats and assumed the role of production lead. He steered the network through a period of remarkable growth, witnessing MavTV's audience expand from a modest 30,000 households to an astonishing 30,000,000. It was during this transformative phase that Steve had the privilege of collaborating with the talented and notably imposing Brad Jones, marking the genesis of an extraordinary friendship and a thrilling adventure that profoundly shaped his life and career.

 

Following the sale of the network, Steve embarked on his first entrepreneurial venture. In collaboration with the iconic Coca-Cola Company, he established a business dedicated to producing nearly 200 live events annually. This chapter of Steve's life was nothing short of exhilarating, teeming with unique challenges and invaluable learning experiences that continue to influence and enrich his work to this day.

 

Nonetheless, the allure of television production always held a special place in Steve's heart. It was an irresistible call, drawing him back into the world of broadcast production. Alongside his BBQ-loving brother from another mother, they turned their shared dreams into reality. Armed with years of experience and with a wealth of insights to offer, Steve and Brad are now positioned to make an even greater impact in this remarkable industry.

The Service We Provide For You

Live Broadcast

Production On the Move Truck/Trailer/Flypack

Field & Post Production

On Location or In the Edit Suite
Bring Your Vision to Life.

Live Events

Setting the Stage for Unforgettable Experiences