Kevin Paglusch is the Director of Operations of Gateway Fireworks Displays. Kevin is one of Gateway Firework’s most experienced pyrotechnic technicians. He has played a lead role in some of the largest pyrotechnic productions in the United States . Some of the productions where Kevin played a lead role include, Thunder Over Louisville, Las Vegas Millennium, Chicago Navy Pier, and Fair St. Louis.
Kevin is responsible for ordering, shipping, and storing all pyrotechnic product. Additionally, Kevin is responsible for maintaining the master schedule and ensuring that a smooth and efficient logistical plan is prepared for every event. This includes product and equipment allocation, truck routing and site inspections are all correct.
Kevin co-wrote the company training manual for new technicians and he is the mentor to most of the newer technicians. Kevin’s experience goes well beyond that of a pyrotechnician he is a veteran Firefighter on the St. Louis Fire Department. He understands the serious need for attention to safety and conveys that while teaching in a classroom and in the field.
Kevin monitors all the new developments in this highly regulated industry tracking all the changes in federal, state and local laws and regulations. He is committed to providing the safest programs possible and is always striving to learn new techniques and practices. With this type of dedicated professional on staff Gateway Fireworks Displays will remain an industry leader in providing safe and sane displays.