Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, VisionLoft is a versatile meeting and event venue. It combines contemporary design with cutting-edge technology to create an engaging environment for creative meetings, interactive retreats, and boutique wedding receptions.
THE CHALLENGE
As Director of Learning Spaces for Indiana University, Julie Johnston is highly familiar with the stress and common problems that presenters and hosts experience during events that depend on technology. Johnston and her husband, founders of VisionLoft, wanted to create a fun gathering space for its clients to help promote dialogue, ignite collaboration, and inspire creativity during any event. Easy-to-use technology would be essential to the experience.
THE SOLUTION
Working closely with CCS Presentation Systems, VisionLoft standardized on Crestron DM NVX™ AV-over-IP technology. Because DM NVX utilizes VisionLoft’s existing 1Gb network infrastructure, integration and installation had no impact on the visual aesthetic or operation of the space.
THE TECHNOLOGY
DM NVX provides an agile system that enables VisionLoft’s event coordinators to easily route their clients’ content to the desired interactive wall displays, dual screen projectors, and high-end glass whiteboards via the handy Crestron app. The system also uniquely equips VisionLoft with the ability to accommodate a variety of special requests, from bringing in virtual participants during a creative meeting, to displaying photos of a wedding reception as it’s happening. Event coordinators are thrilled with how easy the system is to use, while clients are impressed by its flexibility and the possibilities it offers during events. The user-friendly app enables infinite control at all times from anywhere staff members happen to be. This helps ensure client needs are addressed swiftly.
RESULTS
With a dedicated staff, combined with the power of DM NVX technology and simple control, VisionLoft can now take any event to the next level. “Crestron has provided us with a system that’s simple enough for our event coordinators to manage with little training, yet dynamic enough to create the best experience possible for our guests,” says Johnston.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
