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Danny Mitsios

Artistic and Executive Director

Danny Mitsios

Dionysios “Danny” Mitsios was raised in Jacksonville, FL, by Greek parents, and attended Jacksonville University (JU), where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in both Dance and Computer Information Systems. At JU, he was honored with the Dance Management, Most Improved Dancer, and Dance Contribution Awards. He also studied at Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, where he worked with renowned choreographer Moses Pendleton of Momix. Danny’s class was featured in the creation of Lunar Sea, which is now touring with Momix. He received the Service Award and attended Nutmeg on scholarship. Upon graduation, Danny began his professional performance career, joining esteemed companies such…

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Kristen Allen

Wardrobe Mistress

Kristen Allen

Kristin Allen, a resident of Prattville, Alabama, resides with her husband and four daughters. Originally from Cromwell, MN, Kristin embarked on a diverse career journey that led her to join the Air Force and later relocate to Montgomery, Alabama. Her professional endeavors included serving at Maxwell AFB and Gunter AFB, where she contributed her skills at the Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy. With a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and a Master’s in Business Administration, Kristin’s background is both extensive and varied. Her passion for creativity and craftsmanship flourished during her tenure as a caregiver and events coordinator at Buena…

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Alex Benavides

Web Architect

Alex Benavides

Alex is the founder of Column 13 and a marketing leader who helps companies grow on the strength of their actual economics, not their ad budget. He serves as fractional CMO for multiple clients and advises several early-stage startups, owning everything from positioning and channel strategy to the operating rhythm that keeps marketing accountable to revenue. He built Column 13 as the kind of outside partner companies should be able to call on: a small group of senior practitioners who own the work instead and capable of pitching in. Before Column 13, Alex came up as an operator inside scrappy…

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Jacob Wooley

Audio/Visual

Jacob Wooley

Jacob Wooley is a seasoned audio/visual expert with a decade of dedicated service to the East Alabama region. His journey began at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika, AL, where he earned an associate in science degree. It was here that he began to cultivate his technical prowess and exceptional hospitality skills. Jacob’s career truly took off when he assumed the role of Audio/Visual Supervisor at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. During his tenure there, he honed his craft and gained invaluable experience in orchestrating seamless audio and visual experiences. In 2021, Jacob ventured into entrepreneurship…

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