OUR STORY
Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, EPS is a full-service live event and staging company that creates outstanding virtual and live events for clients around the world. Along with events, we produce a wide variety of videos and animation elements to inform and captivate audiences. Clients benefit from our systematic process—from consultation to execution—that blends experience with technical acumen to reduce production costs and time without sacrificing quality. We offer the simplicity of working with one trusted partner who understands your goals. We apply our creativity and expertise to create purposeful events and meaningful videos that showcase your organization.
Meet Our Founder, Michael Dills
Leveraging his successful 20+ year career in the live events industry, Michael established Elite Production Services in 2016 to branch out creatively and offer clients premiere service in all facets of the live event industry. His experience in live events and video production spans all sizes of projects—from promotional videos to small conferences to live events that reach millions—and locations across the globe. He has worked in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. Adept at managing multiple events and their numerous components, Michael has concurrently supervised international televised events like the CMA Awards in Nashville, TN, and production management/LED operations for the NFL Tailgate Party at the 2010 Super Bowl in Tampa, FL. Clients benefit from his vast technical understanding of live events and video animation, expert ability to manage crews and interface with clients, and remarkable skill in concepting and delivering a project to fit within any budget.
MEET OUR CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HEATHER LONG
Heather is a seasoned designer and live event professional with a passion for creating exceptional graphic concepts and award-winning visuals that showcase clients’ brands. After earning a BFA in Communications Arts, she garnered valuable advertising agency experience where she honed her skills in art direction and graphic design. Her advanced design experience positioned her to successfully concept, storyboard, and produce impactful videos for live corporate events, which she then parlayed into creating exceptional visuals for a variety of live events. In addition to pre-production and onsite design, Heather manages all creative aspects of live event production, including show calling. Her work has won several awards, including Addy Awards, Gold Telly, Silver Inkwell, CINE Golden Eagle Award, Aurora Award, and a Stationery Trends Award.
MEET OUR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, MADISON FOUCHE
Madison joined the EPS team in 2019, showing creativity, passion and excitement about productions and live events.She has worked on dozens of shows ranging from big conferences such as USCAP and the National Postal Forum, live press releases, and intimate leadership meetings. She brings a fresh new perspective to the latest trends and social media forecasts, and has production experience ranging from assistant stage managing to pre-show administrative work such as creating intricate schedules that abide by strict timelines and Union labor laws. Madi works tirelessly with our team to make sure we all stay on task and the creative and technical all come together seamlessly
