Philosophy
We’ve never been interested in noise or spectacle for its own sake. What keeps us engaged is people. Our clients, our team, the freelancers we trust and the kind of relationships that form when you show up prepared, honest, and ready to carry responsibility. We’re drawn to work that requires thought and coordination. The more moving parts, the more exciting it is.
Origin
CNS started the way a lot of good work starts, with curiosity and a willingness to say yes. What began as a chance introduction to production turned into working carefully, and doing the work really well. From the beginning, our approach has been simple: listen first, then build. That mindset still shapes how we plan, design, and run every show.
Role
Our role is to make the work feel manageable, especially when there’s pressure behind it. We stay steady, take the weight off our clients, and focus on the details that keep everything moving in the right direction. CNS wasn’t built from a grand plan. It was built by showing up consistently, doing right by people, and earning trust one project at a time.
Our Mission
Design and deliver live events and experiences where complexity becomes clarity, creativity takes center stage, and clients feel the power of their own ideas brought to life.
Our Vision
To become the go-to team for turning complex visions into experiences that move people and move industries forward. We see a future where live events are no longer measured only by scale, but by the depth of impact they leave behind. For CNS, true success is being trusted to design moments that change how people think, connect, and remember.
Values
Listen First, Then Dream
Discovery is the foundation of everything we create. We listen intently before we build, so every idea stays intentional, flexible, and true to who we, and our clients, are.
The Show Comes First
Every decision serves the outcome. If the show doesn’t succeed, nothing else matters.
People Over Everything
We put relationships first. Within our team, our freelancers, and our clients. Loyalty drives us.
Be the Easiest in the Room
Our job is to operate with the kind of cool flexibility that makes people come to us first when there is a problem to solve. Our team makes challenges and difficult moments feel easy.
Crave the Complex
We thrive on challenges that others avoid. Complexity is where we do our best work.
Meet CNS Productions.
Behind every project is a group of people who care about how the work gets done. The team at CNS is grounded in trust, discipline, and practical problem-solving to keep our projects on the right track and our relationships strong.
Colby Collier
President
Brian Witham
VP, Business Development
Lucas Shelley
Technical Director
Ben Philips
Operations Manager
Aaron Rogers
Warehouse Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
How we work, think, and approach our craft.
CNS specializes in live event production, blending creative event design, disciplined production management, and technical expertise. We focus on events that require clarity, strategic thinking, and a partner who understands how to navigate high-pressure moments.
We begin by listening. Our discovery process focuses on understanding your goals, your audience, and the pressure points of the event. From there, we design a balanced approach. Thoughtful creativity supported by disciplined technical precision to deliver the experience exactly as it needs to be.
We partner with corporate teams, agencies, universities, and nonprofits on conferences, brand experiences, hybrid events, and large-scale productions. If an event requires strategic planning, creative insight, and strong onsite leadership, it’s a fit for CNS.
We bring intention to every decision. CNS is known for quiet confidence, precise execution, and a people-first approach that keeps the work grounded. Clients rely on us to make complex projects feel manageable and to deliver when the stakes are high.
Collaboration is central to how we work. We integrate seamlessly with internal teams, support agency partners, and maintain strong relationships with trusted freelancers. Every partnership is built on respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to getting the event right.
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