Michael W. Zaskey, CTS

Michael W. Zaskey, CTS

Founder, President / Owner, Senior Technical Director

Details Matter...

Michael Zaskey started Zasco Productions at a very young age. A passion for knowledge, creativity, and most importantly – technical excellence and attention to detail is what drives Michael. More than just a job, Zasco Productions is his dream, and he is personally involved in some aspect of every project we handle.

Zasco Productions began as a hobby in 1986. It was officially established as a business in 1990, while Michael was still in high school. In 1992 he chose to make it his full time career.

Michael learned his craft from some of the most talented individuals in the fields of broadcast television, technical theater, sound, lighting, computers, electronics, and business. He was fortunate to have been given countless opportunities to soak up information and skills from many of the finest people in the industry. Drawing on the best bits of information from the knowledge base he compiled from each opportunity, Michael formed his own solid foundation, and forged “the Zasco way” of doing things.

With an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Michael continuously studies all aspects of production and applies new technology to the time honored, proven techniques that have been the basis of our success for the past 35+ years.

Michael prides himself on being fully immersed in all aspects of technical and creative production. He is well versed in every department, and can perform almost any production task with high degree of proficiency. From designing and engineering complex systems to drafting CAD drawings and producing 3D renderings, to mixing audio, operating a Barco E2 Screen Management System, building graphics, directing and editing video, programming lighting and even driving trucks, Michael has mastered all this and more. He is most happy when is not behind a desk, and prefers the show position of “Project Manager / Technical Director / Chief Engineer”.

Our many loyal clients take comfort knowing that Michael is on a project to ensure their vision is represented with precision.

Michael lives in Chicopee, MA with his wife Leah and son Samuel. When not working, Michael loves spending time with his family, live music, and alpine skiing.

What Out Clients Are Saying About Michael

You are speedy! Thank you for everything Michael. Your calm, collaboration and creativity are much appreciated. Positive reviews are pouring in. I think we exceeded expectations.

Kathy Tobin Martin
Director of Annual Giving and Events
Baystate Health Foundation

Your went above and beyond the call of duty. You are a great partner and we love working with you. All My Best.

Ellen Michaels
President & CEO
Ellen Michaels Presents, Inc.

Michael, Thanks for your diligence and your follow-through. Obviously your attention to detail and your partnership are very meaningful and truly make a difference for us.

B. G.
Manager of Video and Event Production
Confidential MedTech Client

There is no one, and I mean no one, better than Michael W. Zaskey and Zasco Productions LLC.

Melissa Welch
Senior Director of Creative Marketing Services
Co-Chair, Women's Leadership Conference
Bay Path University

Mike you're awesome I'm so glad you're on the show. I heard about everything and how terrific you managed it all. You'll make me look like a hero because [the client] agreed with my very
strong recommendation agreed to bring you in. Thanks 1,000,000.

Jack Desroches
Executive Producer
Milestone Productions & Events

Mike: I wanted to take just a moment of your time to tell how impressed I was with your handling of the big event. Very well planned and organized and well executed. You are a pleasure to work with and tried to do anything we asked. Thanks for all your help and support. GOOD JOB!

Bill Rhodes
Production Manager
WGBY-TV Springfield MA

Mike, The pleasure is all mine. You are a real professional who can always be counted on to deliver beyond expectations.

Norman Aamodt
President
Event Strategy Group

Mike- You are the BEST OF THE BEST! Thanks for taking care of my problems!

Victor Aragona
General Manager
Marriott Springfield

Mike - I can't thank you enough - there are not the words.

Drew Golaski
Big Y Foods
Human Resources Administrator

Thank YOU Mike for everything you did to make the event run so smoothly and look so good!

Marissa Hoechstetter
Director of Donor Relations & Development Communications
Smith College

Michael. Thank you so very much for the effort in Chicago. I put you in a tough spot with some interesting personalities from the client side and you handled every request with a smile and your typical calm demeanor. Even at 2 am when a smile was difficult to muster. It’s such a pleasure working with you and I really don’t know how we would have pulled things off as smoothly as we did without your help. It takes a team to make these things work and there’s always a place for you on my team.

Steve Wehrle
Chief Operating Officer, CFO
Ellen Michaels Presents, Inc.