Powering Procraft: Meet Paul Meyers

An Interview with Paul Meyers, Foreman/Field Technician

Powering Procraft highlights the individuals who bring our work to life—skilled, creative professionals whose ideas and integrity fuel everything we build. Through candid conversations about their paths, perspectives, and the culture that connects us, we celebrate what makes Procraft a team unlike any other.

What inspired you to pursue a career in AV/tech integration? What drew you to Procraft Media?

Paul: I have a long musical past that eventually led me to New York in 2008 to pursue audio engineering. When I moved back to the west coast in 2015, I was invited by some old friends to “help out” for some cash while I made the transition. The differences between audio engineering and A/V is so similar, along with my knack for working with my hands made it easy to stick around.

What types of projects have you worked on in the past that you’re most proud of?

Paul: Honestly, there’s not many jobs that there isn’t something to be proud of. We work through a ton of issues whether it’s part of planning or something physical on site. There’s so many unknowns going into a job that, in the end, you should be proud when you hand over something customers are stoked on. If I had to single one out, off the top of my head it would be completely dismantling an entire working movie theater LED wall from a warehouse and re-erecting it in a theater and handing over a finished product 4 days later.

What are your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Paul: Most of my time outside of work is spent with my wife, Helen, and my dog, Penny Lane. I live in the center of LA and love taking Penny lane to the park and throwing the ball for her. Helen and I love eating all the good food around. I really enjoy sports these days. I watch a lot of baseball and I play in a softball league in the evenings. I really enjoy combining creative and tinkering, fixing or making things with my hands.

If you could have any superpower on a job site, what would it be?

Paul: Sheesh, that’s a tossup between the ability to test cables without a tester, (like just looking at them or holding one side) or X-ray vision. We could save so much time being able to see into walls and ceilings!

What’s your go-to snack or drink when you’re on the road or in the field?

Paul: Anything peanut butter and a cold Diet Coke.

What’s your definition of a job well done?

Paul: A job is well done when you can walk away knowing you did your best. There’s so much, from start to finish, that has to go right before all the steps of a full project are complete. Making sure you handle your part to your fullest potential, representing team Procraft in the best way you can.

How do you approach troubleshooting when things go wrong on-site?

Paul: Start with the simple things. I have faith that me and my team has done this enough that when something doesn’t look right, it’s usually something silly that was overlooked. If it’s not something small, I begin a process of elimination from simple things to more complex. The more knowledgeable about pathways and communication between devices, the quicker you will find a solution.

What do you think makes a great team?

Paul: Vibes… all about the vibes. We all come from different worlds, but when you vibe with your team, and there is mutual respect, the work becomes less work-ish and you can really get to know the people you share your workspace with.

What does doing it “The Procraft Way” mean to you?

Paul: In my opinion it should be the right way. If I say that’s not the Procraft way, I usually mean it didn’t get the amount of attention to detail that it should’ve gotten. To me The Procraft way would be the way of knowledge, efficiency, durability with a creative and adaptable mindset.

What tools or gear do you never leave home without?

Paul: I have my Pelican tool case, several hardware boxes, and a bin of everything we usually need for a job. There are too many wrenches being thrown into the mix as the job progresses. We try to be as prepared as possible for any unknowns we will be facing.