ABOUT US

Here is the lead Elite Pyrotechnics crew:

Paul Wright:  General Partner/Lead Display Operator
Member of the company since 1998. Responsible for operation of the company, pyrotechnics licensing, retail sales, and a head shooter. Paul works full-time for BYU-Idaho University and is on board of several organizations plus is an umpire for various sports events.

 

 

Jeffrey Wilde:  Founder
16 years experience of shooting fireworks. PGI licensed Display Operator, certified in safety training. Pyrotechnic training includes: Lantis Fireworks & Lasers, Paramount Fireworks, Austin Pyrotechnics, Federal Fireworks. Was co-owner of Smith & Wilde Fireworks. Trained by Brad Bone of Austin Pyrotechnics, Inc. and worked on Stadium of Fire, Provo, Utah.

 

Nancy Wilde:  Owner

Bruce Flint:  Pyrotechnician

Gordon Maybe: Safety Instructor

Milan Prokes:  General Operations Manager/Webmaster
Joined the company in 1998. My responsibilities include webmaster duties, media/public relations contact, promotion, marketing, graphic design and layout. As a Display Designer I also choreograph shows and help in shell selection and planning to create a memorable event for everyone to enjoy.

 

 

Robert Dennis:  Pyrotechnician/Driver/Safety Instructor                                                

PGI Certified shooter, commercially licensed driver with Hazmat endorsement providing services to Elite Pyrotechnics. Robert has been a display operator for the Rexburg fireworks show since 1981. Experienced in shooting for Federal Fireworks company and Smith & Wilde Fireworks since 1998.

 

Roy Garza:  Pyrotechnician                                   

Roy is our latest addition to our team. He is a true pyro. He is currently working on his CDL license and Hazmat endorsement. He served in the U.S. Army for 16+ years as Staff Sergeant in the Artillery division and knows what it feels like to fire the big guns up-close and personal. He loves to hand-fire shows and never can get enough of the thrill!