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John brings a unique blend of music, technology, and design expertise to his work as an acoustician. With dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Theory and Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in Architectural Acoustics, over the past 15 years John has built a career at the intersection of sound, architecture, and engineering. His professional portfolio spans projects from major performance venues like the Omaha Steelhouse, Ravinia Hunter Pavilion, and Gonzaga University Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, to immersive experiences such as Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai. As head of Threshold’s research and development efforts, he guides the advancement of cutting edge acoustic analysis and design, integrating new technologies and ideas into projects worldwide. A recording enthusiast and skilled musician, he has arranged, performed, and recorded across jazz, classical, Celtic, and electronic genres. John has shared his expertise with organizations including the Acoustical Society of America, the Audio Engineering Society, and the American Institute of Architects.

Threshold designs places of gathering to learn, share wisdom, and pass along culture. We are a studio of Acoustic and Audio/Video design consultants who help our clients see what they want to hear. We bring our ideas to life with words, sketches, animations, and, at critical points, immersive aural renderings of spaces. These renderings transform design choices into experiences accessible to all, creating a shared understanding for clients and collaborators, even if they don’t speak the technical language of acoustics. Having invested significant time and resources over more than a decade towards maximizing the realism of these renderings in a studio setting, we recognize VR/XR as a new frontier to marry realistic acoustic environments with visual immersion.