Our Team

As one of the pioneers in the independent programming industry, President and Founder Steve Greenblatt has built his career and the company with hard work, dedication, and a commitment to quality service. His focus on these values has contributed to his professional development and is the foundation of Control Concepts.

Steve started his career in 1993 at Crestron Electronics as a Systems Engineer where he spent three years. While at Crestron, he worked on two of the largest projects at the time, gaining extensive technical and professional skills. During this time, Steve built key relationships and gained critical knowledge, while learning the value of organization, time management, communication, and professionalism – all components that have proven to be essential building blocks of his business.

In 1997, Steve’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to start an independent programming company, an offering that was not yet mainstream. While there were initial challenges, it was Steve’s detailed, attentive, and reliable approach that helped propel Control Concepts to steady growth and a loyal following.

Over the years, Control Concepts has formed many long-term client relationships through the company’s development and implementation of AV control programming and software solutions for systems in boardrooms, conference rooms, and classrooms. These partnerships are the essence of why Control Concepts was established and remains committed to helping organizations maximize effectiveness, productivity, and seamless AV communication.

Steve is a graduate of Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

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With over ten years of experience in AV control systems and a solid background in software development, Mike Bruesch offers a unique mix of technical skills and practical experience in his AV software development role at Control Concepts, Inc.

Mike began his AV programming journey in 2013, working extensively with Crestron, Extron, and Q-SYS platforms to create reliable and user-friendly control solutions. Motivated by a passion for problem-solving and continuous learning, Mike has broadened his expertise to include multiple programming languages such as Lua, Python, Java, and C++. His experience in both higher education environments and commercial AV integration provides valuable insights into client needs and system performance across various use cases.

At Control Concepts, Mike uses his programming knowledge and AV experience to help manufacturers, integrators, and end users create seamless integrations and user-friendly systems. His commitment to improving his skills shows in his interest in exploring new technologies, building custom utilities, and experimenting with software to boost system performance.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three daughters. They like going camping, playing video games, and visiting local farmers’ markets.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

With a formal background in computer science and years of experience in higher education audiovisual systems, Jay Gough offers a unique perspective on dynamic, scalable AV integration and modern control system programming.

Jay started his AV career in 2021 as part of the audiovisual team at a prominent medical institution in Arkansas. While there, he managed and optimized large-scale classroom installations, each with its own complex programming design. Over time, he developed and refined a highly customizable C# framework that helped the team streamline programming and better manage a variety of learning spaces.

In addition to C#, Jay has gained experience in several modern programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and React. His background encompasses a wide range of skills, including customer support, advanced troubleshooting, and enterprise network management. Passionate about automation, Jay is focused on making hardware easier to implement for AV programmers and clients worldwide.

Outside of work, Jay enjoys experimenting with home automation, building custom PCs, and exploring home networking projects. He also takes pleasure in immersive, automation-focused video games.

Jay earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Central Arkansas.

Andrew Lockett brings a unique blend of software engineering, professional audio, and AV systems experience to the Control Concepts team. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach technical challenges from both a developer’s and an end user’s perspective, helping create reliable, intuitive software solutions that enhance the user experience.

Andrew earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Sound Recording Technology from Texas State University, where he developed expertise in software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and audio technology. During his time at the university, he worked as a system technician with the campus AV department, supporting classrooms and learning environments while gaining hands-on experience with AV systems, networking, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Before joining Control Concepts, Andrew worked as an audio engineer in both studio and live production environments. These experiences gave him firsthand insight into how technology is used in real-world applications and reinforced the importance of dependable, easy-to-use solutions for technicians, operators, and end users alike.

Andrew is passionate about solving complex technical challenges through thoughtful design, clean, maintainable code, and a commitment to continuous learning. At Control Concepts, he contributes to the development, testing, and support of manufacturer-endorsed software solutions that help programmers confidently integrate products across the commercial AV industry’s leading control platforms.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and playing the piano.