We are a team of creative minds. As a combination of meeting and event planners, producers, audio-visual consultants, audio technicians and entertainers, we put our hearts into everything we do and pride ourselves on building relationships one event at a time. We focus on helping our clients trump the competition and "wow" their audiences by delivering their message in the most effective and creative way possible.
President and CEO of Bayshore Productions, Thomas Barthmus, got his first break in events more than 15 years ago, working for the public relations department of Daimler Benz in Stuttgart, Germany. It was at this job that he realized his passion for event planning and production.
In between attending classes at the University of Maryland's University College in Munich, Germany, Thomas spent his summers coordinating Daimler's multi-million dollar Award of Excellence program. He also managed to sharpen his skills as an emcee and a disc jockey at weekly events on campus as well as private events and weddings.
Thomas then moved to Tampa, Florida to attend the University of South Florida. It was there that he found a new home for his love of disc jockeying at the Green Iguana in one of Tampa's most popular night spots, Ybor City. An internship with Cox Radio turned into a job and Thomas was hired as a promotions coordinator, helping to produce more than 200 live broadcasts and events. But he attained one of his life-long goals of becoming a radio personality when he earned a spot on the air as a voice for Warm 94.9 FM and Coast 107.3.
Once Thomas received his Mass Communications Degree in Radio and TV from USF, he found himself returning to the marketing and public relations world for PrimeCo Personal Communications, which then became Verizon Wireless. During his five years with Verizon Wireless, he planned and executed more than 400 special events and handled sponsorships ranging from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
In 2002, Thomas decided to take his love of event planning, production and entertainment to a higher level and made Bayshore Sound a full-time operation. Over the last few years, Bayshore's client list grew to include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Verizon Wireless, the New York Yankees, Orlando Magic, Busch Gardens, Green Iguana Bar and Grill, St. Joseph's Hospital, Coast Dental, Intellident Solutions, Cinemedia, Captain Morgan, Tribal Brands, SoBiz Networks, and Tampa Bay CEO Magazine. Highlights in 2007 include producing concerts for Wyclef Jean, Fergie and the Jonas Brothers.
In 2008, Thomas decided to update the company's name and logo and Bayshore Sound evolved into Bayshore Productions to encompass the wide range of services the company could provide.
Thomas remains on top of market trends and the latest technologies by continuing his education through courses and seminars in sound reinforcement, marketing, and event planning. He is also an active member of the community, as part of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the American Disc Jockey Association.