David Roesch | University of Illinois Archives

Name: David Roesch

Historical Note: David Roesch started his own lighting business shortly after graduating from Centennial High School (Champaign) in 1975, and began working closely with local and national musicians. In 1984 he was hired as extra help at the State Farm Center (formerly Assembly Hall), until becoming a full-time stage manager in 1999. He retired from the State Farm Center in February of 2018.