Dave Kendall · Cincinnati, OH

Audio Engineer. Designer. Builder.

Hey, I'm Dave. I lead audio teams at one of the biggest churches in America, build accessibility hardware in my garage, and have performed on some of the largest stages in the world. The common thread through all of it: designing experiences that actually empower people.

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10+ Years at Crossroads
10k+ Weekly listeners
20+ Years making things

01 — About

Who
I am.

Dave Kendall

I'm an audio professional, entrepreneur, and community builder. I care a lot about creating experiences and products that make a real difference for people.

At Crossroads Church I serve as Director of Site Audio, which means I'm leading FOH engineering across multiple campuses, working alongside staff and volunteers, integrating immersive L-ISA systems, and trying to build a culture where world-class production is just what we do every week.

On the side, I started Rapid Adapt LLC. We're designing patent-pending accessibility products, specifically pedal extensions machined from aluminum that give shorter drivers more comfort, safety, and independence. We're getting ready for crowdfunding and looking for investor partners.

Whether I'm mixing for thousands of people, prototyping hardware in the shop, or performing on stage, the goal is pretty much always the same: help people and bring them closer to what matters.

Live Sound Industrial Design Production Management Accessibility Entrepreneurship Team Leadership CAD / Fusion 360 Podcasting

02 — Timeline

Career
highlights.

2022 — Present
Crossroads Church

Director of Site Audio

I run audio production across one of the largest multi-site churches in the country. That covers system design, L-ISA installs, networked audio, and the digital tools that keep everything talking to each other. I also spend a lot of time mentoring staff and volunteers, trying to help them grow both technically and as leaders.

2021 — Present
Rapid Adapt LLC

Founder & Product Designer

I started Rapid Adapt to build accessibility products for people with disabilities. I'm involved in everything from early sketches through CAD in Fusion 360 to machined aluminum prototypes. Currently getting ready to launch a crowdfunding campaign and bring on investors.

2015 — 2022
Crossroads Church

Producer & Audio Engineer

Evaluated and brought in new technology for the production team. Started Crossroads Gaming from scratch and grew the community 220% in two months. Mixed audio for major live events and got pretty deep into podcasting and media production along the way.

2008 — 2014
Church of Christ in Christian Union

Technical Director & Graphic Designer

Set up VoIP, automated lighting, and digital sound systems. Also handled the creative side: branding, direct mail, website work. Basically built the technical and creative infrastructure for the organization from the ground up.

2004 — 2014
Madison Square Garden Company

Principal Actor

Performed in live stage productions with incredible performers and crews. Also led team-building work to help groups perform better together. Ten years of live production where every night counted.

2003 — 2006
HIT Entertainment

Lead Character

Toured across North America and Europe in live stage productions. Learned a lot about staying sharp and thinking on your feet in a demanding, fast-moving environment.

03 — Work

Projects &
ventures.

001 ↗

Rapid Adapt LLC

Pedal extensions machined from aluminum, designed to give shorter drivers more safety, comfort, and independence. Accessibility hardware built with real industrial precision.

HardwareAccessibilityCAD
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Crossroads Audio

Built and now lead an audio production system across multiple campuses with immersive L-ISA environments and hundreds of volunteer engineers. One of the more technically sophisticated church audio setups in the country.

Live SoundL-ISALeadership
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Crossroads Gaming

Launched a gaming community from nothing and grew it 220% in two months. Built the strategy, production, and community design from scratch inside one of the largest churches in the US.

CommunityStrategyProduction
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Live Performance

Spent a decade performing with Madison Square Garden and HIT Entertainment, touring North America and Europe in big live productions. Those years taught me things about reading a room and adapting in real time that still show up in everything I do.

PerformanceLive EventsTouring

04 — Contact

Let's
build
something.

Have a project, a problem worth solving, or just want to talk audio and hardware? I'm always up for a good conversation.

Email silentfool@gmail.com ↗ Company rapidadapt.co ↗

"Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent."

— Proverbs 17:28