Dave Kendall · Cincinnati, OH

Audio Engineer. Designer. Builder.

Hey — I'm Dave. I lead audio teams in 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. My through-line is simple: design experiences that 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 passionate about creating experiences and products that make a real impact.

As Director of Site Audio at Crossroads Church, I lead FOH engineering across multiple campuses — guiding staff and volunteers, integrating immersive L-ISA systems, and building the culture and standards that make world-class production possible week after week.

Beyond the church, I founded Rapid Adapt LLC — a startup designing patent-pending accessibility products. Think machined aluminum pedal extensions that give shorter drivers comfort, safety, and independence behind the wheel. We're gearing up for crowdfunding and investor partnerships.

Whether it's mixing audio for thousands, prototyping adaptive hardware, or performing on stage — the mission is always the same: empower people and bring them closer to what matters most.

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

Lead all aspects of audio production across one of the nation's largest multi-site churches. Oversee system design including immersive L-ISA installs, networked audio, and digital collaboration tools. Mentor a high-performing team of staff and volunteer engineers — fostering technical mastery and leadership growth.

2021 — Present
Rapid Adapt LLC

Founder & Product Designer

Designing and engineering patent-pending accessibility products for individuals with disabilities. Hands-on across the full stack — from concept sketches and CAD in Fusion 360 to machined aluminum prototypes. Preparing for crowdfunding and investor scale.

2015 — 2022
Crossroads Church

Producer & Audio Engineer

Spearheaded new technology evaluation and implementation for production. Launched Crossroads Gaming, growing the community 220% within two months. Managed audio for major live events and built deep expertise in podcasting, media production, and audio post.

2008 — 2014
Church of Christ in Christian Union

Technical Director & Graphic Designer

Implemented VoIP, automated lighting, and digital sound systems. Developed full-spectrum communications: branding, direct mail, and web. Built the technical and creative infrastructure from the ground up.

2004 — 2014
Madison Square Garden Company

Principal Actor

Performed in live stage productions alongside world-class performers and crews. Led team-building experiences to boost performance and morale. A decade of high-pressure live production — every night, no second takes.

2003 — 2006
HIT Entertainment

Lead Character

Performed and toured in live stage environments across North America and Europe. Developed adaptability and improvisational skills in a fast-paced, demanding touring production environment.

03 — Work

Projects &
ventures.

001 ↗

Rapid Adapt LLC

Patent-pending pedal extensions machined from aluminum — giving shorter drivers safety, comfort, and independence. Accessibility hardware designed with industrial precision.

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Crossroads Audio

Built and lead a production system spanning multiple campuses, immersive L-ISA environments, and hundreds of volunteer engineers. One of the most technically sophisticated church audio operations in the country.

Live SoundL-ISALeadership
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Crossroads Gaming

Launched and grew a gaming community from zero — 220% growth in two months. Strategy, production, and community design built from scratch inside one of the country's largest churches.

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Live Performance

A decade performing with Madison Square Garden and HIT Entertainment — touring North America and Europe in high-production live shows. Built instincts for audience, energy, and real-time adaptability that still shape everything I do.

PerformanceLive EventsTouring

04 — Contact

Let's
build
something.

Got 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