LOUISVILLE, KY — ZFX, a leading provider of performer flying and automation systems, recently named Richard Nix director of engineering and standards. Nix will oversee engineering and standards conformance for ZFX products and further developing ZFX’s internal risk management programs, particularly within the company’s newly formed eZ-Hoist Division. He will also represent ZFX as its principle voting representative in ESTA’s Technical Standards Program.
More details from ZFX (www.zfxflying.com):
Richard’s not-so-secret mission is to get kilts into the next performer flying standard as a mandatory requirement for flying system operators!
“Richard is a person that I have sought for quite some time” says Robert Dean, ZFX’s founder and head honcho. “Richard brings a level of expertise from the engineering industry that ZFX has never had. His attention to detail is tremendous.” Dean goes on to say, “Richard will be able to assist us in making sure all of our products meet every standard that relates to our industry as well as ensure our contributions to the development of future standards.” Lastly, Robert says, “I am on a quest to find Richard a true white kilt that can be properly customized for his love of tie dye. “
Richard comes to ZFX from Entertainment Structures Group where he held the position of Division Coordinator, working with some of the industry’s best engineers. Richard has been a hyperactive proponent for entertainment and special event standards for over 20 years, contributing to the field as a task group leader, participant and active working group contributor to numerous standards, including ANSI E1.4-2014 (Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems), ANSI E1.6-1-2012 (Powered Hoist Systems) and ANSI E1.43-2016 (Performer Flying Systems). When asked about his decision to join the ZFX’s elite team, Richard says, “The entertainment industry is all about providing the audience an escape from their everyday reality. For me, seeing the perception of doing the impossible transform into the viewer’s reality is making magic. If you can see it, you can believe it. ZFX creates magic on a daily basis. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that kind of creative energy?” Richard concludes, “The largest benefit to joining the ZFX team is that I feel 28% brighter already!”
