Chris Thacker is an industry veteran who started his career as a guitar tech on tour with Butch Walker back in 2010. Since then, Chris has worn many hats on the road—from backline tech to set carpenter, playback tech, and stage manager. Now, he’s the tour manager for country artist Dierks Bentley. In addition to his work on the road, Chris recently co-founded StageWater, a canned water brand that gives back to entertainment workers in need.

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