Randy Goodwin

In June of 1994, Randy Goodwin founded a company that would allow him to imagine, create, and produce memorable events. His determination and two $5,000 bank loans enabled him to open what is known today as PRI Productions, one of the largest and most reputable, full-service event production companies in the southeastern United States – offering a full spectrum of creative planning and design services for every stage of production – from concept development all the way through to program evaluation.

As President and CEO, Goodwin has personally led the charge for advancing the PRI Productions brand throughout the southeast. In his mind, key to the success of PRI Productions to date has been its core business principle of always providing clients with realistic and achievable methods of not only meeting but exceeding their goals. The company has successfully produced some of the most celebrated marketing campaigns, brand touchpoints and stand-alone events for a broad range of clientele in the corporate, incentive and association markets, and continues to be recognized for its high level of service and client satisfaction.

Company Recognition

PRI Productions has received numerous awards through the years including being recognized by Visit Jacksonville as “Partner of the Year,” being honored as “Event Producer of the Year” at the Annual Gala of Special Events Magazine, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, and earning the “Best Achievement in Logistics” from Event Solutions Magazine.

Personal Recognition

Goodwin is a past recipient of Jacksonville’s Small Business Leader of the Year Award, a two-time recipient of the Cornerstone Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Growth and Corporate Citizenship, and is a proud alumnus of Leadership Jacksonville’s Class of 2001.

Past Community Involvement

With a deep passion for and commitment to the city he calls home, Goodwin has accepted and held numerous volunteer positions focused on its growth and improvement. He has served as a Board Member of the JAX Chamber, Gateway Community Services, the Jacksonville Film and Television Commission, and United Way of Northeast Florida as Chair of the Small Business Cabinet and was also a past member of the University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Dean’s Leadership Council.

Current Community Involvement

Mayor Curry appointed Goodwin to serve on the Advisory Board of the Renew Arlington CRA and is now serving as the Vice Chair. Goodwin also currently serves on the Board of Governors of the JAX Chamber, Policy Member of the JAX USA Partnership, and is a long-standing member of the JAX Sports Council and the TaxSlayer Bowl Chairman’s Club. He gives back to numerous local non-profit organizations and serves on the Board of Directors of Dreams Come True, River Garden Senior Services and the Jacksonville Humane Society.