Meet the Team

Alton Butler

President

I hail from the great state of Alabama. After an abrupt ending to my football career, I decided to go to Florida buy a house and heal my wounds, mentally and physically. After 3 years of healing and partying, I decided it was time to do something with my life. So I moved to LA to become an actor.

I took some classes, did a couple “Soaps”, Baywatch, some TV sitcoms and about 7 movies. When the acting gigs weren’t paying the bills I started prop assisting on commercials with a friend of mine. Part of the job consisted of picking up all the equipment that we needed on set. Then, lightning struck …“Why don’t we just buy this stuff and rent it to the production companies ourselves??” Thus, in 1997 “Line 204” was established out of my carport in Studio City. I believe that the most valuable asset a company has are its’ employees. I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to all of the Line 204 staff that I consider my family. Most of all, I would like to thank “All Y’all” that have displayed your loyalty over the years. I still consider Line 204 a small company that always puts there clients 1st and has room for improvement. If you ever have any suggestions that can help us improve the way we do business my door is always open. Thanks to all the wonderful people in this business!!

Jerry Gibbs

Vice President

I am originally from Alabama. I had a brief stop in Miami, Florida for about 8 years as a bartender. I remember going to visit my brother Alton (when I say ‘brother’ I mean we practically grew up in each others home since we were 4 years old) one year and asking him what all that ‘stuff’ was under his carport. He just smiled and said “That’s my business Line 204”.

Well he obviously knew something I didn’t because when I returned 6 months later to visit, that ‘stuff’ needed it’s own location in Burbank. All my life, Alton has never let me down, so when he asked if I wanted to come out and work with him I was actually here before he knew it, iterally (that’s a funny story in itself). Well Burbank couldn’t handle us “Rednecks” so we packed up and moved to Hollywood and the rest of the story is being written. I work with my brother in a successful business and together we have fun with our clients, work hard and make the best team….it just comes natural for us. And after many hours of hard work, our hard working employees and our Very Loyal clients we are fulfilling our dreams. I would like to Thank each and everyone of you and especially my Brother.

Tina Schwager

Head Accountant

I’m originally from the Alabama. I then moved to North Carolina for 20 years and raised two wonderful kids. I was the office manager of an investment firm for 16 years but when my little brother Alton called and told me his company is really growing and could really use my help. You mean I get to be with my brother and live in southern California.

So at 40 years old, I loaded up and headed to the great state of California to work as the Line 204 accountant. I am so glad that I took that leap of faith it has been an unbelievable journey my life has evolved in so many ways that I never thought was possible.

Now four years later, I work for a great company that Alton started in his garage. I am very proud of him and also very lucky to be a part of Line 204. We have the best employees and clients. Their devotion and loyalty is remarkable. I have a great family in Line 204.

Jose Pacheco

Manager - Communications

I was born in Gunajuato, Mexico on Nov 4 1983. When I was around 7 years old, my family made the journey from Mexico to the city of Reseda./Canoga Park to start a new life. I graduated from high school in 2002 and found my self working several jobs and going to college before I landed at this great company called Line204 in 2005. So here my future began and will continue. I am currently the Manager of Set Communications but I can also help you out with your production supplies orders. I thank Alton for giving me the opportunity to be part of the Line204 Family and to work with such caring and dedicated individuals. I am here to help you out, our most loyal clients, in any way I can.. If you are a new client, give us a try for your next production and let us win your trust and support. Thank you very much.

Sam Masarani

Rental Agent

Hello, my name is Sam .I am a native to California. I grew up in Seal Beach. I Graduated at Huntington beach high school, class of 80’. I then moved to Brentwood where I got a job as “Dance Captain” for Chippendales. In my mid 20’s still wondering what to do with my life I gave a go at acting and dancing I even tried selling cars. I attempted to market a couple of inventions which never panned out. I eventually got into a band as a percussionist which allowed me to do a lot of traveling in the early 90’s.

In 1997 I moved to Las Vegas to establish a career in music and entertainment. It was a great experience, one which I will never forget. However, to make a long story short, our great show slowly came to an end. Seeking a change in careers I called my old friend Alton Butler who I’ve known and admired for almost 15 years. He offered me a chance to do what I enjoy, helping people in any way I can. Nothing makes me smile more than to get an e-mail that says “Thank you sooooo much Sam”

I’m looking forward to meeting each and every one of you. Now go make it a great day!

Kevin Alpuche

Manager - Production Rentals

Well, in 1980 I was born in a small Army town in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
My life on the East coast was short lived and my family and I moved to California at the early age of 2. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley since that time.

After high school I bounced from job to job trying to find my true passion in life. My vocational experiences varied from shoe salesman at footlocker to working at the Getty Museum and then becoming a veterinary technician which I enjoyed mainly because of my connection with animals and the ability to help them and their owners in times of duress. As I worked on I realized I loved working with people so I decided to look around for a new journey in life.

I met Alton in October of 2004 through a mutual friend; Alton was in the need of a driver so I said sure I loved to work in Hollywood. Wow what a great decision that was! Not only did I get to meet so many interesting and friendly people on different locations and sets, at the same time I gained a family at Line 204. Since that time I have moved into the office and I am currently the manager of Line 204 production supplies.

Alton and the entire team here have been inspirational and supportive in every avenue of my life; my time here has been like no other I have ever experienced. I am looking forward to meeting everyone I can and sharing the Line 204 Love and Support to all in the business! To all of you that have been with us since the beginning and to all of you that we will meet in the near future, I say Thank You!

Charles Smith

Manager - Line 204 Stages

charlie@line204.com

Bio Coming Soon.............................................

John McQuay

Manager of Sylmar Property