Born and raised in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, Joe Lessard has successfully navigated the cutthroat world of television production to establish himself as a highly respected and accomplished Executive Producer and Sr. Vice President of Development and Production for Prometheus Entertainment.
After completing his undergraduate degree in General Business Administration with a Pre-Law focus from Michigan State University in 1999, Lessard took a bold step away from the traditional career trajectory, opting instead to chase his deeply held aspirations in the realms of creative writing, acting, and filmmaking.
Noted for his remarkable and impressive collection of freelance projects, Lessard embarked on a new and significant chapter in his professional journey, marked by a turning point of great importance, when he joined the esteemed and prestigious organization, Prometheus, in the year 2005.
Over the course of a remarkably brief timeframe, Lessard quickly solidified his status as a cornerstone member of the team, fostering a profoundly strong and enduring connection with the company's visionary leader, Kevin Burns, the founder and president.
Initially, Lessard took on the pivotal role of executive assistant to Burns, where he showcased his extraordinary aptitude for organization and multitasking, thereby laying the foundation for a future replete with collaboration and innovative synergy.
As the years went by, Lessard's role within the organization underwent a significant metamorphosis, with his sphere of influence gradually widening to encompass a vast array of creative endeavors. He progressively emerged as one of the most esteemed and relied upon collaborators in Burns' inner circle, earning a reputation as a trusted and invaluable partner in the pursuit of innovative and groundbreaking artistic expressions.
Notable individual Lessard, during his extended period of employment at Prometheus, played a pivotal role in the creation and production of a multitude of successful television programs.
In the year 2009, a collaborative creative endeavour emerged, spearheaded by the collaborative efforts of two highly skilled and talented individuals, Lessard and Burns, who co-authored the screenplay for an independent horror feature film. This cinematic masterpiece, a testament to their collective artistic vision, was expertly woven into the narrative fabric of the fifth season of the popular reality television series, "The Girls Next Door", which first premiered on television screens in 2005.
