Hondo Garcia is the Co-Founder, Director of Operations, Editor and Graphic Designer for upLive! With more than 20 years of production experience, he began his TV career at the age of 15 where he worked at the FOX affiliate KABB as a Production Assistant and was later promoted to Chief of Production.

 

Hondo continued to expand his knowledge of the business by becoming an overnight photographer for NBC affiliate WOAI. Soon after he took on the role as Chief Editor. Hondo wanted to continue his passion for videography and was offered a position at KABB as a Photojournalist. This led to his first award from the Associated Press for Breaking News. Hondo then went on to the CBS affiliate KENS 5 where he worked as an Editor and Photojournalist. He then moved to Austin to work at the FOX affiliate KTBC as a Photojournalist.

 

Hondo’s passion for learning more has led him to go beyond what he’s been taught in the TV business. He has developed a new talent for graphic design. He has made designs for several local business including Pinnacle Martial Arts, hair and nail salons, and The National Tropical Weather Conference. With a high level of attention to detail, Hondo makes sure every project he takes on will be the vision you want to come to life.