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Sonance, a leading manufacturer of fine custom integration audio gear, announced last week that it has appointed Glenn Kalinowski as Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships. Kalinowski, the company says, is a “trusted industry expert” who will oversee key territories in North America, including Canada.
Masimo Corporation (Nasdaq: MASI) announced that it has expanded the company’s Board of Directors with two new appointees. The medical products manufacturer, which also owns the Sound United audio brands, will now have a total of eight directors on its board.
Nationwide Marketing Group, owner of a stable of high-performance dealer buying groups like Oasys, Ellipsys, and Azione Unlimited, announced this week that it has appointed Patrick McCarthy as the new Executive Director of Azione Unlimited. As you most likely know, McCarthy has been a long-time member of the group’s management since 2019 and has served as the Interim Director since June in the wake of Richard Glikes departing the group back in February.
Patrick’s new appointment is effective immediately, which is a good thing as the group is about to launch its Fall Conference, taking place this year in San Diego, CA from October 21st – 23rd.
AVPro Global continues its rapid expansion with two major announcements this week, one in its MXnet Systems Group and another in Commercial Sales. Yet another sign of the company’s continued growth, AVPro Global continues to build out its infrastructure to better take advantage of market opportunities the company has identified.
The company has appointed Andy Herron and Deby Jimenez to its MXnet Systems Group and Jerrie Anderson to oversee the company’s commercial business development.
Coastal Source, one of the industry’s leading providers of outdoor audio and lighting solutions announced this week that current President Jeff Poggi will be moving outside the company to take a new role as a consultant. The move will take place at the end of this current calendar year.
Sandy Bloomberg, founder of Tweeter, Etc. and a truly significant consumer electronics industry personality, died this week on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
One of the most prominent executives in modern audio retailing, Samuel Bloomberg, known by most as Sandy, founded a local store called Tweeter, Etc. with his cousin Michael in 1972. Eventually, Tweeter, Etc. would grow to 180 stores strong as one of the first multi-regional specialty A/V chains. According to his obituary on Boston.com, Sandy graduated high school in 1969 and quickly realized that college was not his thing. That realization marked the beginning of a company that would go on to become legendary in the many executives who started there and went on to make their own mark with significant roles all around the industry.
Soundtube Entertainment (formerly MSE Audio) announced this week that it has appointed Jeff Brewer as its new Vice President of Sales for the Residential Division. Brewer is well known throughout the industry and the company hails his “rich background in the audio industry” along with his “proven track record in leadership.”
Two big announcements this month from the folks over at AVPro Global, one of the most kinetic entities in integration right now, show how important AV-over-IP is at the company. One announcement is the appointment of a new VP for the company, and the other is about the launch of a new AudioControl product that is really new – as in nothing like it ever existed in any form before now.
While big in commercial, AV-over-IP and Dante is still relatively new to many residential integrators. However, most think this category will grow in popularity on the residential side as more companies begin pushing their solutions.
I have recently learned about the death of a dear friend and personal mentor, Merrill Smith. Formerly a prominent executive in our industry, Merrill passed away late last year in Orange, California. He was a unique and savvy leader who touched many lives by helping them navigate the vicissitudes of business and life’s daily challenges. He will be missed by all those who knew him best.
Savant Systems, Inc. today announced that it has named Bryce Judd as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the professionally installed smart home solutions and Savant Power business units. You may recognize that name as Bryce was head of sales for Control4 from 2016-2020.
