Throughout his 12-year career with QSC, Ferrell has held a variety of positions including applications engineer, eastern regional sales manager, amplifier product manager, and cinema market manager. This wide range of experiences made him the leading candidate to spearhead the company’s product planning efforts.
Taking Ferrell’s place as cinema market manager is Francois Godfrey, who was previously the cinema product specialist providing in-field technical su
From May of 1999 through May of 2000, Divine was employed as part of Crown’s internal sales and support team. Leaving to finish up his Economics degree at Indiana University, South Bend (IUSB), he spent the spring of 2001 conducting a semester-long internship and research project deriving a sales forecasting model for the company - a model that he now utilizes in
"Nick is a tremendous boon for Crown," commented Crown president Blake Augsburger. "His dozen years of international sales experience dealing with a myriad of cultures around the world will be of enormous benefit to our company’s presence overseas. Furthermore, Nick’s in-depth knowledge of audio technology, software and networks will be particularly useful for the growth and development of Crown’s IQ technol
Stardraw.com Inc president Randell Green sees Bennett's appointment as representing a vital link in the chain and an opportunity for Green to concentrate on other areas of the business. "In addition to seeing continued growth in our traditional markets, we are also expanding into new sectors such as custom development for manufacturers," said Green. "Lee will ensure that we continue to offer excellent support for our established core activities, thus enabling me to focus on emerging business opportunities."
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Says Wiseman: "Richard brings with him a lot of unique knowledge. We are happy that he will be the point of contact for all Flying Pig products. His appointment to this position is a key part of the further integration of HES and FPS from product development to product support and all aspects in between. Richard's depth of knowledge from Wholehog II as well as up to and beyond Wholehog III gives our cl
Unlike many lighting professionals who fall into the business, Hucul has always wanted to be where he is now. "Lighting is the only thing I’ve ever really wanted to do," he says. "It’s been my life-long dream to be part of the lighting industry and I take it very seriously."
Managing director Paul Dobson is very pleased with the new appointment: "Having Mark on board as our resident theatre designer will enable us to expand our existing theatre business with confidence as well as explore new markets. He is definitely a great asset to the team. We will also be maintaining a very close association with Jon Miller, former
Thorne was one of the original founders of Flying Pig Systems in 1991, who launched the Wholehog I in a tiny space on the top floor of a warehouse in London. The Wholehog won its share of awards over the years for its first version and the its advancement, the Wholehog II. And now the next generation of lighting control systems has been released with Wholehog III, which just began shipping this summer. Flying Pig Systems still occupies the top attic in that same building, but has now expanded to all three floors to house FPS and High End Systems offices. Since its partnership with HES in 1998, Flying Pig Systems has become one of
John Wiseman, VP of worldwide sales, commented: "We identified the need for an individual like Dan six months ago, but were very selective in the interview process in finding the right individual. In the short time he's been with us, he has introduced new programs which free the sales team to get in front of the customer and be more responsive and available. Dan's impact here has been swift and significant."
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Barry Brown, director of BDC, is looking forward to working with Gareth again. "Gareth will have new ideas and a wide view of the Industry and its opportunities, and will be a major player in BDC’s forward planning and strategy to expand BDC’s operations. We have been established many years (from 1978), supplying sound and lighting equipment for sales and hire to the DJ, nightclub/pub and other venues and there are still many new markets opening up where our expertise is required.
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(Lee Baldock)
John Wiseman, VP of Worldwide Sales commented: "David has been onboard with HES Europe since day one and has done an unbelievable job in the UK and European markets. Because of his leadership and the respect he garners in the lighting industry, we feel he will lead us into the next phase of our growth."
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John Wiseman, VP of worldwide sales for HES, commented: "In our ongoing commitment to excellence in technical support of the Flying Pig and High End Systems product lines, we're now expanding our service in the LA office to offer parts and accessories for all Pig products. Mike has been the go-to guy in our Los Angeles office for all things technical, and now he will support 'all things Pig' in his new role as technical support mana
David Catterall, recently made managing director of High End Systems/Flying Pig Systems Europe, comments: "Chris joined High End just after the merger with Flying Pig and has been at the centre of the integration process ever since, in accounts, systems and procurement. He loves the fast pace of our industry and is used to hitting deadlines, having previously cut his teeth in the multi-national publishing industry. He now adds line management responsibilities to his new
Gallo began his career more than 30 years ago with the Recording Institute of America. In 1978 he co-founde
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Miles, and Coemar UK’s Ian Kirby, have remained in close touch in recent years - and the timing of this decision, says Kirby, couldn’t have been better. "Peter’s knowledge and experience will not only provide a valuable input of ideas, but will help us establish greater links with the rock and roll world." The Spot Co had been one of the first companies to buy the NAT and their former MD has a long personal relationship with the brand. Miles added that having been impressed with Ian Kirby’s previous track record in the industry, his involvement in Coemar’s new UK o
Says Haeming: "The close cooperation between manufacturer and professional users will be one of the main areas that my work at Arcus will concentrate on. The important requirements of the client can on the one hand be met by the product portfolio of High End Systems, Flying Pig Systems and CAST with WYSIWYG. Equally as important alongside this is the know how, of bringing these systems into individual use in a professional manner."
Haeming gained experience and professional respect
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Nevitt’s network of contacts in the lighting design community will bring to Martin added input and exposure to the professional lighting console market. His main responsibility will be to provide sales, technical and training support for the company’s range of lighting control products with initial responsibility focused on launching Martin’s new professional console, Maxxyz, which hits the market in the coming weeks.
Among his wealth of experience in automated lighting, Nevitt was lead instructor at the Automated Lighting Academy in 2001 and has served as resident lighting designer for 13 seasons at the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre in Holland, Michigan. H
Prior to CIE, Chris Fearn worked in AV and domestic audio as part of a career that has so far spanned 12 years in the industry. Wharfedale Pro sales manager, Dean Davoile, commented: "This appointment is in line with our UK expansion strategy and will enable us to provi
