Broadbent was one of the original founders of CRS in 1995 and moved with the company, becoming sales director, when the Longville Group acquired it in 1999. Broadbent not only has a background in sales but also mechanical engineering, which is crucial in what is a technical, installation and solution driven market.
Broadbent said: "The restructure at Longville has created a great opportunity for our businesses to focus on their own unique strengths and c
Haller comments: "While at High Output, I became knowledgeable about High End Systems products for a range of projects from the in-house production rentals to theatrical tours. I wanted to get out of the rental game and always wanted to get into the manufacturing side. High End Systems lights are the first I ever worked on and programmed. I'm happy to be here and excited about the direction of the company. It's also good to see an air of excitemen
Based just outside of New York City, Blick is now overseeing all aspects of Studer's domestic sales efforts on a daily operations basis, and HPNA is actively recruiting further members for the Studer USA sales team. Blick will initially focus his main sales activities on the eastern half of the country, with a western region sales manager to be appointed shortly.
Blick comes to Studer from Sony Electronics Inc, where he spent 17 years in various sales and marketing capacities including, most notably, a seven-year stint as national sales manager for the company'
With over 30 years' experience handling complex large-scale rigging projects across corporate and entertainment sectors, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the Blackout team. Well known for his work with Unusual Rigging in the nineties, Nock was before that Head of Rigging at the NEC and has a prestigious history in project safety management. His most significant and lasting impact has been felt in the area of rigging safety at large venues, not least getting a proper, movable rigging grid into Wembley Arena.
In his new position he will lead Blackout's growth in exhibitions and corporate events
Terry, who has been with ETC since the summer of 2001, has been a highly respected authority in the industry for over 25 years, and a major visionary force behind some of most significant technical advances in the field, including the development of industry-wide control protocols. In addition to driving the development of DMX512, he helped start the ESTA Technical Standards program and is the current co-chair of the Control-Protocols Working Group that is developing ACN and RDM.
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"I'm truly excited to be back in the lighting industry," Burnham commented. "I have so many friends in this business, and to be honest, I missed them while I was away. Now I'm getting to know a great new group of people, and I think we have a great p
"Who can blame Kurt for moving to a town with such an awesome football team?" said TMB's sales manager, Tommy Stephenson, famous follower of lost causes, adding: "Paul, did you get a chance to look at my resumé yet?"
"These have been great years," comments Ke
Taking responsibility for press release distribution and follow-up, database management and client administrative services she is looking forward to reacquainting herself with some familiar industry names.
Managing director Nick Dimes is delighted with the new addition to the company, he says: "With her six years experience at both Audient and Expotus, Anne's knowledge of the industry will be invaluable to us." He continues: "Her German language skills and ability to liaise with clients and journalists
Mace also brings his specific knowledge of radio station-specific IT solutions, including TXTMaster, a SMS to website tool which allows presenters to read text messages from mobile phones from a centralized database which includes an address book lookup for frequent callers, and talkshow surveys.
Supporting Role was started over five years ago by Marco van Beek, who says he was frustrated by the
As sales manager of his previous company, CCC Network Solutions, Brooks was responsible for selling and delivering most of the company's command and control room solutions - and high among their third party supply was Synelec's videowall displays. Prior to that, Brooks worked for Barco, helping them to set up their UK control room displays division and becoming one of their lead salesman in Europe. "After CCC I had been looking to get back into the control room environment when I heard that Steve Murphy was leaving Synele
While in Havant, he worked on audio design for the Queen's Bentley as well as the Bentley GT Continental, Skoda Octavia, Audi TT, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - and many more. "It will be good to apply some of the experience I have gained through the very precise science of the automotive industry," he said. "I can see a great synergy between what I have learnt designing systems for Bentley and Audi and what I will be doing at Martin Audio.&quo
In his role as product marketing manager, Keen will be responsible for managing new product development projects as well as spearheading the launch of new IGBT dimming products to the market. He will also be responsible for the creation of sales and marketing materials and will assist with product training.
Prior to joining Entertainment Technology, Keen spent three years as Northeast Region field project coordinator for ETC. He also spent 10 years as lighting designer for academic and professional theat
Pulsar also says the stainless steel IP68-rated ChromaScape has now started shipping: aimed at use in saline and chlorinated water, it has also been ETL-approved for use in swimming pools. Finally, coming soon from Pulsar is a new ChromaMR16Range.
(Lee Baldock)
Steele previously served as the VP of sales for DuraLED and developed numerous national account relationships in his efforts to introduce LED technology to the sign industry. Steele will focus on pursuing major account opportunities for Super Vision's LED Border-Light and FlexLED products. Both product lines are LED alternatives for many traditional neon applications including perimeter building outline and backlit or illuminated channel letters.
Brett Kingstone, Super Vision's president and CEO said: "We are pleased to have someone of Richard's knowledge and calibre join our sign team. All of us at Super Vision look forward to supporting Richard and his clients w
Thornton joined Apogee Sound in 1997 as national sales manager, developing a technical and sales training curriculum for Apogee's factory representatives and dealers. Thornton's classes include topics ranging from the basics of pro audio, loudspeaker technology, system design and system operation, to building a sales staff and bringing them up to speed on Apogee Sound products and customers. Thornton built successful relationships with sound consultants, consulting engineers, designers and architects, and increased Apogee S
Before joining Renkus-Heinz, Rahn covered the Southern California and Las Vegas territory for the Harman pro brands through their independent rep firm Sound Marketing West. As an independent rep, Rahn managed the touring and installed sound markets in these regions. During this time he was involved in the development and successful deployment of JBL's VerTec product line. Rahn left a position as market development manager for AKG Acoustics to join Sound Marketing
David joined Charter as managing director in 2001 with thirty five years experience of the film and television industry, and over the last three years he has worked to develop Charter's presence both in the UK and abroad. David Carr said: "I feel that I have now reached a point where I can hand the company over to someone new who will be able to drive it forward over the coming years. I hope to enjoy a continuing relationship with Charter and its sister company Blitz."
Michael Breen, CEO of Blitz Charter Group commented: "I would like to thank David for his dedication to the
"I have been delighted to have been associated with Prolyte for the past four years," said Trevett, "It has been a genuine pleasure to have worked with so many great people, both distributors and co-workers. Moreover, having been involved with the company during one of its most innovative phases - as it brought so many radical products, for example ProTrac, to the market - has been very exciting. However, I feel that I need to seek a new challenge, particularly as the Prolyte UK Distributor network is now in place and functioning very well."
A Prolyte spokesper
Mike Snalam, chairman of JFMG says: "This appointment reflects the importance the Board places on strategic technology direction as the company prepares for market-based spectrum management."
(Lee Baldock)
Crowe will now work on enhancing the company's information channels, visually and technically. "Ms. Crowe's talent will be put to good use at Techni-Lux", states vice president, Alex Gonzalez. "We are very eager to enhance the many projects that we are continually developing, and we knew they required a focused and dedicated person like Ms. Crowe."
"Techni-Lux is growing in many industry directions," says Crowe "and I'm
James R. Bonfiglio, Furman's president and CEO, said: "We're fortunate to have a senior engineer as talented and experienced as Sandy. With his experience
William Sims, president and COO of Color Kinetics, said: "We're extremely pleased to welcome Bill, whose considerable industry background includes strong leadership within both manufacturing and distribution roles, and combines the sales, management and technical expertise required to grow Color Kinetics' direct and channel sales efforts."
Groener most recently served as
Schenk will lead the group's West Coast operations while Johnston leads the East. "Assumption of Bill's responsibilities by Joe and Anne will be a natural transition for us," says Michael Tomkin, president of PRG. "Each is intimately familiar with the operations of the group. Each also has unique expertise that will help the group's clients capitalize on important new trends in the evolution of entertainment technology."
As President of PRG's Nevada operations, Schenk has overseen some of the Integrated Solutions Group's most important projects in Las Vegas, including the Masquerade in the Sky at the Rio, Star Trek at th
In sales, Ken Berreen has been appointed area sales manager London and South UK. Berreen has a wide experience and technical knowledge having worked in the industry for many years. He joined Strand Lighting in 2002 as a project manager.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
