Hetrick is a singer/songwriter/musician with considerable experience in the recording and engineering world and comes to AM&S as the previous director of worldwide sales for KRK / Cerwin Vega Group.
Lynn Martin, president of AM&S, comments, "Dave's experience in the recording and technology world will be a definite asset for American Music & Sound."
(Jim Evans)
Gallagher, who previously held the position of SBD general manager and has been with the company for the past 11 years, will take on the role of business development and client relations.
Dennison, who has worked with sister company Delta for over six years, will bring his considerable experience in technical delivery to his new role, helping to further raise the level of technical expertise within the project management team.
SBD is accredited at a host of top London venues, an area it has continued to expand since its relationship with Delta began. Its biggest venue is currently the Royal Albert Hall, where it has been an in-house supplier si
The students enjoy an all expenses paid trip to the LDI trade show; backstage access to ETC's tradeshow stand; an insider's look at the latest technology; and the chance to network with industry professionals. ETC matches the Student Sponsorship recipients with industry luminaries who serve as mentors - giving advice, inspiration and support to the students as they embark on their careers.
This year's ETC LDI Student Sponsorship recipients:
Ryan Bona is a Master of Fine Arts candidate for theatrical lighting design at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia
"One of the key elements in the successful transformation of our North American sales and marketing team is to place talented and motivated individuals into leadership positions, and we have done so with the appointment of Leonard", states Julie Smith, general commercial manager for Philips Strand Lighting and Philips Selecon North America.
Based in the Dallas headquarters, Miller brings with him 25 years of professional experience in sales, operations and technical production for live entertainment and events, including theme parks a
"Helen Meyer has transformed the audiovisual industry by being devoted to improving the user experience," says Randal A. Lemke, executive director and CEO, InfoComm International. "She has enhanced the enjoyment of audiences around the world by ensuring that Meyer Sound is developing products devoted to pure sound and intell
Newing was chosen at random out of 327 entries in the contest, which ran last month on Elation's Facebook page. He will receive round trip airfare to Los Angeles, three nights' hotel accommodations, meals and ground transportation in Los Angeles, plus enrollment in the Master Classes, 3-4 December 2011 at the University of Southern California's new Ronald Tutor Campus Center Grand Ballroom in Los Angeles.
As director of entertainment, media and promotions for Ala Carte Entertainment, Newing is required to stay current with modern lighting trends and equi
The Harewood Toast was introduced to provide an opportunity for a prominent member of the music, film and TV businesses to speak about the relationship they have with the studios and service providers that make their products.
The inaugural proposer of the Harewood Toast was Jeremy Lascelles, the son of the late Earl of Harewood, the founding President of the APRS who died earlier this year.
The APRS's annual celebration, hosted by Sir George and Lady Martin, sees the recognition of six new recipients of the APRS Sound Fellowship bestowed on individuals who made a 'significant contribution to the art, scie
A well-known industry figure, Mittelmann most recently worked with Powersoft, successfully concentrating on global brand building and marketing while overseeing sales in the Asian region. However, it was during his years with Lab.gruppen when rapid growth led from managing all overseas sales to focusing primarily on Asia, prompting his relocation from Germany to Singapore in 2007.
Mittelmann previously had spent eight years with Community handling European sales. His return to the company is well-timed as Community continues to see significant growth in international markets and expand its already comprehensive product range.
Julia Lee, sales and marketing director of Community comments, "Thomas brings invaluable international s
Marsh has been with Audio-Technica since 2000, when he joined the company in the position of customer support representative.
"David has done an outstanding job in his past positions with Audio-Technica," said Michael Edwards. "I'm confident that he will continue to thrive in this new leadership role."
(Jim Evans)
Cairns is a drummer/writer/producer and has also worked in live sound reinforcement. He comes to AM&S with over 20 years of experience as a valued vendor to several musical products companies including Young Chang, Kurzweil, and Kawai Piano.
Lynn Martin, president of AM&S, adds, "Chris has an extensive internet marketing background coupled with a well rounded understanding of our industry which is perfectly suited to AM&S's future marketing campaign efforts."
(Jim Evans)
Schiff joined Martin on 1 October and will oversee project activities in Martin's southern German, Austrian and Swiss markets. He began his career as an electrical engineer and has been working in and around the electrical industry, latest as a key account manager, for more than 20 years.
Leif Orkelbog-Andresen, business area manager for Martin EMEA Projects, commented on the new hire, stating, "Frank possesses a range of professional, qualified skills in working within strategic sales to high profile clients. We are excited to have him on board and are confident his knowledge and experience in project sales will be a great asset to our project sales team."
(Jim Evans)
Blair Parkin, managing director, Visual Acuity comments, "The technological scope of our work continues to develop, as does our geographical reach - we are currently working on projects as far afield as Asia, the Middle East, the US and Europe.
"Damian will lead and champion our customers' interests and provide advice and support to architects, building engineers, vendors and other service providers on each project."
Andrews' industry experience dates back to the mid-1990s when, while studying for a Dip
Covering essential information on the 'hows and whys' of Cat 5E and Cat 6 cables, which are becoming increasingly prevalent in the entertainment technology sector, the seminar has immediate relevance for any designer, technician or electrician interested in keeping up with the state-of-the-art.
Howell enjoys communicating his extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject, having authored the handbook Rock Solid Ethernet and participating for many years in the ESTA (now known as PLASA) te
To coincide with the increased local presence, industry veteran Stein Ramsli has taken on the role of regional director, Russia and CIS. Ramsli previously held the position of managing director at Cisco/TANDBERG Russia and PLC and has extensive experience in working in the region.
Ramsli comments, "Our opening of an office in Moscow clearly demonstrates projectiondesign's commitment to supporting partners in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Our products are already very popular in the region, and we foresee strong continued growth here. Localising sales and marketing, training and product service and support is important for us, and will ensure our continued success."
At the same
Paul Young states, "Following a successful PLASA, it is a very exciting time with both brands launching new innovative products. To celebrate the launch, we will be hosting an open day in November to demonstrate the range and everyone will be welcome."
JTE creates trussing solutions and PixelRange high performance LED luminaires. All products are designed and manufactured in the UK.
(Jim Evans)
In addition, DB can now offer customers the 22"AG Neovo L-W22 LED display after buying 500 of the screens, which boast Full HD resolution, ultrahigh 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio and digital HDMI input for any diverse environments. With built-in speakers and dual PC and HDMI inputs, the screens are ideal for multimedia applications.
Meanwhile, several new members of staff have joined the company. Katy Stannad and Jessica Walters have joined operatio
Alkhagen joins the business at an important time of growth and development, with Lab.gruppen having recently launched their much anticipated new 1U install-centric amplifier platform E Series, as well as continuing to develop standalone products under sister brand Lake.
After graduating with an M.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University in 1996, Alkhagen was critical to the success and overall development of a number of global telecommunications companies such as Allgon, where among other roles, he was design engineer and project manager and managed the R&D activity for a company which went on to claim a 40 per cent market share. Most recently, he was employed at Ascom Wireless Solutions, a company focused on 'missi
Stearn will be tasked with the introduction of further sales staff and the management of the whole team, along with promotion of the company's extensive range of power distro products, introduction of new product lines and exhibition promotion.
" I am very pleased to be given this appointment and really look forward to the challenges of this demanding role, and relish the opportunity of leading the new sales team into the future," says Stearn.
(Jim Evans)
The professional audio and electronics industry veteran joined Cadac Electronics plc in 2005 as managing director. Charged with broadening the company's product portfolio beyond its core theatre sound market and addressing its accumulating financial difficulties, he directed R&D activity towards the exploitation of the company's renowned engineering superiority across a wider product range. At the same time he oversaw the acquisition of the company by Soundking Group Company in January 2009, resulting in the recapitalisation of the business and its R&D programme.
With the Soundking Group acquisition, Thomas was appointed general manager of Cadac Holdings and for a period also acted as interim general manager of Studiomaster which had also been
Dains handled American DJ, American Audio, Elation Professional, Acclaim Lighting, Global Truss, and Arriba Cases on the East Coast. He is survived his companion, Melissa J. Clements, his son Craig Brian Dains Jr., his parents, and six siblings.
Dains was scheduled to take part in American DJ's Fall Learning Tour on November 16 and 17; the events have now been cancelled, with a statement from American DJ announcing they will be rescheduled. The company expressed deep regret at Dain's passing.
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to the Craig Brian Dains Jr. Scholarship Fund in care of the Costantinto Funeral Home, 231 White Horse Pike, Berlin, New Jersey 08
"Miles comes to us with not only a solid knowledge of all post-production technologies but also strong personal relationships with key people in the industry," states Steve Shurtz, Meyer Sound's technology director, EXP. "His experience and talents are a welcome addition to our growing EXP team."
In his new, multi-faceted position, Rogers's responsibilities include working directly with customers in application development, as well as coordinating with the company's design services department on specific projects. Rogers will contribute to new EXP product development, and super
Graphic designer Václav Vilímek joins Robe's marketing team led by Jiri Baros. As an experienced and innovative designer, he will be focused on all the company's graphic requirements plus ongoing development of the look and style of Robe's branding and their website.
His previous experience includes working for various companies in different sectors and also freelancing. Vilímek has also been active in the organisation of local art and design events, exhibitions and festivals, including music festivals. Says Jiri Baros, "We are delighted to have Václav onboard. He's already a valued core member of our flexible and fast-moving marketing department,
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A 24-year veteran of audio manufacturer AMS Neve, Vangelis' many skills include hardware and software testing, audio installation and service engineering. He has worked on digital audio mixing consoles for film, music and television all over the world, including projects for the BBC, Warner Brothers & Widget Post USA, International Recordings in Italy, Sound Dub in Barcelona, APU in Japan, De Lane Lea and Abbey Road Studios in London.
A fluent Greek speaker, he also installed three consoles for ERT Greek Television at the 2004 Olympic Games.
PAS Managing Director Brian Lumb said: "We're delighted to welcome Vangelis aboard and we're all ready to apply his knowledge and experience to our work. The
