Cutting edge developer and manufacturer of video processors, signal distribution technology and media servers tvONE has augmented its sales team with the appointment of Vince Schuster as Vice President of Sales, Americas, and Kristen O’Hara as Inside Sales Manager. The company has also fortified its support team by welcoming two new Technical Support Associates, including Eric Sievers.
Vince Schuster brings more than twenty years of executive-level experience in audio-visual, information technology, digital signage, and display technologies. His career has taken him to roles including CEO and President of Salitek, a specialized manufacturer and distributor of video wall display solutions; North American Commercial Vice President and Head of TPV-USA at Philips Professional Display Solutions; and Director of the North America Audio-Visual Technology Communications at Panasonic Systems, among others.
“We’re thrilled that Vince has joined the tvONE family,” says Andy Fliss, President, tvONE. “His professionalism leverages foresight and a thorough understanding of the value of unique solutions. Under his leadership, we look forward to seeing our sales and support teams thrive collaborating with our customers. tvONE has big plans over the coming year following the introduction of the CALICO PRO Video Processor at ISE in January and a host of new product unveilings. We’re excited to welcome Vince at such a dynamic time at tvONE.”
Schuster comments: “I have a passion for the growth of the audio-visual industry and community for both long-time end users and the next generation, so I am delighted to join the company. I thrive on building bridges, ending company solos, and forming cross-functional teams, resulting in positive, win-win outcomes for exceptional customer and staff experiences.”
Kristen O’Hara brings years of experience combining partnership growth, strategic planning, B2B/consumer marketing, and team leadership to effectively grow travel and tech businesses to her role as Inside Sales Manager. At tvONE, her role will focus on delivering a great customer experience and cultivating business opportunities with new and existing customers.
Eric Sievers joins tvONE as Technical Support Associate, armed with an associate degree in Audio Visual Production from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and a two-year position as Audio Visual Technician at ITA Audio Visual Solutions. Sievers will work to support end users using the entire range of tvONE products. “I’m looking forward to putting my degree and experience with AV production to good use and supporting both tvONE’s expanding team and users of tvONE products,” says Sievers.
All join tvONE with immediate effect.
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Pictured Vince Schuster (L) brings more than twenty years of executive-level experience in AV. Pictured here with Kristen O’Hara.