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The vision: Novus International, a leading developer of animal health and nutrition programs, wanted an AV and conferencing system that would be as cutting-edge and "green" as its new LEED-certified, high-tech world headquarters. The building's showpiece is the boardroom, which is used for local meetings and serves as the hub for communicating with employees in more than 25 Novus offices and with customers worldwide. Since Novus relies so heavily on technology to maintain global communications, the AV design — especially the teleconferencing system — needed to be flexible and powerful enough to expand with the company and keep up with Novus' evolving network.

SOLUTION

Novus called on Innovative Technology Group (ITG) in late 2007 to create and install a state-of-theart AV and conferencing system in the boardroom. At that time, the est option for teleconferencing was an analog telephone line and analog Biamp teleconferencing interface to act as the transport backbone. Meanwhile, the Novus IT department was managing increased network eeds, as well as a rapidly changing network structure and opted to install a Cisco VoIP phone system on a SIP-based network throughout their new facility. At that point, in the middle of the boardroom AV installation, ITG advised Novus that Biamp was developing a VoIP-enabled teleconferencing system — the VoIP-2 card for AudiaFLEX — which would be the best long-term solution.

CONCLUSIONS

Using a VoIP teleconferencing system in the boardroom ensures the AV and conferencing system is cutting-edge and allows for the system to interface with the IT departments' VoIP telephony installation throughout the rest of the facility. Additionally, since Novus relies on technology to communicate worldwide, the VoIP teleconferencing system allows for better clarity, offers more bandwidth, faster downloads and saves costs by eliminating the long distance fees for teleconferences. And, Novus can easily expand the boardroom AV system without the cost and hassle of installing new wiring — using fewer resources, which better fits with Novus' "green" agenda.
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Douglas Fearing- Co-Founder / President

A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.

Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.

Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources

A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.

Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.

Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.

Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation

Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.

Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.

Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV

With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.

By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.

Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.

Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales

Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.

Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.