Planar Displays Deepen Impact of Tedx Portland Conference
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. TEDxPortland is an independently organized TED event. In its ninth consecutive year, it has a rich history of spreading ideas, sharing knowledge and building community in Portland.
The 2019 TEDx Portland conference held at Keller Auditorium implemented a staging solution featuring three Planar® CarbonLight™ LED Displays. The center video wall was a 34.5-foot-by-16-foot Planar CarbonLight CLM Series display in a 21x5 configuration with a 10.4mm pixel pitch (CLM10.4). The two flanking LED video walls were both 8-foot-by-15-feet Planar CarbonLight CLI Series displays in a 5x9 configuration with a 2.6mm pixel pitch (CLI2.6). Additionally, half a dozen Planar large format LCD displays were used throughout the event serving as lobby signage and confidence monitors for the speakers.
Planar CarbonLight LED Displays are designed specifically for rental, staging and fixed-flexible installations. With a broad range of models, Planar CarbonLight LED displays deliver a wide range of unique LED display solutions for eye-catching, creative public venue installations. Planar large format displays are designed for demanding applications with high durability and performance requirements. From communicating information to enhancing ambience, Planar flat panel display monitor lines are the ideal complement to any retail store, lobby, control room, or other professional application.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
