Contemporary Research, a leading manufacturer of AV products for over 20 years, has expanded its roster of manufacturer representatives with the announcement of three new reps. The first is a new rep firm, Integration Resources Group, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, and the second is an expansion from an existing rep firm, Total Marketing, based in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Mike Tomblin from Integration Resources Group will be covering Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. After having worked with Mike previously, CR Sales Executive Nelson Solares felt he would be an excellent addition to the CR team of reps. Mike brings over sixteen years of sales and audio engineering experience to the team. He will focus on growing CR’s business in the south. Contemporary Research was actively seeking a new rep firm for the region, and Mike was a great fit. The team could not be more pleased to welcome him.
Kelly Hannig, with Total Marketing, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will use his talents to cover Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Kelly, who is CTS-D certified, is very familiar with Contemporary Research products.
“We are focused on educating dealers, and Kelly has great broadcast experience,” explains says VP of Sales Matthew Sittloh. “He has been AVIXA CTS-D certified since 2003 and served in the past as an Adjunct Faculty member.”
In addition to Kelly, Ron DeVoe, founder and President of Total Marketing, will be taking over the representation of New Mexico, in addition to Oklahoma which he already represents.
The new reps will market all Contemporary Research products for their respective states. Contemporary Research is committed to utilizing local reps to sell its products, and knows these three individuals will be invaluable resources to AV integrators.
“Bringing in three experienced and professional reps such as Mike, Kelly, and Ron will help expand the Contemporary Research brand and help AV integrators understand how Contemporary Research can deliver video distribution and TV control effectively.” says Sittloh.
About Contemporary Research
Contemporary Research designs, engineers, and manufactures HDTV modulators, IPTV encoders, HDTV tuners, and control products to deliver an integrated solution for Digital RF and IP Networks. CR is helping AV integrators realize the benefits of using IP and RF Coax in HDTV distribution systems throughout facilities. Headquartered in Dallas for over twenty years, Contemporary Research products are manufactured in Texas and designed to function in 24/7 installations.
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.
