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Elite Screens, Inc.

12282 Knott St.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
United States
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Elite Screens, Inc. Brings in Integrator Professionals to promote their lines of Professional AV and Residential CI products
Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2011

CERRITOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 — Elite Screens, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of two veteran professionals of the commercial/residential integrator channels, Jeff Klida and James Donnelly

            “As the market share increases for our US and international offices, Elite Screens is compelled to take further steps in meeting the needs of our commercial and residential integrators.” said Jeff Chen, president and owner of Elite Screens, Inc. “They are really going to benefit this company with their vast wealth of knowledge and expertise.”
            Jeff Klida will be the Regional Sales Manager of Integrator Products for the West, Midwest and Northeast divisions. He has more than 20 years experience in manufacturing and sales primarily in the AV and Consumer Electronics sector. Jeff’s firsthand experience has been shaped by a heavy concentration on product technology, presentations, training, sales and comprehensive business operations. In addition to his industry skills, Jeff has an MA in Composition and Rhetoric from the Michigan State University and has worked as an Associate Professor and Adjunct Lecturer at Harry Truman College. The benefits of his industry knowledge and academic professionalism are apparent in his track record where he has exponentially increased sales figures across the years with companies such as ICE Cable Systems, Dwin Electronics, XLO Electric and Kinergetics Research.
 
James Donnelly will be the regional sales manager for the South and Southeast divisions. He comes from a 9-year sales background focused on audio video and wireless communications where he proved instrumental time and again in promoting the increase in sales volume. His devotion to product knowledge and service made him an asset to companies like AVC Technologies, One Touch Home Equipment, Staples and Verizon Wireless.
 
Great service begins with a great staff. Elite Screens welcomes its two newest members and looks forward to the coming years with great expectations.
 
About Elite Screens, Inc.
Elite Screens Inc. Elite Screens Inc. is a US based company with its world headquarters in California and satellite offices in Germany, Taiwan, China, Japan, France, and the Baltic States. Elite is an ISO9000-2001 certified manufacturer that specializes in producing retail, commercial and home-theater projection screens. Elite produces a variety of front, rear and acoustically transparent projection screen materials for virtually any projection environment. As a leading American screen company, Elite delivers its promise of award winning quality through cost effective products for today's discerning video enthusiasts. Elite Screens, Inc. is located at 16410 Manning Way, Cerritos, CA 90703. For more information, please call 877-511-1211 or visit http://www.elitescreens.com.
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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.