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ScanSource Communications Expands Education Offering, Named First North American Polycom Authorized Training Partner
Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
GREENVILLE, SC and SAN JOSE, Calif. - ScanSource Communications, a leading value-added distributor of communications products and a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCSC), has been named the first North American Authorized Training Partner for Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the global leader in open standards-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C). The Authorized Training Partner program empowers select Polycom distributor partners, with a demonstrated expertise in the Polycom® RealPresence® Platform software infrastructure, to offer classes and trainings to certify reseller partners on Polycom® RealPresence® solutions. Through this designation, ScanSource Communications is able to rapidly expand its education and training offering for Polycom solutions.
 
The Authorized Training Partner program is a key initiative for ScanSource Services Group, which focuses on the creation and implementation of unique and custom value-added support programs and services for ScanSource's reseller partners. As an Authorized Training Partner, ScanSource Communications can provide easy access to training and greater flexibility on scheduling and locations for resellers. These certifications are important for resellers looking to implement and support the Polycom solutions they sell.
 
"We are excited to serve as Polycom's first Authorized Training Partner in North America as we are committed to providing the services and support that will enable our resellers to deliver more comprehensive Polycom solutions to their end-user customers," said Brian Cuppett, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Communications. "This level of support allows resellers to strengthen their relationships and enhance their service offering."
 
"We're thrilled to welcome ScanSource as the first North America member of our new Authorized Training Partner program," said Ron Myers, senior vice president, Worldwide Channels at Polycom. "We've designed the Authorized Training Partner program to deliver the training needed to achieve the sales and service objectives in our theatres, to deliver high-value collaboration solutions to our joint customers, and to give our partners effective tools to grow their video collaboration business."
 
ScanSource Communications' Polycom-certified instructors will begin offering classes through the Polycom Global Education Network immediately. The first class is scheduled in February 2013 and will cover installation, configuration and troubleshooting for the Polycom RealPresence Platform, the industry's most comprehensive software infrastructure for universal video collaboration. For the full schedule, please visit http://www.scansourcecommunications.com/Manufacturer%20Partners/PolycomMicrosite/top-ten-reasons.aspx.
 
ScanSource was recently named Polycom North America Distributor of the Year. Distributors are a key partner type in the Polycom Partner Network, a global ecosystem of over 7,000 partners that also includes solution advisors, technology partners, developers, service providers, and system integrators, all working together to make video collaboration ubiquitous.
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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.