Niles, IL, June 17, 2015 – Shure Incorporated announced today that senior executive Chris Schyvinck’s responsibilities will be expanded, and she will now lead the Company’s Operations Division as she continues to manage the Global Marketing and Sales Division. Her new title is Executive Vice President of Global Operations, Marketing, and Sales, and Chief Operating Officer.
Schyvinck has been with Shure since 1989. Before being named to lead Global Marketing and Sales in 2006, she previously led the Operations Division for more than six years. “I am pleased to provide this opportunity for Chris. Her many years of dedicated service and increasing responsibility have prepared her well for this new and expanded position,” said Sandy LaMantia, Shure President and CEO.
Shure also announced today that Vice President of Global Information Systems and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Robin Hamerlinck has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Information Systems and CIO.
Hamerlinck has more than 20 years of experience in computer and information technology and has been with Shure since 2007. “I congratulate Robin on a well-earned promotion,” said LaMantia. “Through her leadership, there have been significant improvements in our Company’s information systems, tools, and infrastructure, and I am confident she will continue to be an integral part of our Company’s long-term success.”
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.
