Niles, IL, Nov. 9, 2015 – Shure announced today that they have named Livella Brand Group as its sales representative for the Central Region of the United States. Livella Brand Group, a new rep firm located in Gardner, KS, will manage sales for the complete Shure line of professional audio products to dealers and systems integrators in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois.
“We searched high and low for the best representation in this territory and are very excited to work with this creative and promising company,” said Jim Schanz, Director of Sales, Pro/Systems Group, U.S. and Canada. “Livella Brand Group is a new rep firm, but its foundation is based on the experience of Adam Livella, who is very knowledgeable of the audio industry and has a strong reputation in the territory,” added Abby Kaplan, Director of Sales, Retail Group, U.S. and Canada. “To have this new firm completely committed to Shure as they grow their business is an exciting opportunity.”
“Livella Brand Group is thrilled to begin this strategic relationship with Shure as Shure celebrates their 90th year as an industry leader in professional audio,” said Adam Livella, President of Livella Brand Group. “Our company was created to provide premium representation for manufacturers like Shure that have turned a passion for excellence into an obsession. Livella Brand Group will serve the reseller network by exceeding expectations in all areas of communication and customer service.”
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.
