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Draper Adds New Pro AV Rep Firm for Southern California, Southern Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (Spiceland, Ind.) – Draper has announced a new Pro AV rep firm for southern California and southern Nevada. Geer Tech of Huntington Beach, California, will represen...
Williams AV Expands Infinium® Platform and Classroom Audio Solution at InfoComm 2026
Eden Prairie, MN – June 12, 2026 – Williams AV, a global leader in assistive communication technology, will showcase new solutions designed to expand access to audio in public venues and e...
Draper Takes You Behind the Scenes Hollywood Style at InfoComm 2026
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – (Spiceland, Ind.) – This summer, the rules are about to change. Content and flashy screens may get the big headlines, but at InfoComm 2026, Draper, Inc., i...
Shure Named Official Audio Provider of the Savannah Bananas
Shure and the Savannah Bananas Redefine Immersive Broadcast Storytelling with New Array Microphone Technology NILES, May 19, 2026—Shure has been named the Official Audio Provider of the Savanna...
Clear-Com Enhances Musikal Perahu Kertas with Eclipse HX and FreeSpeak II
ALAMEDA, USA – May 19, 2026 – Clear-Com® supported Musikal Perahu Kertas, a large-scale musical theater production in Indonesia adapted from the acclaimed novel by Dee Lestari, through...
Comprehensive Expands GX Series™ USB 5G Extenders with Two New Models
Fairfield, NJ - Comprehensive Connectivity Company, the tested and trusted commercial connectivity solutions manufacturer to the Pro AV/IT markets since 1974, announced the expansion of its GX Series&...
Clear-Com Takes Communications Further at InfoComm 2026
ALAMEDA, USA – May 12, 2026 – Clear-Com® will showcase new communications solutions and major platform updates at InfoComm 2026 (Booth N7005), June 17-19, in the North and Central Hall...
Comprehensive Launches New Line of TAA Compliant Solutions
Fairfield, NJ - Comprehensive Connectivity Company, the tested and trusted commercial connectivity solutions manufacturer to the Pro AV/IT markets since 1974, has announced the launch of the...
Williams AV Expands European Distribution Network with Audio-Technica France
Eden Prairie, MN – April 1, 2026 — As venues across Europe implement new accessibility requirements under the European Accessibility Act (EAA), demand for modern assistive listening t...

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.