Roland Professional A/V Division Expands Sales ForceRoland's professional A/V division announces the expansion of it's sales force with the appointment of Jeremy Engel as national sales manager and four new manufacturer's representative firms for their professional audio and video product lines in the Michigan, Northwest and Northern California, Hawaii, Arizona, and Mountain West territories. Engel newly appointed national sales manager, previously was territory manager for Northwest and Northern California, Hawaii, and Minnesota. Over the last 10 years, Engel has been successful in developing new business with numerous resellers, consultants, and live production and rental companies. His past experience in retail management, audio and video technology, system integration, as well as growing Roland professional A/V products in these territories provides proven experience and a foundation for sales leadership that will drive territory growth across the country. "I look forward to the new challenge of working with our rep firms and customers on a national level, and helping each territory continue to grow," says Engel. Image Marketing West, headed up by principal Chuck Rufkahr, has been selected as the manufacturer's representative for Roland professional A/V products in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California territories effective March 1, 2015. Intermountain Marketing Inc. based in Colorado and headed up by pro A/V sales manager Scott Messler and president Bob Fruchey will represent the rocky mountain territories and El Paso, Texas effective February 15, 2015. Effective immediately, Quantum Sales and Technologies based in Los Angeles currently representing Roland Professional A/V in the Southern California territories will expand their representation to include Arizona and Hawaii. Long-time Roland professional A/V manufacturer rep firm, R. Joseph Group based in Columbus, Ohio will expand their responsibilities to cover the Michigan territory. "Roland's professional A/V division is set for significant gains this year with the introduction of the M-5000 Live Mixing Console and a schedule of even more incredible products to be introduced this year. Jeremy's appointment to national sales manager and the announcement of new manufacturer's representatives in key territories is further evidence of our commitment to providing the best possible representation and support of our products to our sales channel partners," says Christian Delfino VP of sales and marketing. "All of our existing and new manufacturer representatives were selected based on their passion for sales and customer support and their extensive experience with audio and video technology in systems integration, live event production, and broadcast. They are all ideally suited to helping us continue to grow our business in their respective territories." ![](/std_images/blank.gif)
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