Andy Bennett Joins Crestron as Residential Regional Sales Manager

Online, August 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Crestron today announced the appointment of Andy Bennett as its new Residential Regional Sales Manager, covering southern California. Bennett joined Crestron from Novidor and Firestone where he was the Southwest Territory Manager. In this position, Bennett will utilize his sales and marketing experience to drive growth and brand awareness of Crestron solutions within his territory.

"I am excited to have Andy join our dynamic west coast sales team," says Dave Sell, Crestron West Director. "As an experienced veteran of our industry, Andy's expertise in sales and proficiency in AV and lighting integration will help us continue to expand the residential market in southern California."

Bennett has nine years experience in AV sales and management. He began his career at SDA Security Systems as Home Electronics Division Manager where he led sales initiatives, managed projects and developed new customers. Bennett owned and operated Integrated Media, where he was proficient in the programming and installation of custom home distributed AV systems, lighting design and control, camera design and control, whole house networks, and broadband/baseband home phone and cable systems. He is also a licensed electrician.

"I'm very excited to join the Crestron team and support the southern California residential market," said Bennett. "This is a tremendous opportunity to take my years of technical and sales experience to help drive growth for Crestron and its dealers."

About Crestron

For 40 years Crestron has been the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Providing integrated solutions to control audio, video, lighting, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes. Crestron's leadership stems from its dedicated people who are committed to providing the best products, programs and services in the industry.

In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

Crestron and the Crestron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States, other countries or both. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

©2011 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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