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Los Angeles, June 8, 2006
Continuing to demonstrate its leadership position in the lighting
industry, A.C.T. Lighting, leading importer and distributor of lighting
products in North America, has announced two new and significant
additions to the team. Industry veterans Brian Dowd and Paul
Sonnlietner join the team and will comprise A.C.T’s enhanced
east
coast presence.
“We’re thrilled to have these great professionals
join our
team,” comments A.C.T Lighting’s President and CEO,
Bob
Gordon. Both Brian and Paul are very well-known and highly-respected
and will further enhance A.C.T’s reputation in the industry.
I
just could not be happier about this. When you add Brian and Paul to
our existing team members, you find a motivated and talented team. I
would not trade them for anyone else, anywhere.”
Dowd will handle customer relations and product development for the
east coast, working with A.C.T’s customers and supporting the
company’s complete line, which include products from MA
Lighting,
Zero88, Brother & Sons and MDG to name a few.
Prior to joining A.C.T, Dowd was Manager of Sales and Business
Development for TMB’s New York office, which he helped
launch.
Prior to that, He was Eastern Regional Sales Manager Rental/Production
for Martin Professional in Sunrise, FL, Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager for
Color Kinetics in Boston and General Manager/East Coast Sales Manager
for TMB. Dowd has also held posts at Main Light Industries in
Wilmington DE, DuPont Company in Wilmington and McManus Enterprises in
Philadelphia.
“What drew me to this opportunity is A.C.T's focus, support
and
commitment to its customers and product line. I believe that the skills
and historical experience I have will only enhance what A.C.T already
excels in.” comments Dowd. "While making a living in this
industry for almost 30 years I have been involved in rental,
production, design, manufacturing, product R&D, distribution,
sales, operations and management. I have seen just about every side of
things and am particularly excited about becoming a member of the A.C.T
team.”
Sonnleitner is a leading console developer who will work part-time for
A.C.T Lighting providing sales and technical support and console
development for the grandMA range of products. Additionally,
Sonnleitner will be spending time training users in the New York market
and evangelizing the benefits of their integrated products. Sonnleitner
will also continue his career as a freelance automated lighting
programmer.
Sonnleitner’s vast programming experience comprises Broadway
shows including "Hot Feet" (2006), "HairSpray" (2002), "Titanic"
(1997), "The Scarlet Pimpernel" (1997); TV shows and events including
"Showtime at the Apollo" and "Live and Lincoln Center”; and
industrials and trade shows around the globe. He had held titles of
Director of Special Projects for High End Systems, Console Development
Consultant for Flying Pig Systems, and ObsessionII UI designer for
Electronic Theatre Controls.
"This is an exciting time for MA and A.C.T Lighting. I believe they've
introduced the right products to the marketplace at the right time. As
a professional programmer, I am ecstatic about the creativity these
products will unleash in the hands of industry
professionals,”
comments Sonnleitner. “I intend to be a direct conduit from
the
end-user to the MA Lighting software team, ensuring the voices of
industry professionals are heard and that the best possible product can
exist in the marketplace.”
About A.C.T Lighting.
A leading importer and distributor of lighting products, A.C.T
Lighting, Inc. strives to identify future trends and cutting-edge
products, and stock, sell and support their inventory. The company
provides superior customer service and value for money to all of its
clients.
For more information call 818-707-0884.
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