Mike has well over thirty years of experience in the design, service, and installation of professional sound reinforcement systems. An Electronics Institute graduate, his wealth of knowledge contributes to his invaluable ability to quickly solve problems at all levels of detail. Mike is co-facilitator for the NSCA Electronic Systems Technician (EST) training course, and received the valedictorian award for two consecutive years.
John Edwards - Systems Engineer:
John has over sixteen years of experience in communications systems design, installation and service. John earned the Customer Service Award for 2005, and won Rookie of the Year and Professional Growth awards as well. He works on a variety of jobs, including clock and intercom, CATV, CCTV, security and purpose-built sound. John holds certificates from Rauland-Borg, Bosch, MaxXess, Blonder Tongue, Phillips and Leviton.
Herb Ricords, MCSE, CCNA, SSGB - Network Engineer:
Herb has more than ten years' experience in the IT field. He has managed the design and delivery of a number of technical projects, including custom hardware, software and network deployment. He has extensive Information Security training and has attended several Microsoft Solutions Framework design courses. He has earned a Six Sigma Green Belt for Healthcare. Herb provides both design and technical support for SAGE clients while personally pursuing advanced technical education opportunities.
Dave Potter, MCSE, CCNA - Network Engineer:
Dave came to SAGE as Network Engineer in 2001. Dave worked for the Columbia School District, first as a Business Education Teacher and more recently as their Technology Coordinator. Dave's experience makes him an instrumental part of our network designs, especially in the educational market. He is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate and Avaya Certified Associate. Dave has received numerous Rauland-Borg and Proxim certifications.
Albert O'Rawe, MCSE, CCNA - Network Engineer:
Albie has over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He comes to SAGE from Scottel Voice & Data, an international telecom firm with offices throughout North America and Europe. At Scottel, Albie was responsible for engineering, implementation and programming of many high-profile business communications systems and call systems, including the one in the Beverly Hills Hotel. Back at SAGE after a stint at MTM Technologies, Albie continues to grow in knowledge and skill. He holds several Avaya certifications — ACA, ACS and ACE in VoIP implementation — and recently completed the Cisco CCNA certification.
Paul Gurkoff, CTS-D, CTS-I, DMC-E – AV Systems Engineer:
Paul has been in the Audio Visual industry since 1997. Paul achieved Infocomm CTS-I certification (Certified Technology Specialist – Installation) in 2007 and CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design) in 2010. These ANSI accredited certifications demonstrate detailed knowledge of an ability to analyze, select and plan seamless audiovisual communications equipment interoperation. To achieve these certifications, Paul has demonstrated theoretical and practical competencies in all types of audio-visual systems. Of the 5000+ technicians holding the CTS certification, less than 500 have achieved CTS-I or CTS-D. Paul has achieved both of these prestigious certifications. He also holds certificates from Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and Syn-Aud-Con We are proud to have Paul as a member of the Sage team.
Ed McCauley, Information Systems / Customer Service Representative:
Ed McCauley arrived at Sage with 10 years of experience in the information technology field. Ed has over 5 years of experience supporting and implementing educational technology initiatives for a large south central PA school district. This experience provides him with a powerful background in communications and technologies that support educational goals. Ed has an Associate’s Degree in Computer Systems and is currently working towards a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems. He will also be continuing his education with a number of Sage partners.
Rick Geiner, CTS - Senior Project Manager:
Rick has been a technician and project manager for fifteen years. He has considerable experience in voice, video, and data systems, especially in multi-building installations and multiple, simultaneous large projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University as well as factory-authorized training from Bosch (Philips), Blonder Tongue, Rauland-Borg and Leviton.
Adam Kirkessner, CTS - Project Engineer:
With thirteen years as an electronics technician and another eleven managing prime and subcontract construction, Adam provides SAGE with project management and quality control. His experience, shaped by his ongoing service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, encompasses installations, networking, systems integrations, field staff supervision, and audio-visual presentation solutions. Adamis an InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist and has completed Crestron, AMX, Extron, Blonder-Tongue, Philips, and Rauland factory-authorized training, and NSCA audio courses. Adam is working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Lebanon Valley College.
Wayne Heisey - Construction Project Manager:
Wayne joined SAGE with more than 22 years' experience in construction. His past responsibilities included estimating, project management, pre-construction management and project executive positions in a wide variety of commercial, institutional and residential projects. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Messiah College. Wayne also serves as Chairman of the Donegal-Elizabethtown Area Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals.
Kris Bartels, NSCA - Field Project Manager:
In 2003, Kris left Comcast to work at SAGE. He specializes in nurse call, CCTV and security, and A/V systems, and has a reputation as an excellent lead on lean-minded projects. Recently, Kris has taken on new responsibilities, acting as a head technician and field foreman. Kris has his Associate's degree in computer network engineering and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in business information systems. He holds numerous certifications from Rauland, InfoComm, MAXxess, IQEye, Extron and more, and is an NSCA EST.
Drew Hoffman - Customer Service Representative:
Drew has spent the last ten years developing custom programming for A/V, classroom media retrieval, telephony, and teleconferencing systems. His unique skill set aids customers in developing intuitive custom interfaces and streamlining end-user system operations. Drew is very familiar with customized systems, including AMX, Crestron, Rauland, Avaya and Polycom. Drew's responsibilities include needs assessment, custom interface design, programming, and customer training.
Doug Lefever - Service Manager:
Doug started at SAGE in 2007. His 30-year career has seen many parts of the industry, most of it in field service of wireless and audio systems. He also spent five years as traffic engineer for a major wireless carrier. At SAGE, his service experience has branched into video, telecom, clocks, CCTV and nurse call. Beginning late last year, Doug took on the task of leading SAGE's team of technicians and engineers and coordinating system service. In addition to an FCC Commercial Radiotelephone license, he has NSCA, Rauland-Borg and Blonder-Tongue certifications.
Craig Brown, CTS - Systems Integration Specialist:
Craig spent five years leading our service team after joining SAGE in 2001, developing a strong telecommunications focus. As coordinator of our Systems Integration Group, he personally earns our company's reputation for high-quality customer service. Craig's twenty years of experience in technical and customer service management include training on the Avaya IP Office platform and other Avaya systems. In 2007, he completed year two of the NSCA's EST course as national valedictorian.
Mark Lizambri - Systems Sales Engineer:
Mark exceeds our healthcare and educational clients' expectations with his rare combination of diverse technical expertise and interpersonal communication skills. Mark is our healthcare market specialist, and his twenty years' experience in systems integration qualifies him as an expert in most A/V communications technologies. Mark's formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the Ohio Institute of Technology. He also has certifications for Rauland-Borg, AVAYA and other key manufacturers' technical and EPS programs.
Mark Showers, CTS - Systems Specialist:
Prior to joining SAGE in 2001, Mark worked in professional studio and live sound mixing for more than a decade, specializing in system design of courtroom technology, boardroom presentation systems, video teleconferencing systems, paging systems, professional sound, recording, and TV distribution technology. He is a Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con) graduate and holds certificates from the Extron School of A/V Technologies, Electrovoice Pro Sound seminar, BSS Sound Web Programming seminar and the Blonder Tongue RF Distribution seminar.
Charles Mowrer, CTS - Systems Specialist, Estimator:
Charlie joined SAGE in 2001. In addition to construction projects and bid estimation, he has spent more than ten years designing and installing technology: paging systems, intercom, pro sound, security, access control, video presentation, TV distribution, telephony, networks, and wireless communications. He has earned several industry standard certifications, such as Infocomm's CTS and Extron's EAVA. He holds qualifications from MAXxess, Bosch, IQ EYE, ShoreTel, Avaya, VBrick, Johnson Controls, Leviton, Hubbell and Crestron.
Bill Reidlinger,
Telephone Systems Specialist:
Bill came to Sage after twenty
eight years in the telecommunications industry with AT&T, Lucent
Technologies and another Avaya Business Partner. His experience is in
account management and the sales and sales management of Unified
Communications, Contact Centers and IP Telephony solutions. He holds sales
certifications from both Avaya and ShoreTel and is a graduate of Penn State
University. He has served a broad range of customers from under fifty-users
to multi site contact centers deploying hundreds of agents.
Jason Stolzfus, CTS - Systems Specialist:
Jason has been around live production for many years. His experience includes a/v design and engineering, lightning design, and rigging. Jason has a Bachelor of the Arts in broadcast, telecommunications, and mass media from Messiah College and Temple University. Before coming to SAGE, Jason was assistant technical director at Harrisburg's Whitaker Center. He has also worked in the sales departments of two local television stations, and earned his EST.
Jacki Kratz - Classroom Technology Specialist:
Jacki has over 10 years of classroom experience with 5 of those years using interactive whiteboards. She graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She has a PA teaching license for Elementary Education, Middle School Mathematics, Middle School Science, and Middle School Social Studies. She will be graduating from Wilkes University in the Spring of 2012 with a Master’s degree in Classroom Technology. She is here at Sage to provide support to the teachers using our interactive whiteboards and software programs.
Daniel Rohrer - President:
Daniel has over twenty years' experience both designing multimedia and communications systems and managing their installation. Clients, architects, engineers, and construction firms have come to depend upon his reputation for integrity and dependability. Daniel has trained through Peavey MediaMatrix®, Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con), the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and Avaya Communications (formerly Lucent Technologies). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Wheaton College and a Masters in Educational Media from Temple University.
Jim Van Fossen - General Manager:
Jim has managed A/V and systems technology services for over 25 years. He has substantial experience in personnel management, contracting, union negotiations, acquisitions, and new business start-up. Jim started his career as a technician, and his time in AV, video, sound and computer programming allows him to lead by example. In developing business operation efficiencies and process improvements for top government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, Jim built a great reputation for leading a team that exceeds customer expectations. Jim facilitates NSCA's Electronic Systems Technician training courses and has personally completed OSHA-10 certification.
Jay Zellers - Controller:
Jay has almost four decades' experience in public and industry accounting, working as a construction accountant for over ten years and managing personnel for more than twenty. Jay brings SAGE years of expertise in financial statement preparation, accounts payable and receivable, and service contract accounting. He graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, completing 33 credits in the accounting field. Jay is a very active member of his church, the Elizabethtown Fair and the Kiwanis group.
Why choose Sage?
Our well trained team of professionals get the job done right every time.
