Boulder native Chris Havekost has one of those “start at the bottom and work your way to the top” stories. In 1983 he was hired as a youngster fresh out of CU to run parts for ListenUp’s (now defunct) car stereo department, and within several years he became that store’s top salesman.

Chris moved over to the Denver home A/V store in 1992, and in 2005 he became its manager. “I’ve really found my calling,” says Chris. I’m a total audio/vidiot.” He’s no pasty-faced geek, though, as true to his Scandinavian heritage he enjoys skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and other outdoor pursuits to balance out his time indoors.