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Here's where you can find out a little more about some of our valued associates, who average 17 years in the A/V business and 12 years with ListenUp.
David Huddleston: Store Manager
Patsy Rogers: Sales Consultant
Parker Taub: Sales Consultant
Adam Cook: Sales Consultant
Rob Baretich: Sales Consultant
Clint Kawakami: Installer
Patsy Rogers: Sales Consultant
Parker Taub: Sales Consultant
Adam Cook: Sales Consultant
Rob Baretich: Sales Consultant
Clint Kawakami: Installer
Gary Wrasse: Sales Consultant
Brian Kawakami: Installation
Tom Larkin: Sales Consultant
Lindsay Taylor: Receptionist
Brian Kawakami: Installation
Tom Larkin: Sales Consultant
Lindsay Taylor: Receptionist
Sales Consultant
Gary Wrasse originally hails from Southern California, where he worked at a Pasadena A/V dealer for 9 years. Even having grown up there, though, he eventually became weary of the crowded life on the left coast. His wife is from Colorado Springs originally, so he began to look into opportunities there.
“I did a little research on ListenUp and found out how highly regarded it is within the industry, and I had a good feeling when I came out here to interview. Then when I saw the store in downtown Colorado Springs, I thought it was just beautiful. The place I worked for in Pasadena was pretty nice, but it was in a strip mall, so it could only be so nice, you know?”
Gary was the store manager for several years, but now he’s back to doing what he really loves — dealing with customers. “I enjoy the whole process of putting together high-end systems. I’m working on a big job right now that involves distributed audio and HD video, Crestron control, Lutron lighting, and a dedicated home theater with Rives acoustical treatments. The clients are great, I get to work with a nationally recognized architect, and I have all kinds of support from our engineering and custom departments up in Denver as well as our installation staff down here. It’s the type of job that really makes me feel like I’m in the right place.” And he doesn’t have to co-exist with 10 million other people, either.
Gary Wrasse originally hails from Southern California, where he worked at a Pasadena A/V dealer for 9 years. Even having grown up there, though, he eventually became weary of the crowded life on the left coast. His wife is from Colorado Springs originally, so he began to look into opportunities there.
“I did a little research on ListenUp and found out how highly regarded it is within the industry, and I had a good feeling when I came out here to interview. Then when I saw the store in downtown Colorado Springs, I thought it was just beautiful. The place I worked for in Pasadena was pretty nice, but it was in a strip mall, so it could only be so nice, you know?”
Gary was the store manager for several years, but now he’s back to doing what he really loves — dealing with customers. “I enjoy the whole process of putting together high-end systems. I’m working on a big job right now that involves distributed audio and HD video, Crestron control, Lutron lighting, and a dedicated home theater with Rives acoustical treatments. The clients are great, I get to work with a nationally recognized architect, and I have all kinds of support from our engineering and custom departments up in Denver as well as our installation staff down here. It’s the type of job that really makes me feel like I’m in the right place.” And he doesn’t have to co-exist with 10 million other people, either.
Installation
A native of the Colorado Springs area, Brian Kawakami was in the A/V business for seven years before he started working for us in 2007. “I always wanted to work for ListenUp, so when they had an opening for an installer I jumped at the opportunity. I actually bought my first audio components here back in 1995 from Gary Wrasse, and now he’s one of my co-workers.”
In fact, Brian has been doing the pre-wire for one of Gary’s larger jobs. “It’s really cool to get to work in a beautiful home like that,” says Brian, “and it’s pretty amazing to be a part of such a big effort. We’ve already put in almost seven miles of cable, and we’re not even done!”
An avid photographer in his spare time, Brian enjoys working at ListenUp because of all the cutting-edge equipment he gets to learn about and install. We’re happy to have him with us.
A native of the Colorado Springs area, Brian Kawakami was in the A/V business for seven years before he started working for us in 2007. “I always wanted to work for ListenUp, so when they had an opening for an installer I jumped at the opportunity. I actually bought my first audio components here back in 1995 from Gary Wrasse, and now he’s one of my co-workers.”
In fact, Brian has been doing the pre-wire for one of Gary’s larger jobs. “It’s really cool to get to work in a beautiful home like that,” says Brian, “and it’s pretty amazing to be a part of such a big effort. We’ve already put in almost seven miles of cable, and we’re not even done!”
An avid photographer in his spare time, Brian enjoys working at ListenUp because of all the cutting-edge equipment he gets to learn about and install. We’re happy to have him with us.
Sales Consultant
An A/V industry veteran, Tom came up through the ranks at a regional consumer electronics store. He started out selling cameras and quickly moved into audio and home theaters. Working at ListenUp has become a family tradition, as one of his cousins works in our Denver store. Here he is happily expanding his knowledge base and continuing to grow in this industry.
Tom brings an excitement level that is contagious. "Working at ListenUp is a blast, because I get to play with and learn about all the newest toys in the consumer electronics industry."
Outside of work Tom has two passions – golf and snowboarding. He has an eight handicap and is continually working to improve. His favorite place to snowboard is Steamboat, where you can find him on many of his days off during the winter months. Come in and talk to Tom about home theaters and then hit him up for some golf tips!
An A/V industry veteran, Tom came up through the ranks at a regional consumer electronics store. He started out selling cameras and quickly moved into audio and home theaters. Working at ListenUp has become a family tradition, as one of his cousins works in our Denver store. Here he is happily expanding his knowledge base and continuing to grow in this industry.
Tom brings an excitement level that is contagious. "Working at ListenUp is a blast, because I get to play with and learn about all the newest toys in the consumer electronics industry."
Outside of work Tom has two passions – golf and snowboarding. He has an eight handicap and is continually working to improve. His favorite place to snowboard is Steamboat, where you can find him on many of his days off during the winter months. Come in and talk to Tom about home theaters and then hit him up for some golf tips!
Receptionist
Lindsay is the bright shining face that greets you as you come in the door at the Colorado Springs store. She was recently described by one of our clients as "the center of the bouquet of smiling people," and we love that description. Lindsay works with us part time and also runs her own successful cleaning business.
"ListenUp is one of the only companies I have worked for that truly cares about their customers and employees. They go above and beyond to meet the needs of everyone."
Lindsay is a native of Colorado Springs. She has two beautiful daughters, 8 and 10, and two basset hounds. Lindsay's dad used to sing at the Flying W Ranch, and now he has founded a church in that area. You can find Lindsay and her family there every Sunday. In the little bit of free time she has, Lindsay also loves to run and play softball.
Lindsay is the bright shining face that greets you as you come in the door at the Colorado Springs store. She was recently described by one of our clients as "the center of the bouquet of smiling people," and we love that description. Lindsay works with us part time and also runs her own successful cleaning business.
"ListenUp is one of the only companies I have worked for that truly cares about their customers and employees. They go above and beyond to meet the needs of everyone."
Lindsay is a native of Colorado Springs. She has two beautiful daughters, 8 and 10, and two basset hounds. Lindsay's dad used to sing at the Flying W Ranch, and now he has founded a church in that area. You can find Lindsay and her family there every Sunday. In the little bit of free time she has, Lindsay also loves to run and play softball.
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