Hello there, I'm one of the Certification Coordinators here at AVIXA and I manage the RU Provider Program.

IT Professional, expert in the AV and Automation area working in corporate and residential marketing since 2014. I have knowledge of all the steps of a project process cause when I started work in 2014 I got all the opportunities that my managers gave me. I grew up fast, and have passed in some areas like; - Technician - Team Leader - Programmer - Pre-salles - Solutions Architect - Post-salles

IT Networking, systems engineering, Security and solution architect

Our company came to life in 1983 when founders Scott Struthers and Geoff Spencer recognized the need for a groundbreaking new audio solution. No product or system existed that could deliver unsurpassed acoustic performance with minimal visual intrusion. It was this revelation that led them to invent the category of architectural speakers. And the rest is history. Today, we are still independently owned and operated, and headquartered in San Clemente, California, where it all began. We’ve worked hard to build an unmatched reputation when it comes to speakers, but we’ve also created a range of innovative, aesthetically-conscious home and business technology solutions that go far beyond sound. There are three simple principles that inform everything we do and make. These ideas represent the beliefs that inspired our beginning and still hold true to this day: Create products that are designed to disappear. We believe technology should disappear into architecture. This simple philosophy continues to inspire everything we do. Our hidden audio solutions deliver an even, balanced sound experience that is nothing short of magical, blending into and style, installation, or budget. Cultivate authentic partnerships. Every day at our home base in San Clemente, CA, you will find passionate, immensely knowledgeable people forging some of the strongest relationships in our industry. From our customer-centric culture to our not-to-be-missed Studio Seminars, we aim to define what authentic partnership looks like. Connecting our strategy and products to your company, we help unlock the most value possible for your business. Our team is your team. Build upon our strong heritage of innovation. The history of our independently-owned company is rooted in a deep knowledge of our customers and construction. From high-performance, award-winning audio solutions to our unique TRUFIG mounting technology to innovative IPORT products that hold, charge and protect tablets, customers rely on our culture of creativity to continue to push the boundaries of technology and design. We invite you to connect with our team, learn more about all of our products, or even plan a visit to see it all for yourself. Discover what we mean when we say SONANCE: Beyond Sound.

I started in the AV industry with Sales, focusing on Education clients since I hold a pedagogical background and strong enthusiasm for EdTech. Throughout my tenure I grew my clientele to government and small corporations offering expansive solutions. I loved all aspects of my position from creating customized solutions, supporting our partner manufacturers, managing accounts, to being onsite and in the trenches with our PMs, Installers, Engineers, and Programmers. Never know if you'd find me in a hard hat or high heels. Life granted me the opportunity to return to my alma mater high school and teach Business Education for a few years. Recently, I have returned to the AV world and very excited to be back!

Garth Lobban is a 35-year veteran of the AV industry who got his start in rental/ staging and live sound while attending college. After a tenure in rental and equipment sales, he moved to the manufacturing side passing through the ranks of high-profile audio and video companies in roles from market development, channel marketing, to product marketing. As Director of Marketing, Garth currently oversees the global Marketing and Training teams at Atlona where he has been for over eight years. He’s raised two children with his wife of 33 years and after hours you might find him on his bicycle or at his work bench.