Allen & Heath USA is proud to announce the hiring of industry veteran Christopher Melendy as regional sales manager for the Central territory. Melendy joins Allen & Heath with over two decades of experience in pro audio and system integration.
After obtaining a degree in recording technology, Melendy started his professional career as an audio engineer – working in recording and mastering studios, as well as regional and live festival events. Melendy also has extensive experience in integration as a system designer and consultant. He later transitioned into the manufacturing sector as a product manager and OEM sales manager for several notable A/V brands. More recently, Melendy sold the A/V electronics manufacturing company he co-founded in 2016.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team at A&H,” noted Melendy. “I love the brand and the people associated with it. I look forward to continuing the tradition of quality and integrity Allen & Heath is known for and supporting the brand partnerships with reps and customers.”
“I am pleased to welcome Christopher to the team” said Allen & Heath USA National Sales Manager Pat McConnell. “His audio background, mad design skills, industry experience, and his can-do attitude helped him to land the gig through our extensive interview process. He will be a great fit culturally, which is essential. Our culture as a team is a significant contributor to our success and we are happy to have him as our new Central Sales Manager.”
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