SPINITAR Announces Expansion of Systems Integration Design Teams and Offices to Meet Target Expansion Plans in Key Growth Areas

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. - Feb. 13, 2001- SPINITAR is a leading audio-visual systems integrator specializing in communication and presentation environments for business, government and education, announces the opening of a new San Diego area office and the addition of several experienced industry professionals to its systems design and support teams. The expansion is aimed at increasing SPINITAR's capabilities in key growth areas on the West Coast, particularly in Southern and Northern California.

With the opening of the San Diego area office , three new specialists have been added to the San Diego-based systems integration and installation team. Account manager Steve Hollingsworth joins SPINITAR with six years of experience in the A/V industry including systems design in complex communications environments for both private business and government installations. Systems sales engineer Ted Pallas has 15 years experience managing a wide range of large integration projects and holds strong relationships with leading equipment manufacturers. Systems engineer Steve Hughes is certified by several industry manufacturers and has been trained by the International Communications Industry Association and the National Systems Contractors Association. These individuals join Account Manager Suzanne Maese, Certified Audio Visual Sales Professional (CAVSP) by the International Communications Industry Association (ICIA), whose background includes experience as an Internal Communications Manager and Quality Coordinator for General Motors in Europe, giving her a strong appreciation for projects from the client's perspective.

In Northern California, Don Isbell has been brought on as senior account manager in Sacramento, the company's first individual dedicated to that area. Isbell is a 16-year veteran of the A/V industry, with a specialty in federal government projects. In addition, Lance Lam has joined the company's South San Francisco office as a systems engineer. Lam's experience includes work in the audio-visual department at the Rio Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. He will join the engineering team supporting clients throughout the Northern California region.

Along with these important staff additions to area offices, SPINITAR has also recently increased personnel in its technical services, installation, project management, engineering and sales teams at its Santa Fe Springs, Calif., headquarters as it continues to expand its A/V systems integration business.

"We are very excited about the enhancements we have made to our resources in the rapidly growing California market," said SPINITAR Vice President and General Manager Jay Rogina. "These capabilities will further strengthen our ability to address the needs of both current and new clients for designing and integrating state-of-the-art communication environments from inception through installation and customer support."