Associated Network Systems Representatives (ANSR)
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Sales at ANSR
- Past
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- Sales at Paul Fitzpatrick Co.
- Sales at Select Resources / AVAD Northern California
- Sales at Engineered Environments
- General Manager at Honker's Sound Company
- Sales at JBL
- Sales at Pacific Stereo
- Education
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- College for Recording Arts
- Menlo College
- Acalanes
- Stevenson School
- Connections
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- Industry
- Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Websites
Rich Jackson’s Summary
I'm a "gadget guy" who has watched and experienced the consumer electronics industry evolve from shellac-based 78's to the indescribable. I have developed a good understanding of high-end residential control systems including the associated audio-video portions. I have also developed good relationships with the key implementers of these systems, as well as those who manufacture and distribute these types of products and systems.
Rich Jackson’s Specialties:
Analog and Digital Audio, Residential Control Systems, Systems Integration, Lighting Control.
Rich Jackson’s Experience
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Sales
ANSR
(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
August 2003 — Present (6 years)
We represent manufacturers of residential audio/video and integration/control products and sell to Electronic Systems Contractors and distributors in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawaii.
I helped start this division of Associated Lighting Reps. I provided the vision, path, and experience and was provided the opportunity and resources to build our line card. -
Sales
Paul Fitzpatrick Co.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
June 1994 — August 2003 (9 years 3 months)
I was a salesman for this top Manufacturer's Rep.
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Sales
Select Resources / AVAD Northern California
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
June 1994 — January 2000 (5 years 8 months)
I was an early salesperson for this distributor. I sold for both the Paul Fitzpatrick Co. and Select Resources until Select Resources created their own dedicated sales staff in 2000.
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Sales
Engineered Environments
(Privately Held; Construction industry)
March 1993 — June 1994 (1 year 4 months)
I sold and designed residential control systems for high-end homes. These systems included the integration of Lighting Control, Security, HVAC, Home Theaters, and distributed Audio and Video.
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General Manager
Honker's Sound Company
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
November 1978 — November 1989 (11 years 1 month)
I was responsible for most all operational and sales aspects of this Berkeley, CA specialty Audio-Video retailer. I was mentored by Hank Hong, one of the early experts in high-end Audio, Video, Home Theater, and Custom Residential Installations.
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Sales
JBL
(Consumer Electronics industry)
1976 — 1978 (2 years)
Member of the Northern California Audio Team (NCAT) selling and supporting JBL, HK, and Tannoy.
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Sales
Pacific Stereo
(Consumer Electronics industry)
1970 — 1972 (2 years)
This is where I started my career in consumer electronics as a part-time salesman while attending school.
Rich Jackson’s Education
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College for Recording Arts
Audio Engineering 1972 — 1974
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Menlo College
Business Administration 1967 — 1968
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Acalanes
1962 — 1966
I attended Acalanes my freshman and senior years and have included this information in my profile to broaden my visibility in "getting back in touch".
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Stevenson School
1963 — 1965
I attended RLS my sophomore and junior years and have included this information in my profile to broaden my visibility in "getting back in touch".
Additional Information
Rich Jackson’s Websites:
Rich Jackson’s Interests:
Web Technology, Website design and implementation, Communication, Computers, Audio and Video, Hawaii, Carmel, and Tahoe. Anything with a GUI or knob.
Rich Jackson’s Groups:
Audio Engineering Society (AES), CEDIA, NSCA, CEA, IPro, Society of California Pioneers
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CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) -
Mac Users -
Alumni of Robert Louis Stevenson School in Pebble Beach -
Integration Pros -
Consumer Electronics Association -
Audio Engineering Society -
Consumer Electronics Professionals 25 Plus -
Multi-Room Audio/Video Council of CEA -
Menlo College Alumni Association -
Pacific Stereo Alumni -
Acalanes High School Alumni -
National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) -
HI Negative - Alumni of Harman International Companies -
HTPC, Home Server and Home Automation Professional Group
Rich Jackson’s Honors:
Rally Committee in 7th grade.
I believe I may have received the lowest semester GPA (just short of a whole number) in the history of Menlo College. It was not easy.
Rich Jackson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- getting back in touch
