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 Pacific Stereo
- Education
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- College for Recording Arts
- Menlo College
- Acalanes
- Stevenson School
- Connections
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- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
- 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
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)
August 2003 — Present (5 years 3 months)
I represent manufacturers selling audio/video and residential integration/control products 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; 11-50 employees; Construction industry)
March 1993 — June 1994 (1 year 4 months)
I sold and designed residential control systems for high-end homes. These systems included 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
Pacific Stereo
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; 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
This San Francisco based program was located in a recording studio, Golden State Recorders. This was at the tail end of the "San Francisco Sound" era and it allowed me to go on and establish Quail Court Recorders in Walnut Creek, California. I was in the initial class and ended up doing very well. It provided an exceptional foundation for my evolving career in audio and control technologies.
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Menlo College
Business Administration 1967 — 1968
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Acalanes
I've added my attendance at Acalanes to broaden my visibility in the "getting back in touch" aspect of Linkedin.
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Stevenson School
I've added my attendance at RLS to broaden my visibility in the "getting back in touch" aspect of Linkedin.
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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Consumer Electronics Professionals 25 Plus -
Multi-Room Audio/Video Council
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
