Jon Jordan, president of SAS, has hand-picked a "Dream Team" of personnel with experience from all areas of 12-volt electronics. "This new group will take SAS into the 21st century with products, marketing, and programs that will solidify SAS’s position as in innovative industry leader" states Jordan.

Erick Lewko has been named vice president of Sales. Most recently, Lewko was a territory sales representative for New Age Marketing, however, he serviced as the National Sales manager for SAS from 1997 to 1999 and was the SAS Western Regional Sales manager form 1996 to 1997. Lewko has been involved in the car audio industry since 1988 and has experience as a retail salesperson, installer, sales manager, sales rep, car audio competitor and regional sales manger on a manufacturer level.

Pete Tully is the Marketing director for SAS. Tully has been with SAS since 1993 and will now be handling all marketing issues, including advertising. Tully is also the "Team Bazooka" coordinator.

Derek Tircuit and Craig Romero have been named Regional Sales/Product specialist. Tircuit recently served as Technical Support for SAS and has a vast background in both car and home audio installation and retail sales management. Romero is new to SAS and comes form Audio Video Innovators of Lafayette, LA, where he served as a car audio installer and sales manager. The Regional Sales/Product specialist position was created by Jon and Erick in an effort to offer more "hands on" support for SAS’s retailers, representatives and consumers with personnel that have a true sales and installation background of today’s 12-volt environment.

Behind the scenes at SAS’s headquarters is Julie Taylor. Taylor is the Inside Sales Coordinator serving as a liaison between the SAS rep firms and the SAS factory sales force. Julie is a 12-year veteran of SAS and has most recently served as Credit Manager.

Finishing off the team is Bryan Pickens. Pickens will serve as the Technical Support and Product Evaluation person. He will handle technical issues via phone or Internet as well as oversee product performance, quality, and R & D. Pickens has been with SAS since 1993 and has been involved in all areas of manufacturing of SAS products. Bryan’s telephone skills have earned him the nickname "Smooth Operator".

This new group is in place and putting together as aggressive mix of products, promotions, and marketing to be debuted at 2001 CES.

Link for more info: www.bazooka.com