Spiceland, Ind.-based, Draper, Inc., has hired Sam Nord as pro AV regional sales manager for the western United States. Nord will be responsible for working with AV dealers and Draper’s rep firm, The Farm, in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Nord is a well-known pro AV veteran with over 25 years of experience with system integrators and as a manufacturer. He was most recently vice president of global sales for Listen Technologies. He and his family live in southern Orange County, Calif., where he will work remotely from there.
“We’re really pleased to have Sam join the Draper family,” says Kevin Barlow, director, pro AV sales. “His experience, knowledge, and skill set will ensure he hits the ground running and continues growing our Pro AV market share in the western U.S. I know Sam will be a great fit and an effective teammate.”
Nord replaces Ken Hartling, who will retire at the end of April.
“I’m looking forward to this tremendous opportunity,” says Nord. “Draper has a great reputation in the industry and I’m going to enjoy working with the sales team to support our rep, dealers and partners throughout the region. I could not be more pleased.”
