AVR one of the few audio/video companies in Arizona to have a CTS-D on-staff.

Nov. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- AVR is proud to announce that Jim Mauger, our Director of Engineering has received the highest certification in the AV industry; Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D).  Jim is one of less than 500 individuals worldwide with this designation and one of only five in Arizona.

With this certification, Jim has demonstrated a detailed understanding and ability to design and document robust audio visual systems for clients, based on a thorough analysis and planning to meet their needs.

“Jim’s CTS-D achievement demonstrates his years of dedication, knowledge and experience in the profession,” said AVR CEO Mark Temen, CTS. “The beneficiaries of this certification are our clients who can rest assured that our AV designs deliver the highest value using proven design techniques that are based upon the best practices in the industry.  While Jim’s achievement is significant, he also oversees a compliment of staff certified in many other specialties in our industry, that when taken as a whole, comprise a team with the highest AV design skills in Arizona.”

About AVR

Audio Video Resources (AVR), headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., for over 60 years, provides design, installation, services, sales and rentals of audio visual systems. AVR is staffed with highly qualified professionals to deliver the very best products, service and value to its clients and industry partners. Its specially designed facility contains conference, training and fabrication areas that enable them to provide a quality of service second to none.

AVR is recognized by InfoComm International as an Audio Visual Solutions Provider (AVSP). This status is only granted to those companies who commit to a rigorous certification process. Just as with any other profession, clients are looking for a way to measure those they hire—in the AV world, AVSP status provides the highest level of credibility, knowledge and recognition in the industry. AVR is proud to hold the highest level certification, as a DIAMOND level AVSP.

About InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist Certifications

InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work. InfoComm has offered its certification program for more than 30 years and every year certifies more qualified AV professionals than anyone else in the industry.

CTS-D certification requirements include a minimum two year’s audiovisual design experience, valid CTS certification, referrals and agreement to abide by the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct. Once accepted, the CTS-D candidate must pass a three hour exam that tests the candidate’s knowledge through theoretical and practical competencies.
InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), CTS–Design and CTS–Installation are the only AV credentials to achieve accreditation through the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ISO/IEC 17024 certification of personnel as administered in the United States by ANSI.

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AVR, provides design, installation, services, sales and rentals of audio visual systems. Their specially designed facility contains conference, training and fabrication areas that enable them to provide a quality of service second to none.