Jim Hougo - President
While an executive with a large manufacturer Jim’s entrepenurial spirit took charge and in 1995 Jim led a team of investors that purchased Vocom (now Crescend). Before the ink dried, Jim began the evolution which has allowed us to become the largest independent manufacturer of land mobile amplifiers. Jim accomplished this by creating a vision of what we could become, recruiting the best talent, providing direction and empowering the individual and team while ensuring we kept our focus on our customer’s delight.
Mark Obermann – Vice President of Engineering
Mark has been involved in the engineering and development of RF amplifiers for over 20 years. Starting with Motorola in 1987, he was a key participant in the research and development of linear feedforward amplifiers for the cellular market, gaining several patents in the process. In 1998, Mark joined Crescend looking to develop the best possible amplifier products for the Land Mobile and Paging markets. He leads our engineering team which has over 100 years combined amplifier design experience.
Jim Baker – VP Sales & Marketing
Jim has been in the land mobile industry since 1978 when he joined Motorola as a Sales Representative. During his career Jim held numerous sales management positions and from 1991 until his retirement in 2005 Jim was a Vice President of indirect sales leading the team that managed the Motorola Two-way dealer network for the Commercial & Government Sector. Jim joined Crescend in 2006.
Patricia Sullivan – Inside Sales & Quality Manager
Patricia has over 13 years experience with amplifiers and has been with Crescend since 1994. She has continuously been an integral part of the Crescend Team, fulfilling many different roles as our company has grown and prospered over the years. She currently is filling the crucial roles of Inside Sales and Quality Manager.
Shannon Sullivan – Inside Sales & Customer Relationship Manager
Shannon joined the Crescend Team in 2001 and has become an indispensable asset to our organization. During her tenure Shannon has had many diverse roles within the company, broadening her expertise and knowledge of our customer’s needs, and our industry. She is currently in the critical dual roles of Inside Sales and Customer Relationship Management.
Duda Markovic – Purchasing Manager
After 25 years as the buyer for a Chicagoland manufacturer we had the great fortune to have Duda join us in 2001 as our Purchasing Manager. Her expertise in “win-win” negotiations has allowed us to keep our costs low while ensuring we provide products made with the highest quality components available.
Robin Rose – Office Manager
We were fortunate enough to have Robin join Crescend in early 2007 as our Office Manager and head of HR, she brings with her over 20 years experience. Her expertise includes operations management, Human Resources in addition to her extensive accounting and finance experience. Robin is the person who keeps our front office running so efficiently and effectively.
Jaclyn Intravaia – Front Office Administrator
Jaclyn, our Front Office Administrator, is the newest member of the Crescend Team having joined us at the start of 2007. She has excellent customer care and administrative experience which, combined with her enthusiasm, has allowed her to blend perfectly with our team. Whenever you call us it is most likely Jaclyn’s smiling voice that will answer.
Hanna Grzelak – Manufacturing Manager
Hanna has been with Crescend for over 13 years starting as an assembler in our manufacturing operation. During her career she has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility and in 2002 she became our Manufacturing Manager. Hanna’s leadership of our manufacturing team ensures we produce the highest quality & durability amplifiers for our customers.
