Bose Professional Systems Continues Support of Industry Advancement

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 8, 2011 — The NSCA Education Foundation has elected Robert Grubb, North America Manager for Bose Professional Systems, to its Board of Directors. Grubb replaces Mitch Nollman, who previously represented Bose on the Foundation’s Board.

Grubb has been a part of the professional audio industry for more than 25 years. He started out in audio recording and production and over the years has gained a broad knowledge of many vertical markets in the pro-audio industry. Grubb now manages the field sales group in North America for Bose.

Since 1999, the NSCA Education Foundation has created educational opportunities to grow the commercial electronic systems industry. By providing financial assistance through scholarships, student memberships and the creation of an endowment for future scholarship opportunities, the Foundation assists in the development of an industry career path for students.

The Foundation has also become more involved with the efforts of the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA), which provides entry-level education and certification to help new professionals within the electronic systems industry to choose the correct career path.

“As technologies in the commercial electronic systems world continue to converge, I look forward to working with the NSCA Education Foundation, finding new ways to attract the next generation of talent in our industry,� Grubb said.

Other NSCA Education Foundation Board Members include:
• Andy Musci, Altel Sytems, Inc., Foundation president
• Maureen Pajerski, Rauland-Borg Corporation, Foundation secretary/treasurer,
• Scott Dhaenens, AMX
• Steve Emspak, Shen Milsom & Wilke
• Tom Frericks, Copp Systems Integrators
• Daniel Nix, Bosch Security Systems, Inc., Communications Systems Division
• Catherine Shanahan, Shanahan Sound & Electronics, Inc.
• Claire Ford, Honorary Ex-Officio, Ford Audio-Video
• Loyd Ivey, Honorary Ex-Officio, Mitek Corporation/Atlas Sound

The NSCA Education Foundation is funded by generous contributions from members of its President’s Club and industry members, as well as charity events throughout the year. For more information about the NSCA Education Foundation, visit www.nscafoundation.org or call 800.446.6722.

About the NSCA Education Foundation
The NSCA Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports educational initiatives focused on the future growth and stability of the commercial electronic systems industry. The goals of the Foundation include: making training
available and affordable for industry professionals and students, attracting new qualified individuals into the industry; and providing the industry with leadership and direction through educational programs. For more information, visit www.nscafoundation.org.