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Meet the TVP Team


Larry Gallner
President

Larry has been working with cutting edge audio and video technologies for 30 years. He started in sales at Tech Hi-Fi and quickly moved into store management. He then moved to Hi-Fi House stores. Seeing the growing importance of video to his customers, he helped start Pro Video Sales Company, a division of Hi-Fi House.

After the success of Pro Video Sales, Larry decided to partner with Dan Smedile Sr. who was running an a/v service and integration company. Together they formed Total Video Products in 1989. Larry is actively involved in all facets of the current business and is well known as someone who gets things done. In fact, people have remarked: "If it plugs in or runs on batteries call Larry." In his spare time, Larry enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He is an award-winning tennis player and enters Pro-Am tournaments whenever he can.

Robert Celenza
General Manager

Robert's business career started as an entry level person in one of the largest travel wholesale companies in the Tri-State area to Caribbean destinations and worked his way up through the ranks to become General Manager, Vice President then President. Successfully built his company through the 90's based on an increased level of customer service. Was acquired in 1999 and became an executive in one of the largest travel wholesale companies in the country.

In this position, Mr. Celenza has full day-to-day operational and directional responsibilities for Total Video Products. Robert enjoys spending time at the shore with his family. Three children keep him busy as a father, coach and playmate. Likes to take his kids fishing, kayaking, skiing and all the crazy things boys like to do. Personally likes to spend time golfing, fishing and relaxing on the beach.

Lenny Digangi
Sales Manager

Lenny comes to TVP with over 28 years of sales and management experience in the professional audio and musical equipment industry.

In 1976 he started working with local construction companies and was rapidly promoted to job foreman and then to construction manager. Starting in 1980 working for The Music Place Lenny began selling and designing sound and musical systems for local and regional band and entertainment groups. In 1989 he was named Co-Manager with responsibilities including buildings and grounds, Studio Manager in addition to starting a pro sound installation division. In 1998 he joined Russo Music Center to form Russo Pro Systems and remain there till joining TVP as Sales Manager. Lenny is responsible for the sales, marketing, manufactures reps, and sales training. Also he is a certified programmer for Crown IQ and BSS Soundweb.

In his spare time, Lenny enjoys fishing and boating with his family and friends and a big auto racing fan. He is a member of InfoComm, AES and NSCA.

Joe Blanch
Operations Manager

Joe joined TVP in October 2003 with over 22 years of experience in the A/V industry. He started as an outside salesman for Visual Sound, Inc. and quickly worked his way up to Sales & Marketing Manager. He then was promoted to Operations Manager.

Joe received a BS in Art and Design from Philadelphia University. He has continued his education through various A/V industry training courses including ICIA seminars, AMX System Design class and AMX Programming I. In his spare time, Joe enjoys gardening, biking and home improvement projects. He also expresses his musical talent through playing his acoustic guitar. Joe claims to be a Master Brewer combining various ingredients to yield a fine batch of Ale or Stout.

Leo Hughes, CPA
Controller

Leo brings 23 years of experience to TVP. He was a Sr. Accountant at Woodward & Dickenson (now ConAgra, Inc.) before becoming Controller for Helm Fertilizer Corporation. After 5 years with Helm, Leo worked as a consultant. He then became controller of Sbars Inc., a distributor of arts & crafts supplies. In January 2001, Leo joined Total Video Products.

Leo holds a BA in Accounting from LaSalle University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Institute of Managerial Accountants (IMA). Leo is very involved in the community: when he's not refereeing football games, you might find him helping out with the Boy Scouts or Little League.

Kevin Corson
Installation Manager

Kevin has been working with electronics since 1980. He started as a Mechanical Contractor, in charge of the installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrically controlled systems in the Tri-County area. He attended R.E.T.S Electronics Institute where he received an Associates Degree in Specialized Electronic Technology. He started at TVP in 1994 as a bench technician and quickly showed his ability to handle larger responsibilities, including installations. His detail-oriented nature naturally led him to project management and in 1998 he was promoted to Head of Installation.

Kevin holds many certifications including CTS and C.E.T. He has also received certifications from AMX (System Design and Installation, Beginners Programming) and Crestron (SIMPL Programming, System Design, Beginners Programming). He is a member of ICIA and NSCA.

Russell C. Lynch
Quality Assurance Manager

Russell joined TVP in June, 2005 after 5 years with ProCom Systems. During 18 years with Mobil Research & Development, Russell was a computer operator, shipper, union officer, and negotiator, before becoming Audio Visual Coordinator in 1994, responsible for the purchase, maintenance, and training of management and staff in the effective use of AV technology. He was also a member of the Quality Team that achieved ISO9000 certification for Mobil R&D.

Russell became an associate member of the ICIA in 1995, achieved CTS certification in 1998, and completed the advanced certification of CTS-D in 2000. He was elected a member of the ICIA Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC) in 1998 where he is active as a Certification Sub-Committee member and an evaluator for Infocomm training. As a Synergetic Audio Concepts (SynAudCon) member and Media Matrix specialist, he used his skills to complete several projects in the casino industry and also achieve customer goals and expectations. As Quality Assurance Manager, he specializes in final setup, acceptance, training and documentation, of large design-build and consultant specified installations. His customer perspective provides TVP with a unique ability to attain client satisfaction and comfort with their new technology.

Rusty is a local bay and ocean fisherman, and a musician who occasionally does studio work on bass and pedal steel guitar.

Eric Westfield, CTS
System Design Engineer Manager

Eric is a systems design engineer for our audio visual division and leads our CAD team. Eric plays a critical role in the engineering process and has done so for many of Total Video Products largest and most high profile projects. With over 20 years of industry experience, Eric's knowledge of audio, video and design includes a wide range from small to large audio/visual systems, teleconference systems and live events. He has implemented and managed the engineering of audio/visual and design/build systems. Eric attended school at Widener University, Pennco Technical Institute and Camden County College. He has earned the designation of Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) by the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA) as well as a master in computer technologies from Brainbench, Inc.

Eric spends his spare time with his children as well as tinkering with auto-mechanics, computers, musical instruments and officiating at football fields.

George Hahn
Systems Design Engineer

George began working in the Audio/Visual industry in 1968 as a Television
Studio Technician at RCA. The following 30 years he was involved with
systems installation and engineering with 2 leading progressive Audio/Visual
integrators.

Just prior to joining TVP, George was on staff at a large Audio/Visual
consulting firm designing custom Audio/Visual systems for New Jersey
Education, Digital Television Studio Systems, large venue presentation
systems and corporate boardroom facilities.

While George is away from work, he is involved in his local community as a
member of the Zoning/Planning Board, Sewer Authority and is a Volunteer
Firefighter.

Mark Brasch
Project Manager

Mark brings twenty years of professional A/V experience to the TVP team. The last seventeen years he specialized in custom system design and integration and is considered in the indusrty, one of the leading authorities of videowall and large screen displays. Mark has a strong background in digital signage and system control.

He attended Devry Technical Institute and holds numerous certifications from various manufactures. He is both an AMX and Crestron programmer.

He is an avid golfer and spends his off hours either out on the links or serving as President and Lieutenant of his volunteer fire company.