The Catalyst AV network of nine independent consumer electronics distributors has welcomed its newest board member, Blair Lucas of LM Electronics Distribution in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Lucas joins the existing board members of Catalyst AV who serve the residential and professional AV channels; The Catalyst AV Board of Directors consists of Rich Radimer (Custom Partners); Sami Al-Saadi (Just In Time Distribution) and Executive Director Helge Fischer.
“I am honored to join the Catalyst AV board. I know LM Electronics has benefited greatly from joining Catalyst AV and I hope to continue building that momentum,” said Lucas. “LM Electronics serves Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. We also have our second regional TOLA EXPO coming up May 4-5 and are expecting over 400 dealer/integrators to see over 70 exhibitor brands. Being part of Catalyst AV brings strength to LM Electronics in so many ways, and we can pass those strengths on to our dealers.”
“I am excited that Blair is moving up to a board position,” said Helge Fischer, Catalyst AV Executive Director. “LM Electronics has been a great addition to the Catalyst AV Group and has strengthened our position greatly in the South Central region of America.”
Founded in 2012, Catalyst AV is a network of 9 independent consumer electronics distributors serving the residential and professional AV channels in the U.S via its 20-locations. Catalyst AV grants manufacturers a consistent and cohesive nationwide distribution model to more than 16,000 professional integration specialists. Catalyst AV benefits integrators by delivering all the products and support necessary to execute the demands of job specifications with confidence. The Catalyst AV Board of Directors consists of Rich Radimer (Custom Partners), Sami Al-Saadi (Just In Time Distribution), Blair Lucas (LM Electronics Distribution) and Executive Director Helge Fischer.
Catalyst AV is comprised of nine privately-owned distribution companies:
- AHA Distributing (www.ahadistributing.com) (Florida and Southeast)
- AM Distributors (www.amdistributors.com) (Wisconsin and parts of Illinois)
- Custom Partners (www.custompartners.com) (Metro-NY)
- CyberSmart (www.1cybersmart.com) (Arizona)
- Dorrance Supply Company (www.dorrancesupply.com) (Ohio/W. PA/W. VA/IN and KY)
- Just In Time Distribution, Inc (www.jitdistribution.com) (Michigan)
- LM Electronics Distribution (www.lmelectronics.com) (TX, OK, AK and LA)
- Mid-State Distributing (www.midstatedistributing.com) (MO, IA, NE, KS, MN, SD and ND)
- Profit Line Distributing (www.profitlineav.com) (CA, NV and Hawaii)
