GIG HARBOR, WA, USA – MARCH 3, 2014 – Custom Solutions International (CSI), an international, independent manufacturer’s sales rep firm that caters to electronics manufacturers offering products in custom installation, home cinema, professional audio, and hospitality markets worldwide, is excited to announce the addition of Bernie Sharpe to the CSI team, effective immediately.

A 36-year veteran of the audio video industry with extensive expertise selling custom install AV products, Bernie Sharpe is a national sales and product management specialist with deep knowledge of a broad range of AV products as well as the channels and applications they are best suited for. Previously working for Sonance, Architectural Audio, AudioWorks, and Amber Technology, Bernie’s experience will be highly valuable to CSI, their partners and customers.

Instrumental in developing the custom installation market in Australia, Sharpe has been affiliated with CSI for the past 16 years. In this new role, he will primarily focus his energies on the Oceania markets for CSI brands, however in the future his responsibilities will likely expand to include the South East Asian market.

“We fully expect Bernie to continue to grow the Australian market, seek new markets for our products, and represent the CSI brands effectively and profitably,” said Roger Campbell, President of Custom Solutions International (CSI). “He will be an amazing resource for our dealers, our distributors, and our manufacturers alike. We’re lucky to have him onboard and know our customers will be thrilled with the service he provides.”

A 2011 winner of the Dana Innovations Sales Excellence Award recognizing the success of his 18-years selling Sonance products, Sharpe is bringing his signature enthusiasm and dedication to his new post and is looking forward to working with CSI customers, partners and team.

“This is the right position for me. I have always said business is all about people and the relationships that you develop. With that said, I couldn’t be working with a better team,” Sharpe said. “These are exciting times. I am eager to tackle the position, the challenges, and opportunities that lay ahead.”

About Custom Solutions International (CSI)

CSI represents “best-in-class” manufacturers offering products in the growing Custom Installation, Home Cinema, Professional Audio and Hospitality industries throughout the world. Founded in 2000, CSI supports its manufacturing partners with service, sales and marketing guidance, export assistance and order facilitation. CSI’s brands include Sonance, iPort, Triad Speakers, TRUFIG, BitWise Controls, Cleerline/Planet Waves, Richard Gray’s Power Company, and SurgeX. www.customsolutionsintl.com