PPDS has named AV sales veteran and edutech expert Emily Pirtle as its new Regional Sales Manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, strengthening the company’s presence in key U.S. markets.

Pirtle brings more than 20 years of AV, education and sales experience to the role, including a unique perspective shaped by her early career as a classroom teacher and later in edutech sales. Most recently, she supported more than 45 school districts across Texas and Oklahoma with AV, network and security solutions.

In her new position, Pirtle will manage sales of Philips Professional Displays, including digital signage, interactive and ePaper displays, dvLED, and professional TVs, as well as complementary software such as the Philips Wave cloud management platform. She will also work with integrators, resellers and customers to identify new opportunities in retail, education, corporate and hospitality sectors.

“I feel all roads in my career have led me to this moment,” Pirtle said. PPDS appoints AV sales specialist Emily Pirtle to lead growth in Southern U.S.

PPDS has named AV sales veteran and edutech expert Emily Pirtle as its new Regional Sales Manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, strengthening the company’s presence in key U.S. markets.

Pirtle brings more than 20 years of AV, education and sales experience to the role, including a unique perspective shaped by her early career as a classroom teacher and later in edutech sales. Most recently, she supported more than 45 school districts across Texas and Oklahoma with AV, network and security solutions.

In her new position, Pirtle will manage sales of Philips Professional Displays, including digital signage, interactive and ePaper displays, dvLED, and professional TVs, as well as complementary software such as the Philips Wave cloud management platform. She will also work with integrators, resellers and customers to identify new opportunities in retail, education, corporate and hospitality sectors.

“I feel all roads in my career have led me to this moment,” Pirtle said. “What stood out to me was the opportunity to work with talented, collaborative people at a globally respected brand.”

Bruce Wyrwitzke, Director of Sales for North America at PPDS, said Pirtle’s mix of AV expertise and edutech experience made her the ideal candidate. “Texas alone provides incredible growth opportunities, and Emily’s background brings our partners and customers a wealth of knowledge,” he said.

The appointment underscores PPDS’ strategy to expand its footprint in the Southern U.S., a region with more than 3.5 million small businesses and significant demand for advanced AV solutions.

Bruce Wyrwitzke, Director of Sales for North America at PPDS, said: “Emily’s experience, enthusiasm, and proven commitment to best practice business made her the ideal candidate for this important and exciting role. Texas alone provides some incredible growth opportunities, with the state remaining one of the most resilient and high performing in the US, adding over 125,000 new businesses in 2024. The education market is also key for us, and Emily’s edutech expertise brings our partners and customers a real wealth of support and knowledge.”

The appointment underscores PPDS’ strategy to expand its footprint in the Southern U.S., a region with more than 3.5 million small businesses and significant demand for advanced AV solutions.