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BURBANK, Calif.—Riedel Communications has announced the hire of Ernesto de la Torre as its new regional sales manager for the western U.S.

De la Torre joins Riedel having spent the last 16 years at Bexel Global Broadcast Solutions, most recently as a business development manager, Engineered Services, in Los Angeles. During his time at Bexel, de la Torre also was a business development manager for the U.S. and Latin America, and a strategic account manager for Riedel’s rental services division.

“His [de la Torre’s] hands-on experience in the creation of new business opportunities, as well as the strengthening of existing relationships, will go a long way as we continue to ride the momentum for our solutions here in the U.S.,” said Rich Zabel, vice president of sales for Riedel Communications in North America, who de la Torre will report to.

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY—Riedel Communications has added two new members to its North America Technical Services department, Zack Funk and Justin McClellan, both of whom will serve as service and support engineers.

Zack Funk

Funk has worked with Riedel in the past, including a year as a logistics specialist, but more recently as a freelance systems technician to configure the Riedel MediorNet systems. He has also served as technical director at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colo.; lead audio engineer at Mars Hill Church in Seattle; system integration wireman at Beck Associates in Denver; and live sound technician at Azusa Pacific University.

Justin McClellan

McClellan joins Riedel after also having served as a freelancer in RF and communications work. His previous experience also included work as an RF technician and communications technician at Alford Media Services.

Funk is based in Burbank, Calif. McClellan is based in Nashville, Tenn. Both will report to Jeremy Lommori, head of technical sales and support for Riedel North America.

WUPPERTAL, GERMANY—Riedel Communications has named Joyce Bente the new president and CEO of Riedel North America. With nearly 30 years of experience, Bente will lead strategy and operations in an effort to expand Riedel’s North American presence.

Joyce Bente

Prior to joining Riedel, Bente served as the director of sales for Bexel. She also previously worked as the vice president of sales with Band Pro Film & Digital.

Riedel Communications is a manufacturer and distributor of real-time video, audio, data and communications networks. Riedel North America is located in Burbank, Calif.