J. Michael Brinkman, Panasonic Broadcast and Television Systems VP of strategic business development, died March 16 in Santa Clarita, Calif. A 16-year Panasonic employee, Brinkman directed the company's Technology Partnering Program where he worked with over 30 manufacturers to incorporate Panasonic's digital compres

Microwave Radio Communications (MRC), a Vislink company, has appointed David Emma as the new vice president of sales. Emma will manage the global sales organization and systems engineering by developing the company's sales strategy and growing its role in broadcast, public safety, military and satellite communica

Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) , a Vislink Co., has hired David Ayotte as its new international sales manager. Ayotte's focus will be on developing and managing the company's public safety and military relationships in the Asian, Indian Sub-continent and Middle Eastern Markets, as well as the television broad

Test, measurement and monitoring equipment manufacturer Tektronix has added two new executives to its leadership, Paul Oldham will now serve as VP, treasurer and director of investor relations and Chuck McLaughlin will move into Oldham's former role as VP, finance and corporate controller. Oldham will now be resp

Thales Components--parent company of Thales Angenieux in the United States--has announced two promotions. Chris Beauparlant was appointed as the new director of electro-optics and solid state products and Kevin Tomczyk will now serve as the U.S. sales manager, video products. In his new role, Beauparlant will co

Pro-Bel has promoted Patrick Morel to the position of Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Karl Mehring to the role as Head of Solutions Group Worldwide. The promotions are the result of its growing business and buoyant sales, according to Pro-Bel.

JVC Professional Products has added and reassigned key personnel in an effort to expand its professional operations. Most recently, Robert Harris was added as VP of marketing. Harris will oversee all product development and marketing activities to ensure JVC maintains a foot in the DTV market. Harris has held executiv

The Lightship Group (Lightships) of Orlando, Fla. is using the Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) Link HD Wireless Diversity camera microwave system to assist in live coverage of sporting events from an aerial vantage point.