Our People

Bob has been with C. L. Pugh since 1988. He services accounts in Northeastern Ohio, Western PA, and West Virginia. Proior to joing
C. L. Pugh Bob worked for a prominent integrator in the Cleveland area. Bob and George purchased C. L. Pugh in 1999 from the previous owner. They then attended three years of advance education to earn their CPMR (Certified Professioanl Marnufacturer Rep) degree from Indiana University. Since Bob and George have taken over the company Bob's travels have become limited so he can concentrate on running the business up north and help steer the direction of the company. However, if you have a favorite fishing spot, Bob will make every effort to meet with you to discuss business issues, as well as the use of artifical vs. live bait.

George is a 27-year veteran with C. L. Pugh. He co-owns the company with Bob Tevs. George operates out of his home office in Columbus and is an integral part of growing our business with you. He covers accounts in Central, Southern and Northwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Michigan. He is an avid golfer and enjoys gardening. If you need to get a hold of him in the fall, he is most likely at an Ohio State football game or one of the many tailgate parties associated with game day.

Michael joined C. L. Pugh in 1998 coming from a retail and pro sound background. Michael covers the music chain accounts and independent retail accounts in our territory. Michael's love for music is a tremendous asset to our music retail customers. With his lighting background he can help set up an impressive lighting display. If you're into brewing your own beer, Michael can give you his formula for some tasty brew.

Jerry has been with C. L. Pugh since November of 2000.
He works out of the Cleveland office and covers Northeast
Ohio and Western PA. He has been in the A/V / Pro Audio / MI industry for over 30 years and has worked for established
music retailers and contractors in the area. Jerry's primary account responsibilities are to the A/V integration and system markets in the territory. Jerry claims to have a old world recipe for homemade sausage, but we're still waiting to try it.

Roger joined C. L. Pugh in August 2006 to cover the Michigan territory. Roger has been a sound man since 1975 when he started running sound on a all Altec Lansing System at his high school (it sounded GREAT!). He spent 8 years traveling the country running sound for a couple of "80's Hair Bands" Roger has work in Pro Audio Manufacturing for 8 years and he owned and operated a recording studio during the 80's for 4 years. Roger started working as a rep in 1994 and has developed relatioships with a number of customers in Michigan. Roger still enjoys running sound when he gets asked (or paid). And if you ask him what his favorite band is he'll tell you Igor Stravinsky.

Jason joined Pugh in March 2000. He is your point source for technical/design assistance. If he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll find out who does. Jason co-ordinates our larger in-house trainings and demos, called Pugh School. There is also a rumor of a secret project to be released mid-year. Please stand by…
This year he will be attempting to spend much more time “on the road, home-schooling”. So watch out! Contact him to schedule your classes now; or to find out just when you need to lock your doors.
Jason enjoys video games with his family, and making fun of “reality” TV shows. Warcraft anyone?

Toni has been with Pugh for over 20 years and knows almost all of our customers; and their kids, and even some grandkids. She is the penultimate source of information. While completing all the companies’ data entry, she also manages to efficiently assist our customers and share her experience with everyone.Toni enjoys her growing family of five grandchildren and her ever-expanding hobby, watercolor. Don’t let her humble side fool you, this girl can paint.

Dave has been in the communication business for over 40 years; half of that with Phil Reddish-Ohio Audio Supply. Dave's position within Pugh is sales/technical support, assisting with product applications and recommendations. Additionally, he is the RF frequency coordinator at the Cleveland Browns stadium. So, if you have wireless questions, Dave is your guy. He also tends to our marketing materials and our sample and demo inventory; so please feel free to contact him if there is something you would like to see. He is a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and has been active in the recording and broadcasting of NFL, NBA, MLB, for decades. In his free time, Dave is a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and is a history buff and devout philatelic. That’s stamp collecting, just so you know.