Rich Frembes has been promoted to the position of Director of Loudspeaker Engineering at Fulcrum Acoustic, taking on greater responsibility for the development and coordination of daily engineering activities at the company.
An integral part of the Fulcrum Acoustic team for more than 14 years, Frembes joined the company as employee number two, and joining co-founder David Gunness, Senior VP of Engineering. Throughout his tenure, Frembes has played a significant role in the evolution of Fulcrum Acoustic loudspeaker designs and voicing, contributing his expertise and passion to an abundance of successful projects.
Fulcrum Acoustic has recently made significant investments in its engineering facilities and capabilities. The past year has seen the construction of a new R&D space, measurement lab, and the addition of two talented acoustical engineers, Zuo ‘Rambo’ Zhao and John Geraghty. To strengthen the support structure needed for success, it was necessary to formalize the leadership team.
‘Rich has been with us from the beginning and has played a pivotal role in creating and enforcing our high standards for design and product quality,’ says Fulcrum Acoustic President, Stephen Siegel. ‘As we considered expanding our management capabilities, it was only fitting for him to step into this role.’
‘Rich has been indispensable when it comes to product development, project coordination, and the establishment of quality standards,’ Gunness adds. ‘I have no doubt that he will carry out this unwavering commitment to excellence with our new projects and team members.’
In response to his promotion, Frembes said ‘As our department expands and new projects unfold, there is an increasing need for daily coordination, project management, and staff development. It feels like a natural progression for me to assume these responsibilities.’
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