On the Move

SANTA ROSA, CA — Germany-based Sommer Cable named Martin Ucik CEO of its newly established U.S. subsidiary based in Santa Rosa, CA. Ucik, a 35-year industry veteran, has been working with West Hollywood, CA-based plus24 since 2002. As CEO of Sommer Cable’s U.S. operation, he and his team will handle all Sommer cable sales, marketing, order processing, and support for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Ucik will also retain a consulting role with plus24.

CYPRESS, CA – FOR-A America has hired 30+ year industry veteran Gerry Nazimek as its new Northeast Account Manager. Nazimek is based out of the company’s Fort Lee, N.J. office.

BLAUVELT, NY — ARRI Inc. named Randy Read specifications sales manager for lighting. He reports to John Gresch, VP, Lighting Products.

KERKRADE, The Netherlands — High End Systems’ Master Distributor in Europe, AED Distribution, named Elation Europe, based here, exclusive distributor in Europe for HES’ Hedgehog 4E model lighting console. The distribution agreement builds on Elation’s current agreement with High End Systems that lets Elation distribute the HES HedgeHog 4 in North and South America, India and Southeast Asia.

MADISON, WI – Full Compass Systems, a national leader in professional audio, video, lighting, A/V and musical instrument sales, is proud to announce that Cristin Livezey has expanded her role to Vice President of Finance and Procurement.

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Mega Systems, Inc, the family-owned manufacturer of Mega-Lite and the U.S. distributor of PR Lighting, Dicolor and RGBLink, promoted Richard Anders to National Sales Manager. He joined Mega Systems, Inc. in Dec. 2010 as the Regional Sales Manager.

EMERYVILLE, CA – Advanced Systems Group (ASG) named Jody Boatwright vice president for managed services.

DUBAI, UAE – Clay Paky opened a technical service center in Dubai to support customers in the Middle East. Pictured here, from left, are Clay Paky’s Pio Nahum, Gordon Carr and Alberico D’Amato.