Executive Management Team
Tony Garcia - President & CEO
A creative and successful entrepreneur, inventor and musician, Tony has launched several successful companies. With over 30 years of electronic product development, manufacturing and marketing experience, Tony has created audio/visual products and software applications for a variety of market sectors.
Chris Hern - Vice President Product Development
A musician and electrical engineer with over 23 years of pro audio and music electronics experience, Chris has been instrumental in the development and production of many innovative products for musicians. Prior to AppAudio, his work experience includes successful companies such as Alesis, Digital Music, Event Electronics and a total of 15 years with Voodoo Labs. He holds a BA in Electrical Engineering.
Rich Spindel - Industrial Design Director
Since 1985, Rich Spindel has delivered the inspiring industrial design vision for such audio and music luminaries as Dolby Labs, DTS, Gibson Audio Labs, Oberheim ECC, Alesis, Line 6, Marantz, Slate Pro Audio and many others. An integral part of the Decibel-11 product development team, Rich is charged with creating industrial design and mechanical engineering solutions that are rugged combined with cutting edge esthetics.
Laura Garcia - Director of Sales
With over 20 years of experience managing distribution sales channels, Laura is responsible for establishing and developing AppAudio’s dealer and distribution network domestically and internationally. In addition to establishing and managing new business operations and partnerships, Laura manages the AppAudio Artist endorsement program.
Terry Miller - Financial Controller
Terry brings more than 20 years of financial experience to AppAudio. In addition to strategic financial planning Terry oversees accounting and monitors internal controls.
Ralph Cissne - Marketing
A creative strategist with over 30 years of marketing experience, Ralph has developed and managed category-leading campaigns for many leading consumer brands.
Wendy Saade - Art Director
With over 20 years of graphic design credits, Wendy works with the AppAudio team to create advertising and marketing materials with a distinctive edge.