About KTS: Klein Tech Systems Company and Personnel

Introduction

Since its founding in 1986 Klein Tech Systems has been striving to set new standards of technical superiority and quality in the high end audio video industry. New perspectives on traditional “ways of thinking” regarding engineering theories and customer satisfaction has been the result. Complete 100% customer satisfaction is our goal by providing audio video solutions, clear objectives, installation, sales, service, support, and training for all individuals, companies, serious audiophiles, and home theatre enthusiasts. We emphasize after-sale-support.

  • KTS is Licensed with the State of Florida as a Registered Electrical Contractor License Number ER13013983.
  • KTS is also a Certified Contractor for Sound and Communication Systems with the County of Palm Beach.
  • KTS is Licensed with Palm Beach County for Installation and Sales of Audio Video Equipment and Systems.
  • KTS is an A+ Member in Good Standing with the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida.
  • KTS is A Member in Good Standing with the Gold Coast Builder's Association.
  • We are insured with over 5 million dollars of Liability Insurance through Brightway Insurance in Boca Raton Florida.

Mission Statement

It is the policy and objective of Klein Tech Systemse audio video to provide products, engineering, and scientific applied knowledge for our customers while supplying the proper unbiased engineering support for the products we sell, install, and service. KTS has made an "old fashioned" dedicated commitment to service and assisting our customers with the knowledge to design and construct the best audio video system. This includes not only the electronics, but also acoustics, lighting, and furniture, which encompass the complete audio visual environment. Since our entire focus is "Picture", "Sound", "Lighting", and "Control" we offer the best possible products, support, and applied knowledge for this science. Our service, products, web site, and literature will assist in accomplishing our mission. If you are ever not fully satisfied with anything, please contact us and we will do everything in our power to satisfy your concerns.

Personnel

Nichole Rouse, Sales and Marketing Manager

Nichole Rouse

Education & Training:

  • Palm Beach CC, Business/Marketing Major, currently enrolled, Lake Worth, FL
  • Training includes OJT Klein Tech Systems Business Procedures - Methods, and Audio Video Classes.
  • External Classes in Marketing Strategies, GCBA.
  • Hobbies include reading, family, computer technology, communications.

Engineering/Technical

Joseph P. Klein, Engineering Consultant for Design & Development

Joseph Klein

Industry Experience:

  • 15 years with Office Depot's Corporate Division, Computer Information Technology Programming.
  • 7 years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as Instrumentation Senior Controls Engineer.
  • Designed, procured, and implemented on-line acoustic calibration system.
  • Directed program of jet and rocket engine acoustic frequency response methods and data validity.
  • Transducer Automatic Calibration System Development.
  • Patents Pending on numerous acoustical systems.

Education:

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering/ Mathematics, University of Florida, GO GATORS!

Diego F. Salazar, Senior Engineer

Diego Salazar

Industry Experience:

  • 12 years with Kulite Semiconductor as Senior Production Engineer for Low Pressure, Military Spec. Transducer Systems and Strain Gage Transducer Systems.
  • 11 years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as Instrumentation/Data Recording Test Engineer, WPB FL.

Education:

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.S. Information Systems, University of Miami, GOCANES!

Michael C. Derby, Mechanical Engineer, Acoustics Developement Project Lead

Michael Derby

Industry Experience:

  • 12 years as Chief Mechanical Engineer for various material science firms in Florida.
  • 8 years as direct consultant to KTS for numerous engineering applications.

Education:

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineer/Mathematics, University of Central FLorida.

Philmore Collins, Lead Audio Video Technician, AV Designer, Programmer

Philmore Collins

Industry Experience:

  • 2 years as Team Member Lead Technician for Computer Generated Sign Source.
  • 5 years concentrated with Klein Tech Systems Audio Video Engineering & Design as Lead Technician with concentration in Automation, Device Programming, and Home Theatre Audio/Video Design. As Lead Technician, Phil is responsible for providing direction, guidance and training for new and existing AV technicians as well as First & Direct Interfacing with Customers.

Education:

  • Academic Diploma, St. Elizabeth Technical School, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies.
  • Continuing Education Classes, Palm Beach County School District.
  • CEDIA University, Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, AV Installer Certification-Pursuing, Indianapolis, IN.
  • NSCA University, National Systems Contractors Association, Certified Electronic Systems Technician-Pursuing, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
  • Klein Tech Systems, In-house Classes (Physics, Electronics, Engineering Ethics, Chemistry, Electronics Technician Level 3 Examination)
  • Electrical Engineering Undergraduate-Pursuing, Palm Beach Community College/FAU.
  • Lutron Lighting Control Courses Completed, Home Automation Inc., Courses Completed.
  • Universal Remote Control Automation Programmer Level 5 (Master)

Dwane Robinson, Audio Video Project Manager

Dwane Robinson

Industry Experience:

  • 5 Years as Manager for Brandsmart Electronics Home Systems.
  • 3 Years as Project Manager Klein Tech Systems Audio Video Technology
  • Klein Tech Systems In-house Classes (Physics, Electronics, Engineering Ethics, Chemistry, Electronics Technician Level 3 Examination)
  • Universal Remote Control Programmer Level 3

Education:

  • Palm Beach Community College, Undergraduate studies Electrical Engineering, Pursuing.

Jason Crow, Senior E-Commerce Web Designer/Developer

Jason Crow

Industry Experience:

  • 11 years experience developing and testing web-based applications.

Education:

  • B.S. Management, Florida Atlantic University, THE BURROWING OWLS! (Hey! they won a Football Bowl Game 2007!)

Stephen J. Klein, CEO and Company Founder

Industry Experience:

  • 27 years of audio video experience, electronics, acoustics, physics, sound reinforcement, car audio, and pro-audio systems.
  • Patent pending on loudspeaker enclosure design using silicon dioxide technology.
  • 5 years with Office Depot's Computer Information Technology Division.
  • 7 years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as Senior Instrumentation Test Engineer and Emissions Engineer.
  • Several years with Lanier World Wide, Voice Processing Division, Digital Voice Systems.
  • 2 years with Kulite Semiconductor as a Senior Production Engineer for Low Pressure Transducer Systems.

Education:

  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (GO UCF Fighting Knights!)
  • A.S. Junior Engineering, Applied Science, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
  • A.S. Applied Electronics Technology, DeVry Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
  • Continuing Education: Masters Degree Program in MIS, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hackensack, NJ, In-progr.
  • Registered Electrical Contractor, State of Florida, License Number ER13013983
  • Certfied Contractor, Palm Beach County, Communications and Sound Systems, Certificate Number U-20936
  • Member in Good Standing, Gold Coast Builder's Association

KTS is located in tropical, sunny Delray Beach, a suburb of West Palm Beach Florida.