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Jim O'Leary
Senior Director
"The reason we chose MediaMerge is the company has grown in its experience with servicing IMAX theaters over the last five years, and they obviously know how to handle the servicing and maintenance issues...They have an experienced staff that we have confidence in, and not the least of the reasons is the fact that it's a money-saving venture for us to go with MediaMerge..."
Key Personnel
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Operations Ken McKibben Ken McKibben started his career as a musician in Birmingham, Alabama. After working as a recording studio engineer and systems installer for a number of years, he partnered with a live sound reinforcement company providing A/V and lighting systems for music festivals and other events across the Southeast. He has worked with acts including T. S. Monk, Sixpence None the Richer, Derek Webb (Caedmon's Call), P.O.D., Leo Koetke, David Wilcox, and Edwin McCain. In late 1999 he accepted a position at Sonics Associates, an Imax Company, as a technician servicing Imax theaters across North America. In 2000 Ken met Tim Ogletree and research was begun for what would become MediaMerge, Inc. Ken's work with the company includes sales, marketing, and administration, as well as other issues related to corporate logistics and planning. In his spare time, Ken currently plays with several musical groups and mixes sound at venues across the Birmingham Area. |
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Systems Engineering Tim Ogletree Tim's interest in audio began as a teen with his first guitar. Music gradually grew into an interest in audio that continued through his college years at Auburn University. Many experiences with live production came during those years playing in bands and providing reinforcement in partnership with a local music store. After receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering, Tim continued to actively pursue these interests on the side. In 1998, Tim accepted a position as a Designer with Sonics Associates, an Imax Company, where he was able to bring together his operational experience, engineering education, and passion for communication through media systems. Tim's work involved commercial designs which integrated high-quality, large-scale integrated audio, video, and automation systems such as the Science Museum of Minnesota Imax Theater. Tim and Ken McKibben founded MediaMerge in 2001 with the simple goal of bringing uncompromised quality, service, and value to commercial and worship facilities on every level. Tim's oversees all issues related to systems engineering and the continuous process of research and design into new technologies and methods to create advanced, high-quality installations that real people can use. His continuing education includes memberships in the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Acoustical Society of America (ASA), National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), and SynAudCon. Tim still enjoys being an active musician and working with production (when not chasing his four kids). |
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Technical Services Doug Jackson In the early 1980's Doug Jackson began his career working with audio and video at Western Michigan University. He further developed his skills as a technical supervisor at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, where he mixed shows and managed all of the technical aspects of the park's live theaters. In 1987 Doug began working as a projectionist at the Maryland Science Center Imax Theater in Baltimore. In 1989 Doug accepted a position at Sonics Associates, an Imax Company, as a Customer Support Representative servicing theaters worldwide. In 2002 he left his position as Regional Manager for the North America South Region and joined the MediaMerge team. Doug now heads the Technical Services group for MediaMerge and oversees project management, customer service, training and technical support for audio, video, theatrical lighting, broadcast and control systems. Doug has also completed the IMAX Certified Technician training and is certified to maintain IMAX equipment as well as being a certified AMX Installer. For the past ten years Doug has also served as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for a local fire department. |
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Technical Services Matt Griffin In the mid-1980's Matt Griffin began his career in the systems integration industry as Service Department Manager for Alscan, Inc. In the mid-1990s he honed his professional, as well as technical skills, as the owner of an industrial supplies business in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1997 Matt took on the role of Customer Support Representative for Sonics Associates,providing service and support to IMAX theaters across North America. He joined the MediaMerge team in 2004 to service MediaMerge's growing base of church and IMAX theater clients. As a service representative Matt is responsible for providing on-site and telephone support to all MediaMerge clients. His skills with maintenance and troubleshooting combined with his experience as a bench-tech distinguish him as a valuable asset to the Technical Services Group. Matt holds an associates degree in Applied Electronic Technology and has completed the IMAX Certified Technician training and is certified to maintain IMAX equipment. |
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Project Management Marty Galbreath Marty began his career in systems integration in 1979 as an audio system installer for Birmingham-based Electronic Engineers. In 1989 he left his position as Installation Supervisor and accepted a position at Sonics Associates as a Project Manager. While working at Sonics Marty was responsible for the design, coordination, and installation of large-format IMAX Theater systems throughout the world. His project credits include more than fifty IMAX facilities in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, Australia, Spain, Norway, France, South Africa, Switzerland, and Japan. Marty joined the MediaMerge Team in February 2004. Marty's responsibilities as Project Manager include management of all aspects related the quality, efficiency, scheduling, and installation of media systems. Marty is also a certified AMX Installer. |
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Accounting Leigh McKibben Leigh McKibben studied business administration at Auburn University in the late 1990's, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. In 1999, she began working for an international investment bank in London, England as an intern on a debt-markets syndicate desk. In 2001 she received a master's degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. In 2002 Leigh left her position with a 'Big-Five' accounting firm to oversee the accounting department at MediaMerge. Leigh's work with MediaMerge includes general accounting, purchasing, and inventory management, as well as structural & procedural development. In her spare time Leigh provides financial counseling to families through her local church. |
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