ORANGE, CA-- Radian Audio Engineering has appointed Timothy Thornton to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Thornton brings to the position a broad base of knowledge and experience acquired during 20 years in the professional audio industry, including nine years with Apogee Sound International.

Most recently, Thornton completed a contract as Managing Director of Stage
Directions, an in-house media and event production sales and rental company in Houston, TX. Prior to that, Thornton was with Apogee Sound International, rising rapidly from the position of National Sales Manager to Vice President of International Sales. His extensive background of sales and managerial positions also includes design, installation and operational experience as Director of Live Audio at Houston's Second Baptist Church.

"Radian Audio products are installed the world over in a wide range of applications, including churches, convention centers, hotels and entertainment venues," comments Thornton. "I shall be working to significantly increase the company's installed sound presence through more in-depth penetration of the contracting market and by building stronger relationships with audio consultants."

Richard Kontrimas, president of Radian Audio, comments, "We are very pleased to have Timothy join our team, especially since he gained some familiarity with some of our products when employed by one of our customers in the past. Furthermore, he is also very familiar with the sound contracting market to which he will bring focus and the right set of credentials. We are very much looking forward to Timothy helping us grow the business and reach our company objectives."