BEAVERTON, OR — Ralph Lockhart, president of Biamp Systems, announced his retirement from the company, effective Jan. 31, 2010. The company’s board also announced the promotion of Steve Metzger to executive vice president and chief operating officer, with the intention that he assumes the role of president upon Lockhart’s retirement. Lockhart joined Biamp in 1984 to run its sales and marketing division, and in 1985 he became its president. Under Lockhart’s 25-year tenure, Biamp has grown from a small operation building mixing consoles, equalizers and PAs to a company with more than 160 employees worldwide.
“I’m very pleased the board has named Steve as my successor,” Lockhart said. “Steve is a born leader with the right combination of technology expertise and management experience. With his strategic vision, I’m confident he’ll continue to build upon the success of this company.”
Metzger joined Biamp in 2000. For the past two years, he has served as Biamp’s vice president of business development. Prior to his role as vice president, Metzger held a business development manager position and served as Biamp’s Southeast regional manager.
“Ralph and the board have provided me with a tremendous opportunity to lead a strong and skilled organization and an exceptional management team,” said Metzger. “I can’t imagine where I would rather be than here, working with this talented team.”
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