COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Westone Laboratories, Inc. added Jim Herd to its board of directors. Herd joined Polk Audio in 1992 and served as president of that company from 1996 to 2006. Prior to that, he worked for Bose. He has spent a total 38 years in the CE business.
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“Jim brings a wealth of experience to our Board, having successfully grown businesses with similar profiles to that of Westone. His consumer electronics background is a perfect fit for our expansion goals in the personal audio segment. Jim will be a great resource for Westone, and we are delighted to have him on our Board,” commented Westone President & CEO Lynn Kehler.
“I am very excited about Westone’s prospects, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to make a contribution to Westone’s growth. Westone’s 53-year history in premium product solutions for hearing healthcare and in-ear monitoring gives them a rare pedigree in an important and growing segment of the market. Their unique capabilities and experience give them a compelling story to tell, and their products are absolutely superior in performance. This should be fun!” Herd said.
