Here is what a few clients are saying about Rooster A/V.

“Rooster A/V provided training and set-up the equipment

so that we could run our program with no fumbling!”

- Ain’t No Creek Ranch Inc.

“Rooster A/V delivered exceptional service each time.”

- Commercial Electronic Systems

“Prices are very reasonable.”

- Midlothian Park District

“Their equipment is excellent, well maintained and well kept

and they back it all up with excellent service.”

- Mike Lenich

“Rooster A/V provided the services I needed

at a reasonable price - and always with a smile!”

- Tinley Park-Park District

“They have always exceeded our expectations

as far as equipment and service.”

- Jay-Dee/Traylor

“They are able to address/solve

our unique sound needs.”

- Bolingbrook Park District

“Outstanding knowledge of audio-

visual effects & applications.”

- Homewood Police Dept.

“The staff is prompt, punctual

and very easy to communicate with.”

- National Council of Jewish Women

“Their eye for detail is commendable,

and their talent for assessing the situation is exceptional.”

- Signature Events

Fairs & Expos Magazine

Volume 43, No. 2

March, 2001

FRONT AND CENTER

Associate Close-Up

  James Ruse is the owner and president of Rooster Audio/Visual Services Corp., located in Homewood, Ill.  Started by Ruse in 1998, Rooster is now looking forward to its fourth year in operation, serving the Illinois area, which includes southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana.  Rooster rents audio, lighting, and video projection systems for fairs, festivals, and events, as well as corporate functions, conventions, and trade shows.

  Ruse has over 20 years experience in both the music and professional audio/visual industries.  For 10 years, he worked in sales, marketing and development with Pro-Audio Manufacturers.  He has been a musician for 24 years, of which he spent six years as a touring performer and five years as a guitar, bass, and percussion instructor.  In addition, Ruse spent three years as a hotel audio/visual director, three years as an audio engineer and producer, two years as an audio/visual branch general manager, one year as a hotel operations manager, and one year as a large retail store manager.  Ruse also has a degree in audio engineering from The Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts.

  Ruse firmly believes that customer service and equipment quality, without compromise, are the keys to a successful event.  His industry experience and technical background give Rooster a complete understanding of what is needed to manage any event.

  Among the audio/visual equipment and systems Rooster rents are microphones and public address (PA) systems to large screen image magnification.  Rooster is also an authorized dealer for sales of professional audio/visual equipment, supplies, and accessories.  Such items include LCD projectors and mixers, as well as batteries and cables.

  Although Rooster started with small special events such as a Little League Opening Day and Championship Game, and Summer Block Parties, it quickly grew into a Park District deed signing (featuring Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.) and a United Way charity golf outing. This past year, Rooster provided a large screen IMAG system at Tinley Park’s Oktoberfest at the New World Music Theatre, with an average attendance of 80,000.  In February 2001, Rooster provided audio/visual for the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor Bureau’s 9^th Annual Festivals and Events Workshop and Expo.

  Rooster staff members have degrees in audio engineering, broadcast technology, marketing, sales and computer science; over eight years in hospitality audio/visual management; and they have been published or quoted in Sound & Communications, Gig, Radio World, Pro Sound News, and Broadcast Engineering magazines.

James Ruse Owner/President Rooster Audio/Visual Services Corp. Homewood, Ill.