Matthews Studio Equipment announced that industry veteran Kenneth Emker has joined the company as eastern regional sales manager.
“With so much production going on the East Coast we’ve long realized that MSE has been in need of a strong presence to serve this market,” said Robert Kulesh, vice president of sales and marketing for MSE. “But it had to be the right person, both for us and for the industry we serve. Ken Emker is that person. He not only brings 30-plus years of experience in the photography and grip world, he also has a solid understanding of what support is needed in this fast-changing world of digital production.”
“MSE equipment is simply the ‘Cadillac’ of support,” said Emker. “They have the broadest range of equipment available in the market. When I toured the Burbank facility, there were so many unique items that I want to put in new and old customer’s hands – MAX, the Matthelini clamps, the new Minivator II and more. And, just as important to me and my customers is that all MSE’s tools are strong, solid, and made right at their home base. If someone needs something modified, I know MSE can make changes on the fly. Need a specialized support – MSE’s trained technicians can create it especially for you.
“The other thing that sold me is MSE’s family-oriented background,” Emker added. “It’s not just about how loyal they are to their employees, it’s about how loyal they are to their customers. Anyone can be a sales person and take an order. But MSE has my philosophy – it doesn’t end with that order. It’s the follow up that counts… I love to hear how great something has worked – and if a problem comes up, I’m there to listen and find a way to solve it.”
Based in New Jersey, Emker’s territory will cover from Boston to New Orleans. He will be at Cinegear 2014, June 5-6 in booth #145.
