About CompView
Company
CompView was founded in 1987 by Paul White as the first dealer for InFocus Systems. The company has grown in product breadth and services along with the rapidly emerging audio visual and group communications marketplace. The company now provides audio visual design, engineering, programming, installation, consultation and contract services to clients nationwide from their headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, offices in seven major cities and through their expert network of AV partners.
CompView currently employs 120 people and has built market share by providing; complete design / build solutions, leading technology products, outstanding customer service and nationwide AV contracting services.
Management
Scott Birdsall | President, CEO
Scott brings more than 15 years of technology industry experience to his role on the CompView team. He served as the Director of Worldwide Marketing for Raychem’s Polyswitch division. Scott’s marketing-focused MBA, along with his experience in the industry, make him an excellent leader for CompView. Scott is the force behind CompView’s successful expansion.
Terry Hillier, CPA | Chief Financial Officer
Terry oversees all finance and operations activities for CompView. Terry is a licensed CPA in the State of Oregon and has worked in public accounting for more than 20 years. Terry’s background in financial management with both small and large companies makes him a powerful asset to CompView.
Mark Madison, CTS | VP of Systems Integration
With over 25 years of experience in the audio visual field, Mark brings “real-world” experience in the integration of technology. Starting with an extensive engineering and acoustical background, Mark has kept his technical knowledge current through teaching and attending numerous industry seminars and specialty classes. Mark is happiest when helping people integrate “state of the art” technical systems with beautiful architecture and interior design.
Walter Horsting, CTS | Director of National Business Development
With over 30 years of design build teaming experience, Walter has led national and international teams into major projects. Walter has helped Fortune 1000 firms with headquarters relocations, entertainment firms with Middle East construction and educational institutions with distance learning and campus technology planning.
Certifications
CompView makes training and certification a priority to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service and support. Certification programs, as offered through AV industry associations and manufacturers, verify training accomplishments and validate a provider's capabilities. Following is a list of our corporate and individual certifications.
* AMX ACE Certified Programmer | * ICIA Certified Technology Specialist for Design |
* AMX ACE Design Expert | * Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) Calibration Certified |
* Biamp Audia Certified | * Peerless Structural Mounting Certification |
* Bose Sound System Designer | * Polycom Certified Video Engineer |
* BSS HiQnet London Architect | * Polycom SoundStation / SoundStructure Certified |
* ClearOne Certified Technical Specialist | * Project Management Professional (PMP) |
* Crestron Certified Programmer | * Samsung MagicNet |
* Extron Advanced School of AV Tech. | * Scala Certified Info Channel |
* Extron AV Associate | * Sencore Test Equipment Certified |
* Extron MediaLink and Global Configurator | * Smart Field Communicator Calibration |
* Hilti Operator Certification | * SMART Technologies Certified Trainers (Notebook PC/MAC, Response) |
* ICIA Certified Technology Specialist | * Synergetic Audio Concepts Sound Reinforcement Design |
Licensed & Bonded
CompView is licensed for specialty contracting in the following states:
| California C-7 | #778555 |
| Idaho Contractor | #16075 |
| Idaho Electrical | #32414 |
| Oregon CCB | #134110 |
| Oregon LTD Energy | # 34-514CLE |
| Minnesota Business | #102248 |
| Minnesota Contractor | #152978 |
| Nevada Contractor | #71540 |
| Utah Business | #20050108 |
| Washington Contractor | #COMPVI*015DT |
| Washington Electrical | #COMPVVI961CD |
| Wyoming Contractor | #LV-G-19651 |