This is the end of our 16th year and the future looks brighter than ever. We want to thank the acoustical community for the tremendous support they have and continue to give RPG®. This support allows RPG® to continually push the envelope with innovative research and products. In 2000 RPG® will provide the industry with a wide array of new technology as part of our Complete Digital Acoustical Palette. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Pamela Marchesano
We regret to announce that Pamela Marchesano has had to leave RPG®. We want to thank her for all she brought to RPG® over the past five years and wish her well. She will remain in the area so we will continue to enjoy her friendship, but will miss her cheery disposition, professionalism, competence and giggle. For information and assistance please contact Jeff Angel, Michael Kerr or Peter D'Antonio and they will be happy to help.

Michael Kerr
We would like to introduce Michael Kerr, our new Regional Technical Sales Manager and Research Assistant. Michael is a graduate of American University and has worked as a researcher for D'Adarrio, and acoustician for Polysonics and Shen, Milsom Wilke. Michael brings acoustical and project management experience to RPG®'s growing team and will assist Dr. D'Antonio in acoustic measurements and CATT Acoustic modeling. He can be contacted at mpkerr@rpginc.com.

Jeffrey Angel
Jeff is a graduate of Elon College and has experience in office logistics, accounting and project management. Jeff's responsibilities include Regional Sales Management and A/P Accounting. Jeff will be assisting Dr. D'Antonio in the management of custom CHAOS projects. Jeff can be reached at jmangel@rpginc.com.

RPG Factory Summer Shutdown
This year RPG® will close its production facility during the week of August 14-20th. We announce this early so that all of our specifiers, clients and representatives can plan their orders and deliveries accordingly.

Diffuse Seminars 2000
RPG® is now offering regular educational seminars for acousticians, sound contractors, home theater system integrators, architects, and other specifying consultants to apprise the industry of our research, new products, application assistance, and an introduction to RPG®'s new Room Optimizer™, Shape Optimizer, and CATT Acoustics software. The press is also welcome.

The response to these educational seminars has been very enthusiastic and current seminar dates are available. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail to info@rpginc.com, contact your local rep or call Jeff Angel at 301-249-0044.