May 20, 2008

TFWM Website at a Glance

Contact Information

3891 Holborn Rd.
Queensville, ON L0G 1R0
Canada
p: 905-473-9822
f: 905-473-9928

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Russ Munson,
Vice President


National City Media Finance
19671 Beach Blvd, suite 310
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Toll Free: 800-607-9830
Mobile: 714 267 7603
Email: russ.munson@nationalcity.com

www.nc-4.com/media          

www.russmunson.tv







Bio:

Russ Munson enjoys 30+ years of commercial finance, lending and leasing experience. For the last 20 years he has specialized in financing for broadcast and media technology and audio-visual systems lending and financing. His experiences includes financing for systems integration projects and technology financing for churches, stadiums, sports video production, theaters, concert venues, corporate media facilities, distance learning, traditional broadcast television, radio, cable and IPTV for telecom.

Russ has held executive and management level positions for Citicorp North America, HSBC Business Loans, FIRSTCORP, and National City Media Finance. He is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters, the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association, National Religious Broadcasters and the National Systems Contractors Association.

Russ, and his wife Ginger, make their home in Huntington Beach, California and have two grown children and four grandchildren.

Russ’ most recent article, published in the National Systems Contractor is entitled "Spreading the cost of systems integration projects".

Recent church financing projects included:
•     Bel Air Presbyterian Church - $2M media systems integration project
•     Archdiocese of Miami - $50,000 sound reinforcement
•     New Birth-Charlotte - $1.5M systems integration project (in development)
•     Martin Memorial - $12,000 sound reinforcement
•     Good Shepherd Catholic - $50,000 media system
•     Two Rivers Baptist Church - $120,000 media system




“Just as there is a great need for technical ministries education I believe good stewardship of finances requires sound budgeting, accounting and strategic planning when it comes to investing in media equipment, sound technology and AV systems for the church. The principled use of capital, to help build and grow a ministry, can be a powerful when managed thoughtfully. My objective is help churches explore budgeting and cash flow alternatives and to make the best choice based on the particular objectives and unique situation of each church or ministry. In that regard the Technologies for Worship Conferences are a great platform for education and one of the best venues for the exchange of ideas.”

May 20, 2008
In a display of the versatility and pattern control capability of JBL Professional's loudspeaker lineup, Yake Engineered Systems of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada recently chose to install JBL's PD (Precision Directivity) Series loudspeakers into a new sound system at the Lakeside Church in Guelph.
May 15, 2008
InfoComm International, the trade association representing the professional audiovisual industry has been recognized as an American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Developer.
May 15, 2008
Martin Audio's new W8VDQ compact, three-way system combines line array and differential dispersion technologies to provide an advanced solution for even coverage over wide angles and throw distances.
May 15, 2008
ETC has released a major new software version for their popular Congo and Congo jr lighting control consoles: Congo v5. Version 5.0 introduces an impressive new effects package, new graphics and handling, as well as better editing tools, more functions and accessories.
May 15, 2008
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced award-winning LightWave® 9.3.1 is now available as a free 30-day trial for Mac OS X and both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows immediately from here: http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/lwtrial
May 14, 2008
For the first time at InfoComm, Furman will be showing its new Merit-x Series, an upgrade to Furman's existing Merit line.
May 14, 2008
Wybron Inc., announced that effective immediately, TMB is the exclusive distributor for Wybron product in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
May 14, 2008
Aviom is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Lange from Consultant Liaison to Consultant Liaison & Training Manager.
May 14, 2008
Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s premier audio transport technology, A-Net, is pleased to welcome Shawn Stahmer as National Sales Director for the U.S. and Canada.
May 13, 2008
Yamaha Corporation of America has updated their famed 01V96V2 and 02R96V2 Digital Mixing Consoles.