New York’s legendary B&H Photo is ProSource’s Pro-level Member of the Year.
Six businesses to be honored at the AVB Summit
YSN Staff
AVB tech affiliate ProSource has named its 2024 Members of the Year.
The honor is conferred annually on six ProSource dealers and custom integrators that embody the group’s core values of collaboration, strong vendor partnerships, engagement and business excellence, CEO Jim Pearse said. The final selection was based on group purchase percentages and engagement scores.
The latest crop of award winners will be formally recognized at this month’s AVB Summit in Nashville, where ProSource will gather in tandem with its BrandSource, MEGA Group, NEAG and Intercounty affiliates.
Broken out by category and region, the 2024 ProSource Members of the Year by are:
Custom Integration
Northeast: Sterling Sound & Vision, Chad Shapiro, owner
West: Entertainment Design Group, Eddie Bloom, owner
North Central: Integration Controls, Jeff Briesemeister, Jamie Briesemeister and Keith Fennewald, owners
Southeast: Video General, Robert Guarasci, Scott Rathbun and Chris Hughes, owners
Power Member
A/VX, Rich and Jodi Erkens, owners
“Celebrating 20 years in business, Audio Video Extremes has grown from a humble startup into a powerhouse in the audio-video industry,” said Frank Marengo, ProSource director of sales. “With two thriving locations in Waite Park and Baxter, Minn., they have successfully expanded their reach while maintaining a high level of service and expertise. A proud ProSource member for 18 years, Audio Video Extremes embodies what great looks like.”
Pro Member
B&H Photo, Herman Schreiber and Sam Goldstein, owners
“Founded on the principles of being honest and treating people well, B&H has grown from a small mom-and-pop shop to become one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the world,” said Jim Kozicki, ProSource VP of business development. “Their expansive selection, highly educated staff and personalized customer service truly exemplifies retail execution at its finest.”
“We are truly honored and thrilled to be recognized as ProSource’s 2025 PRO Member of the Year,” said B&H Senior Buyer Jeff Berger. “Our partnership with ProSource has been instrumental in our journey, and we look forward to the opportunities ahead.”
About ProSource
AVB affiliate ProSource is the largest specialty and consumer electronics merchandising group in the U.S., representing more than 575 independent retailers and custom integrators. With extensive industry expertise and strong vendor partnerships, ProSource provides its members with unmatched buying power, educational resources and networking opportunities, and fosters a collaborative community that drives innovation and excellence. For more information, visit ProSourceinfo.com.
YSN publisher AVB BrandSource is the nation’s largest merchandising and marketing co-op for independent appliance, mattress, furniture and CE dealers.
