Stow , OH 06-22-2005 – Audio-Technica, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless microphones and accessory products, has recognized United Sales Associates as its 2005 Rep of the Year. Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica’s Vice President, Sales, presented the award to United Sales Associates principals Wendel Hartman and Ed Rider. With offices throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S., United Sales Associates serves the territories of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Audio-Technica held the awards ceremony during this year’s InfoComm Expo, on June 8 at the Bella Luna Restaurant in Las Vegas, to honor its dedicated force of manufacturer’s representatives. The Audio-Technica Rep of the Year recipient is congratulated for outstanding sales performance and bestowed with A-T’s beloved Samurai doll award. United Sales Associates was acknowledged for the consistent success of its efforts in the areas of sales, marketing and customer service.

Marc Lee Shannon commented on the Rep of the Year presentation: “We rely on our reps in the field to help us connect with customers and deliver our service and product values to their doorstep. The team at United Sales Associates excels at this, and we have great respect for their commitment to expanding A-T’s visibility in the marketplace.”