Philip Bailey

Position: IT Manager & Sales Support

Info: Like many of the other employees at Zamar, Philip also began working at his own church in audio and multimedia and his passion grew from there. He has been working in the Technology field for the past 7 years. With a history in Service, Computer Sales, Web-design, and System Support, Philip's talents in multiple areas, are an assest and support to the Zamar Crew.

 

Chris Chavez

Position: Lead Installer

Info: Along with being an extremely talented musician, Chris is the Lead Installer for Zamar Media. With both an eye for what looks good, and an ear for what sounds good, Chris has the ability to make sure that your installtion meets expectations. He has a strong work ethic and passion for music, which allows him to make sure that the job is done right!

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Tricia Contreas

Position: Receptionist

Info: When you call up Zamar Media, that soft motherly voice that greats you, is non-other then Tricia. Tricia has a heart of gold, and cares for everyone she meets. Around the office she is known as the office mom.

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Debbie Dow

Position: CFO

Drafted into service when God opened the doors for this business, in 1993;
Debbie is responsible for all financial matters concerning Zamar Sound

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Matt Dow

Position: Project Manager

Info: Matt is the son of Michael and Debbie Dow, Matt has extensive knowledge in audio, video and lighting rigs. With a keen ear for audio, a trained eye for lighting and video, Matt knows how to make your event look and run professional. If he builds it, they will come!

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Michael Dow
Position: President & CEO
	As President and founder of Zamar Media Solutions, Michael Dow has been an active proponent of improving technology in the church community. He has accomplished this by forming a Christ-based installation and consulting firm that is committed to serving the Christian community. His firm has made an exceedingly strong commitment to educating the church tech community on how to operate and use the technical systems needed by churches today. Dow founded Zamar Sound in 1991 as a consultancy focused on helping the Church improve the technical quality of its presentation. His company has now grown to a contracting firm working with larger facilities as well as the small-church market.
Since 1985, Mike has been teaching those who serve on church tech teams how to operate and properly maintain church technical systems. The current outgrowth of this ongoing effort is the Bay Area Tech Ministry Coalition, A “support group for abused church techs” and a forum for education and the promotion of new technologies.

Luke Erickson

Position: Installation Tech

Info: Luke is the newest edition to the zamar media crew. He has spending the past 5 1/2 years serving in the US Marine Corps. He brings with him: a background in Electronics, a Work Ethic and, a Level of exellance that is like no other.

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Tim Fairbairn
Position: Repair Technician
	Tim has been an Audio System and Live sound hobbyist since his youth. But sound is more than just a hobby to him; he holds an AS degree as an Electronic Technician. His work experience includes the repair and testing of analog and digital circuits, field service and support of card-access systems, and training of dealers and integrators on how to install and maintain systems. Like many of our staff, Tim has worked on shows ranging from small-group settings to hundreds in attendance. His focus at Zamar is on the maintenance and repair of equipment; if it's broken, Tim can fix it!

Ken Hughes
Position: Purchasing Manager / Promotions
	Ken arrived in our Sales department by a circuitous route that included stints in music retail, tradeshow and staging work, and several years as a magazine editor. As a member of the worship team and sometime worship leader at Westgate Church (as well as being closely involved in Tech decisions there), Ken well understands the presentation challenges of today’s Church and the realities it faces in trying to win over the next generation of Christ’s disciples and emissaries.

 

Josh Kimmich

Position: Lighting Designer

Info: First impression are key and nothing else sets the mood of your room other then Lighting. No matter what your application may be, Josh knows how to make sure it is properly lit. He has knowledge and experiance of many differant types of lighting apparatus'. This allows him to make the vision in your head become a reality.

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Max The Dog

Info: Max is the Family Pet of the Dow's. He will often spend time at the office showing his excitement for everything going on at Zamar Media Solutions.