| Jeffrey C. Kussard, Vice President of Strategic Development Jeff Kussard is Vice President of Strategic Development and a member of the Executive Board at Russound. He joined the company in May 2003 as a consultant and in August made a long-term commitment to Russound. As Director of Strategic Development, Mr. Kussard is  responsible for company strategies related to product development, marketing and organizational structure.From custom retailer to sales representative to manufacturer, Mr. Kussard has pioneered the custom residential installation market since 1976 and today is a leading figure in the A/V systems industry. As a formative member of CEDIA, he was twice elected and twice appointed to the Board of Directors and has served in all capacities of that custom trade association. Prior to Russound, Mr. Kussard was Director of Custom Central, a unique initiative of Harman International dedicated to the custom installation sector. Through numerous industry initiatives, he lives for the opportunity to share his passion as a volunteer instructor. Mr. Kussard was born and raised in Wisconsin and spent much of his adult life and career in Minneapolis MN. He currently resides in Middlefield CT with his wife, three children, two dogs and an occasional mouse. Having an early career in music management, live sound and recording engineering, he has a deep appreciation for music and related technologies. Mr. Kussard is also an avid cinema buff and loves to ski. Close This Window |