Here at Sherwood we have a team of dedicated individuals working to ensure that every event is a success and every customer is satisfied.

Larry Warzecha - Owner & Installation Specialist

Larry has been a figure in the local music/audio community for over three decades. His first involvement was as a bass player and teacher, which he finally gave up in 1980 to concentrate on the development of Sherwood Systems. He has many outside interests such as boating and piloting, and he makes a connection between his hobbies and this company: "It's a lot like flying…The blend of artistry and technical skills required to accomplish successful live production appeals to me in a similar way to piloting an airplane".
Larry is our installation equipment sales specialist and handles all aspects of arranging the delivery and installation of your permanent system as well as functioning as general manager.
 

Tim Mitchell - Event Production Manager

Tim joined Sherwood in 1990 from a residential construction background. He has worked as a sound technician on the road, and at one time maintained a small home studio. Tim's knowledge of construction techniques coupled with his desire for excellence have resulted in many 'firsts' for the company - he was responsible for the design and construction of our K-series of custom JBL loaded P.A cabinets, and for our custom staging modules. Golf is Tim's hobby. Enough said.
Tim oversees the operation of our event production department and also spends a lot of time in contact with our corporate clientele.
 

Eric Warren - General Manager

After completing an electronics diploma through Conestoga College, Eric began collecting and restoring vintage synthesizers and recording gear. He slowly piecing together a studio for personal use before deciding to further his education at Recording Arts Canada in Quebec.
Eric graduated top of his class, returned to the KW region, and was hired as in instructor for Recording Arts Canada in Stoney Creek. He began using his home studio for post-production work for animation and the web and soon accepted a permanent position at Blab Media in Toronto as Audio Department Manager. Blab Media folded after a couple of years but Eric had made enough contacts to continue working full-time from his home studio, recording voice-overs and post-production for TV and the Web, as well as recording bands and doing live sound on the side.
Eric now works as Rental Department Manager at Sherwood Systems Inc. where he specializes in tailoring rentals to customers’ needs and providing technical expertise and advice.
 

Ryan MacAdam - Sales

Grant Cummings - Staging & Lighting

Grant came to us in 1996 following a long and varied career in the entertainment industry. He has a twenty-year history of playing in the band "Glider", once the backing group for Ian Thomas, and in "Bohemian Rhapsody", a Queen tribute band - he truly understands live production. Grant has a project studio in his home and has written and produced numerous songs, ads and jingles both at home and with other area studios. Prior to joining Sherwood Systems, Grant worked in product development and installation for a local audio/visual company - he has experience in video as an installer, performer, producer and editor. Grant's main responsibility at Sherwood Systems is as corporate client liaison for our event production department while overseeing our lighting and staging operations.
 

Chris Riding - Equipment Maintenance

Chris came on board in 1991, initially to oversee our recording retail department. Born in England, Chris came to Canada by way of Bermuda. His background includes a variety of related entertainment industry positions from record store management to touring musician to owner/operator of his project studio. As a musician with a science background (he has a degree from Queen's University at Kingston), Chris takes a strong hands-on approach to equipment service and is a veritable walking encyclopaedia of equipment and applications. Chris oversees our repair facility keeping our equipment working and handles any warranty and repair issues for our customers.
 

Sean Cassidy - Production Equipment
Sean came to Sherwood in 1991 as a result of our involvement with Cameron Heights Collegiate where he was in charge of the school's audio equipment. He so impressed us that we offered him a job. He has a strong practical background in things electrical and electronic, and has earned a degree in electrical engineering from our local Conestoga College. Sean's education and practical experience make him a formidable technician. He also works out on a regular basis - a definite advantage when loading trucks! Sean helps develop new systems, particularly wiring and patching, while ensuring the continued reliability of our existing inventory.

Nancy Warzecha - Accounts/Reception
Nancy has been working with the company behind the scenes for many years, initially as a committed volunteer (she is, after all, married to the owner!), but more and more she is taking an active role in directing customers with questions to the staff member best qualified to help. She keeps things moving smoothly, allowing the rest of the staff to function efficiently in their respective specialties.

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