Russ’s “wow” sound experience:
When I was a kid, and I heard music on my brother’s new Hi-Fi sound system.
Russ’s favorite part of a day at Listen:
Everyday, because I can be creative, and share my passion for sound.
Russ’s dream sound product of the future:
Worldwide, Multi-Channel RF Based, Ear Worn, Digital Encrypted, bidirectional Receiver with talk back
This product would overcome every challenge we have allowing the end user to comfortably wear a receiver on their ear instead of using ear phones connected to a receiver. By making the product multi-channel, the product can be used for multiple applications including assistive listening, language interpretation and tour groups. The digital encryption removes the problem of security and people listening in on the communication. By making it a worldwide, RF based product it could be used anywhere and the talk back channel allows people on tours to ask questions.
Russell Gentner graduated from Skyline High School, Salt Lake City, UT in 1973. He attended the University of Utah and received his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in 1977. In 1990, Russ earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah, at which time he was the Dean's Scholar. Mr. Gentner was Assistant Chief Engineer for KSL Radio in Salt Lake City from 1976 to 1980. He formed Gentner Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: GTNR) in 1981 and served as Chairman, President and CEO until December 1997. Mr. Gentner co-founded Listen Technologies Corporation in July of 1998. Russ has served several terms on the board of governors for the International Communications Industries Association (ICIA); was the chairman for Community Wireless of Park City, Utah; and currently serves on the board of the University of Utah Broadcast Council. He is a former member of the Great Western Thrift board of directors.
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