HES develops senior management team

Automated lighting manufacturer High End Systems Inc announces the addition of two new key positions to its executive management team based in Austin, Texas.
David Parks joins High End in the role of Sr. Vice President Product Development. With his diverse background in engineering, operations and finance, Parks will focus on maturing the organization's development processes, delivery and design for manufacturing. He will partner closely with Rick Thompson, Vice President of Operations, in building cross-functional project management teams.
With Parks in place, HES Research &Development's VP of engineering Mike Wood takes on a new role as chief technology officer, focusing on the strategic planning, advanced engineering and selection of all new products and technology platforms. Wood will work closely with High End's Product Development Committee, which drives the direction and product selection of the development pipeline. He will also maintain the Flying Pig Systems organization and act as key liaison with Richard Belliveau on intellectual property strategy.
"It was time to leverage both Mike's overall industry experience and past development knowledge into a more strategic and focused role," comments High End Systems CEO Frank Gordon. "Our industry is very competitive and it takes more resources to maintain a technology leadership position in the market."
John Wiseman, Vice President of Worldwide Sales, says, "This plays to Mike's interest and complements his role as President of ESTA and past Chairman of PLASA. Combined with High End's increased focus on product management, it's a big win for our customers."