Auburn Hills, Mich. (May 29, 2025) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) named their 2024 Rep of the Year and Rep Firm of the Year for the Alpine Brand (aftermarket division) during an all-staff meeting in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Tuesday, May 20. These annual awards recognize independent rep firms and direct reps who strongly commit to the Alpine brand, providing exceptional sales and marketing growth.

“Every year, we look forward to recognizing those who embody the Alpine brand by going above and beyond in their sales, marketing, and support efforts,” said Dan Sparks, National Sales Director for the Alpine Aftermarket Division at Alps Alpine North America. “This year, we are especially honored to recognize these outstanding sales reps who have truly stepped up and exceeded our expectations during the challenging environment in 2024.”

During the ceremony, Trent Partners & Associates was named 2024 Rep Firm of the Year. The team from Trent, comprising Matt Gonzalez, Peter Huggins, Frank Lombardo, and Ralph Luce, was recognized for their strong sales results in 2024, particularly in the sound and in-dash categories.

Jason Fine was named the 2024 Direct Rep of the Year for his impressive sales growth and dedicated support to his Alpine Authorized Dealers.

A special “Ludicrous Mode” award was also given to Pete Bobsin for his strong efforts in driving Alpine Tesla sound system sales and marketing activities in 2024.

Award recipients were chosen by Alpine senior leadership based on an evaluation of their sales, marketing, customer service, and communication for 2024.

Alpine, the aftermarket car audio division of Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation, and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies. Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe, and North America ensure that all products address the real-world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly automotive electronics products. For information about Alpine’s aftermarket products, visit www.alpine-usa.com or follow AlpineUSA on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Roblox.

12 Volt Marketing Group (Eastern Region), Echo Sales (Central Region), and Ovation (Western Region) Earned the Annual Award for Exemplary Dedication and Performance

OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 - BOSS Audio Systems (www.bossaudio.com), a leader in 12 Volt aftermarket audio and video products, is proud to announce it has named its Elite Regional Rep Firms of the Year during the recent KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, held Feb. 3-5, 2026.

The Elite Rep Firms of the Year are:

• Eastern: 12 Volt Marketing Group
• Central: Echo Sales
• Western: Ovation

“BOSS Elite has worked overtime the past few years to continually gain traction and a dedicated following across the country as we continually roll out new products across our speaker, amplifier, and source unit lines,” said Matt Delgado, BOSS Elite Director of Sales. “It takes a dedicated group of partners to help us achieve these goals out in the market. We are proud to present our annual awards to 12 Volt Marketing Group, Echo Sales, and Ovation for their exemplary dedication and performance as we look forward to another exciting year ahead.”

For more information about B.I.G. or to become a dealer, please visit sales.bossinternationalgroup.com.

About B.I.G.:

Since 1987, B.I.G (BOSS Audio Systems, Planet Audio, SSL) has produced quality audio and video products that feature the latest technology while consistently delivering a clean and powerful sound. Our in-house acoustic, design, mechanical, and electronics engineers collaborate with the vast resources of global manufacturing partners, working as a team to infuse products with state-of-the-art features that have made each listening experience more enjoyable for over 30 years.

The company offers more than 500 car, marine, and Power Sports products that are sold in 130 countries, both in storefront retailers and online. Headquartered in Oxnard, CA, with offices in Shenzhen, China, BOSS leverages robust logistical and production capabilities to create optimized audio and video experiences as well as deliver innovative products.

LONG BEACH, CA – JVC Mobile Electronics proudly announces its Rep Firm and Rep of the Year Award recipients, recognizing outstanding performance, dedication, and partnership across its regional sales network.

These awards honor representative firms and individuals who demonstrated exceptional commitment to territory management, customer support, and the continued growth of the JVC Mobile Electronics brand.

Eastern Region

Rep Firm of the Year
Tech Marketing

Tech Marketing earned Eastern Region Rep Firm of the Year honors for its consistent performance, strong market presence, and dedication to supporting JVC dealers and partners throughout the region.

Rep of the Year
Matt Gonzales – Trent Partners and Associates

Matt Gonzales was recognized for his individual contributions, strong customer focus, and commitment to driving sales growth and strengthening relationships across the Eastern Region.

Western Region

Rep Firm of the Year
SMS TOLA

SMS TOLA was named Western Region Rep Firm of the Year for its active management of the territory, strong support staff, and successful onboarding during JVC’s transition to NetSuite. New to representing JVC, the team demonstrated a focused effort on learning JVC systems and processes while delivering consistent results.

Rep of the Year
David Gill – SMS TOLA

David Gill earned Western Region Rep of the Year recognition for his strong focus on generating sales and achieving goals. His collaborative approach, excellent team support, and strong working relationships with channel partners played a key role in driving success throughout the region.

“These award recipients exemplify the professionalism, commitment, and partnership that are essential to our success,” said Steve Cote Director of sales “We are proud to recognize their achievements and thank them for their continued dedication to the JVC Mobile Electronics brand.”

JVC Mobile Electronics congratulates all award winners and extends its appreciation to its representative partners nationwide for their ongoing support.

About JVC Mobile Electronics
JVC Mobile Electronics is a leading provider of innovative audio and multimedia solutions for automotive and marine applications. Known for quality, performance, and reliability, JVC continues to enhance the mobile entertainment experience.