Christopher Simpson comes aboard as Lead Installation Technician

WAILUKU, HI -- August 20, 2019 — Certified Sounds, the leading car audio retailer on the Island of Maui, HI, announces Christopher Simpson as the new Lead Installation Technician. Christopher comes to Certified Sounds with more than 21 years of experience having held positions in both retail installation and manufacturer’s technical support roles at companies including VOXX and Mobileye.

Like company founder Derek Pace, Simpson holds both MECP Master and ASE A6 technician credentials which was a key factor in the decision to bring him aboard. “We focus on bringing in staff members who have a long term outlook on improvement in their professional career goals. Christopher having acquired those MECP and ASE certifications is a very important achievement," Pace said. "As we continue to grow we want to attract and retain the very best people.”

“I am excited to continue my career by learning and honing my skills. I love the industry and my goal is to help bring awareness to clients and industry professionals on the importance of continued education,” Simpson said. In addition to his work at Certified Sounds, Simpson will be participating in the MECP Committee as a Subject Matter Expert contributing to the study guides and exam revisions.

As the company grows, Certified Sounds continues to seek qualified and motivated staff members. 

Founded in 2000, Certified Sounds is the premier car audio retailer on the Island of Maui in Hawaii. In 2018 the company expanded into high-end two-channel home audio, home automation and home theater to continue serving their diverse clientele. Founder Derek Pace is an MECP Honorary Master and also holds an ASE A6 certification. Pace is a member of the CTA’s Automotive Technology Division (ATD) Board and is a past member of CTA’s Board of Industry Leaders (BIL).

For more information, please visit www.certifiedsounds.com.

Certified Sounds of Maui is Expanding and Growing

WAILUKU, HAWAII, October 3, 2016 – Certified Sounds is an upscale specialist car electronics retailer on the Island of Maui in Hawaii. President and Founder, Derek Pace, is moving forward with long-term goals to expand and grow the company including a brand new, purpose-built facility and hiring a new GM to lead day-to-day operations.

Maui and all the Hawaiian Islands are well-known for outrageous real estate prices, something that can challenge the growth of any small business. “We purchased in 2015 after seeking a site for several years that would accommodate the facility we wanted to build from the ground up and still be accessible to the commuter traffic that frequents our area of the island. We finally found an ideal location and will be breaking ground soon. In all we’re investing over 1 million dollars” explained Pace.

In the new facility, which will be about triple the current size of his 2700 sq.ft. location, Pace plans to outfit the location with innovative display and work areas for his already successful automotive electronics business. “We will construct a client-friendly showroom that’s reminiscent of an Apple® store as well as a completely new custom wood shop, metal fab shop and upholstery room that’ll help us execute product demonstrations and more efficient labor utilization” says Pace. Certified Sounds does a great car audio business and will continue to grow the safety and driver assist categories for their client base. “Introducing new technologies with real-world demonstration capability will always be a priority for our clients’ awareness and experience” concluded Pace, whose CTA involvement in the Board of Industry Leaders (BIL) sparked the idea to broaden the store’s clientele reach.

In addition to the robust aftermarket car electronics business, Certified Sounds will also expand into product categories that bring in a broad range of new technology consumers. “We will offer a variety of select new consumer products including high resolution home audio and video, sound bars, portable and Bluetooth™ speakers, headphones, digital cameras, and eventually getting into health/fitness and wearables categories” continued Pace of the company’s future plans. He envisions Certified Sounds as a one-of-a-kind premier electronics and technology destination for Maui consumers.

To help drive this growth and development, Pace brought in an industry veteran Jay Oliphant to assume the role of General Manager and oversee daily retail operations. Jay has over 23 years of deep industry experience in installation, client relations and management. Among Jay’s career achievements are magazine and SEMA Show featured builds, IASCA and MECA judging, as well as deep expertise in OEM audio integration and system tuning with advanced DSP integration devices. Jay was most recently involved in a successful central California-based retail and B2B services specialty 12v retail store for the past 10 years before coming to Certified Sounds. “Jay will help evolve and shape our mission statement. Hiring a higher level employee like Jay is an investment into the business and in someone who has the same long-term goals and outlook as I have” commented Pace.

For more information and to follow the exciting company expansion, visit www.certifiedsounds.com or find them on Facebook at certifiedsoundsmaui.