Our Staff

Experience Counts! Our sales team has over 121 years of combined experience, providing you with knowlege and expertise you can trust.

Patty Jakos, President

patty@the-sound-shop.com

Welcome to The Sound Shop. I’m Patty Jakos, President of the The Sound Shop. I took over ownership from Larry Powers in May of 2012, and although he will no longer be responsible for daily operations, he will continue as my trusted advisor and consultant. I’ve worked for Larry forever, and that’s a really long time!

I’m a home improvement addict, so I love the design aspect that has worked its way into audio and video over the last few years. Manufacturers have finally realized that style and substance can co-exist! I’m also a fan of universal remote controls that “ keep it simple” and really big TV’s for watching sports & movies!

Thanks for visiting our website. Hope to see you soon…

Larry Powers, Retired

As many of you know, we have transitioned ownership of the store, and as of May 2012, Patty became the new Sound Shop owner, and for the first time in 50 years, I do not have to be someplace by 8 am!

Thank you all for your support and friendship over the past 31 years I have owned the Sound Shop. I have been truly blessed to make a living working with wonderful people and selling products I love. I still enjoy great music and quality sound as much as I did in 1964 when it lured me into the industry.

How fortunate I am that Patty, my office manager for 23 years, has the courage and desire to continue the tradition of great products & service from a locally owned store. Please support her as you have me in the past. Great local businesses are important to our community and should be supported by all of us!

Once again, Thanks and Bless You All!

- Larry Powers


Mike Fallert, General Manager

mike@the-sound-shop.com

I’m Mike Fallert, The Sound Shop’s General Manager. I got started in the audio business in the mid 1980’s installing car stereos while studying electronics. After finishing school, I worked as a research tech for a while before joining the military, where I served in Germany, Korea and the Phillipines. After leaving the army, I was lucky enough to return to the audio industry.

The best part of my job is being able to design systems using the latest technology, like keypad systems and music servers, and still keep it user-friendly. No two customers are alike, and since this industry is constantly changing, it’s always interesting.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you!


Kelly Miles, A/V Consultant

kelly@the-sound-shop.com

I’m Kelly Miles, and I have been in the music business since my family opened their first piano & organ store in Oklahoma, back in 1967. I moved to Colorado Springs with my wife for her job as a high school administrator and coach. I'm coming up on my 20th year with the Sound Shop. It's been fun seeing the changes in our industry over the years.

I enjoy 2 channel stereo, but also enjoy home theater with my wife, daughter, and our Lab. I have always said that being at the Sound Shop is not really a job, but a hobby. Give me a call to come to your home for a free consultation on all of your audio and home theater needs.

Bob Scruggs, A/V Consultant

bob@the-sound-shop.com

I’m Bob Scruggs, an Audio/Video sales professional who helps his clients with both system design and product selection. I have over 40 years of experience in the electronics industry and have spent the last fourteen years working for The Sound Shop. Prior to that I worked for Sound Track in Colorado Springs, and I spent 15 years in England and Germany with Pioneer Electronics as a regional sales manager.

My main addictions are high-end audio and video gear, jazz, and fine art.
Let me show you what’s possible!

Jim Hannig, A/V Consultant

jim.hannig@the-sound-shop.com

I've been with the Sound Shop since 2009 and bring over 35 years of experience with me. I got my start in the industry with Lafayette Radio in 1978. I'm very passionate about great equipment and working at the Sound Shop has given me the opportunity to be involved with some of the finest equipment available.

The ever-changing world of electronics can be a bit overwhelming, so stop in and let me help you design a system for you lifestyle and budget, and experience some of the finest audio and video product in Colorado Springs with a great support team to back it up.


Will Torres, Service Technician

We service what we sell, and are factory authorized to service Mitsubishi, Sony, and LG. We also work with several extended warranty companies. Please call for details.

Ryan Smalley

Our Custom Install department is led by Cedia Certified installer Ryan Smalley.

We have a full staff of installers -- Our employees, not sub-contractors. We carry full liability & workman's comp insurance for your protection!

 

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