After a very intentional succession plan at Barrett’s Technology Solutions, Brian Perreault now leads a nearly 60-year-old Chicago-area AV staple as it searches for the next big thing in residential technology.
Zachary Comeau
Zachary Comeau is the senior editor of CE Pro. He comes from a journalism background with more than a decade of years of professional experience writing for Commercial Integrator, My TechDecisions, and several daily newspapers and industry trade publications in Massachusetts. He joined CE Pro in June 2023.
Zachary Comeau's Latest Posts
10 Luxury Smart Homes that Highlight Some of the Best of Custom Integration
From quiet luxury to bold innovation, CE Pro’s Home of the Year Awards honor projects that redefine what’s possible in custom integration.
Using Your Application Engineer Skills to Tap into the Smart Shade Profit Center
Smart shading is more than light control—it’s a natural extension of the integrator’s role and a missed opportunity hiding in plain sight.
Circadian-Effective Lighting Helps Preserve Frank Lloyd Wright’s Creative Vision at Taliesin West
Lutron tech brings modern lighting control to Taliesin West without compromising historic architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision.
IntegrateU Partners with Nationwide Marketing Group to Expand CI Training Access
Training provider IntegrateU is opening its education platform to the broader custom installation industry by partnering with Nationwide.
Sonance Acquires Blaze Audio
Blaze Audio, the Denmark-based provider of high-performance amplification and sound reinforcement loudspeakers, is now part of Sonance.
Marshall Breaks into Soundbar Market with $1,000 Heston 120
Marshall’s Heston 120 soundbar is the first of a handful of new products the company eyes for the home entertainment market.
Neptune’s Earl Naegele Talks Outdoor AV, Their 2025 Vision and Dealer Support
Neptune is gearing up for the summer by expanding its outdoor AV lineup with new shade TVs, a 150W soundbar, and a ceiling mount.
Celebrating the 40 Women to Watch—Nominations Open for 2025
Following the success of the inaugural Women to Watch in 2024, CE Pro is once again opening nominations to recognize women redefining the industry.
Lyngdorf’s Latest Streaming Amplifier Features All-Digital Design
Lyngdorf’s TDAI-2210 adds a color touchscreen and RoomPerfect calibration to match the amplifier’s all-digital approach.
Azione Spring Conference Drives Home Power of Process and Repetition
Azione’s spring conference stresses inculcation: structure, repetition, and refinement as keys to integrator success.
L-Acoustics LA1.16i Amplified Controller Brings High-End Audio Performance to Home Theaters, Yachts
L-Acoustics’ new 1U LA1.16i amplified controller offers 16 channels of amplification, Milan-AVB support, and installation-friendly features
