PEOPLE persons

Having the slickest sound and image design toys in the business doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t have the people who know how to use them, and who know how to collaborate in healthy, positive ways. 

CS+I has those people. We’re experienced, knowledgeable, creative, friendly, fun to work with and serious about the work itself. Writers, producers, designers and account reps from companies like to work with us. You will, too, if you don’t already. Here are the CS+I sound and image specialists, in their own words:

Just some of our clients:
  • Kay Jewelers
  • Ohio Lottery
  • McDonalds
  • Progressive Insurance
  • Ruggles
  • Case Western Reserve
  • Jones Day
  • Jared the Galleria of Jewelry
  • Phantom Fireworks
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Original Mattress
  • American Greetings
 
George gates George Gates
President


He is our founder. He started the company in 1973. Before that he worked at WHK/WMMS in the early 60's. He still is active in the business between golf and trips to Florida.
Jeff Gates Jeff Gates
Vice-President


He has been an audio expert for over 25 years. His responsibility is running day to day operations. Besides audio he understands video codecs, web standards and loves gadgets.
Ed Wolff Ed Wolff
Audio Engineer


Ed is our chief audio engineer. He is the radio and TV mixing Guru. He has been with the company for over 25 years. He also is a skilled repair technician.
Dan Bays

Dan Bays
Audio Engineer/IT


Besides being a long time Audio Engineer, Dan is an excellent computer programmer in VB, dotNET, Javascript and more. He handles all of our networking needs.

 
Kathy Koch

Kathy Koch
Studio Manager


Client relations, scheduling, estimates, broadcast traffic. Kathy will likely be the first person you speak with if calling.

Yoshi Andrego

Yoshi Andrego
Cinematographer


Able to bring a cinematic look to your project using state of the art technology in media production. Besides shooting he is a skilled video editor including color correction.

Zach Wills Zach Wills
Graphic Artist


Zach is our 3D expert. From classy type treatment, glossy corporate logo animation, exploding bowling ball or a tightly edited TV spot . His duties also include planning live animation shoots.
Joanne Calari JoAnne Callari
Accountant


Joanne is our bookkeeper.  She is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, all bookkeeping.