Industry veteran Joel Epps heads new division focused on studio-level workflow solutions & service

Los Angeles (June 8, 2010) – Computer systems integration company MelroseMAC is launching a specialized new division, dubbed Melrose Video Professionals (MVP), providing systems integration services for all broadcast-related disciplines. Located in Hollywood and Burbank, MelroseMAC is an Apple authorized sales and service organization specializing in providing complete Mac-centric solutions for media professionals.
MVP will offer expert workflow consulting and technology solutions to media, entertainment, corporate, government and education companies in addition to houses of worship. The new division will also offer complete solutions for file-based workflows, stereoscopy and high-bandwidth computing with full integration support and service. The full spectrum of support that MelroseMAC offers, combined with the addition of MVP, will provide an array of services not found with any other similar company to date.

Joel Epps Named Director of Business Development

MelroseMAC has hired media industry veteran Joel Epps as Director of Business Development to spearhead the company’s new division. Epps will help MelroseMAC focus on building business relationships and providing systems integration services for MVP.

 “MelroseMAC stores are in a unique position to leverage their pre-eminence as brick and mortar storefronts for professional video products, to becoming leaders in systems integration and value added services,” said new Director of Business Development, Joel Epps. “MVP seeks to become the premier professional technology dealer and service provider for media professionals.”  

Mr. Epps brings over 14 years of industry experience to the new position starting on June 1, 2010.   Joel recently held positions at Creative Media Partners where he was the top salesman for most of the company’s seven-year history.   Joel holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and will apply his extensive background and knowledge of business strategies to build the new MVP division.   Through his career Joel has succeeded at notable digital resource companies including becoming Marketing Director at Digital Production Resource, Senior Sales Acct.

Manager at Movieola Digital of Hollywood, and the top salesman for the past 7 years at Creative Media Partners.   Joel has sold solutions to every major
studio and broadcaster in Hollywood and has built post-production systems for small and large production & post companies alike.   Joel recently
completed installation of an end-to-end tape-less workflow solution for CBS/Paramount’s new show Swift Justice starring Nancy Grace, and the
Judge Joe Brown Show, entering its 13th season.

“We want to offer our clients the next level of professional video products and solutions with reliable knowledge and expertise unmatched by our
competition,” remarked Sandy Nesseri, owner of MelroseMAC.

About MelroseMAC

With locations in both Hollywood and Burbank, California, MelroseMAC is an Apple Authorized Sales and Service Center, which caters to audio/video/graphics professionals. The company’s staff includes 12 Apple-certified technicians and six account executives. MelroseMAC carries the Specialist moniker from Apple, meaning they are recognized for having the highest standards mandated from Apple to provide the highest level of service available.