Kelly Parker returns to Wheatstone in the role of Director, Product Development
Wheatstone Corp., a leading supplier of audio equipment, has appointed Kelly Parker as the director of product development. Parker, who has a background in audio-over-IP (AoIP) development, will bring his expertise to the company during a transformational period for broadcasting.
Parker spent 14 years at Wheatstone Corp., working as a systems engineer during the peak development of AoIP, from 2004 until he left in 2019. His tenure saw the introduction of the WheatNet IP audio network in early 2005 and the development of the LXE console, the first AoIP system surface with soft controls.
The WheatNet IP audio network is a significant product developed by Wheatstone Corp. in the field of AoIP technology. It combines routing, control, and utility mixers into one intelligent input/output unit, revolutionising the way audio is managed in broadcasting. The LXE console, on the other hand, was Wheatstone Corp.'s first reconfigurable AoIP console surface, demonstrating Parker's leadership in the development of innovative audio equipment.
Parker's return to Wheatstone Corp. comes after he worked as the vice president of broadcast operations at Townsquare Media, overseeing the technical operations of 349 radio stations in 74 markets. During his time there, he gained valuable experience running over 300 radio stations and believes Wheatstone Corp. is uniquely positioned to adapt technology to industry changes.
Gary Snow, CEO of Wheatstone Corp., expressed that Parker's unique perspective as both a developer and user of their technology will be valuable during this transformational period for broadcasting. In his new role, Parker will direct the development for audio-over-IP, streaming, virtualization, mic, on-air processing, and software server lines.
Parker will be based in Wheatstone's New Bern, North Carolina, factory, ready to lead the company into the future of broadcasting technology. His return to Wheatstone Corp. is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and the value they place on experienced talent.
