Gary Peck, President and Chief Executive Officer
Gary founded NAT in 1994. He has over thirty years’ experience in sound reinforcement and installations including sound design for Broadway productions and engineering  for national acts. Prior to NAT,  Gary formed Audio Technologies , a company dedicated to sound reinforcement and custom speaker design.  Tek Electrix, a union electrical company, and S.Q. Miles General Contracting, a commercial construction business, are also owned and operated by Gary.  Outside of work he enjoys woodworking, fishing, guitar picking, travel to Block Island, the Caribbean and Vermont, and time with his family.

Pat Nelson, Chief Operating Officer
Pat joined NAT in 2002 as a Senior Technician and quickly moved up to a Site Manager’s position for his skills in coordination and management in construction. He was promoted to Director of Projects in 2009, and promoted to his current position in 2013. His skills include electrical infrastructure coordination, audio DSP, broadcast, av networking and video projection. He holds a B.S. in Audio Engineering Technology and an A.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Hartford, along with an A.S. in Recording Arts from Full Sail University. He is certified in Qsys L2/201, and Dante L3 & DDM. Outside of work Pat enjoys astronomy and space technology, photography, and cooking and is also a survivor of several #30’s at SIB.

Nick Barnes, Chief Technology Officer
Nick joined NAT in 2013 as Director of Engineering. Before joining the NAT team, he was a lead programmer and project manager for the demanding markets of medical and financial services along with private and corporate markets. His skills include programming for solutions to harmonize multiple technology layers into coherent, user-friendly interfaces while maintaining reliability. He was promoted to his current position as Technology Chief in 2015. Nick's certifications include Crestron DMC-D, Crestron DMC-E, Crestron Programming I & II, Biamp Audia, Lutron Homeworks Advanced & QS Programming, Haivision Installation and Commissioning, Tandberg Endpoints, and Cisco TelePresence System Engineer. Outside of work Nick enjoys BBQ cooking, beer making (using a custom automated system developed from scratch), mountain biking, paintball, and spending time with family. He is a former BMX racer, music promoter, Karate black belt, and Junior Olympic speed skater.

Ken Beaudette, General Manager
Ken joined NAT in 2005 as a Technician after three years of theatrical audio and lighting at the Hartford Stage. His first experience with live sound came at a very young age when he sat behind a soundboard to make sure wireless microphones didn't feedback at his uncle’s theater.  From that day, he has had a fascination with the technical side of theater.  His vast knowledge base encompasses live sound, theatrical lighting design and consoles, computer-aided drafting, system control programming, rigging, fabrication, and many other skills. He was promoted to his current position in 2015 for his acute attention to detail and skills in all aspects of integration. Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin Pierce University in Technical Theater.  He is also Crestron DMC-E Certified, ETC Repair Technician Certified, QSC Q-Sys Level 2 Certified, and Dante Level 1, 2, 3, DDM. Outside of work, Ken enjoys working as a part-time photographer, snowboarding, golf, playing drums, and spending time outdoors with his wife, two daughters, son, and beagle, Otto. He is also a survivor of several #15’s at SIB.

Chris Mielert, Senior Draftsman and Fabricator
Chris joined NAT in 2010 as a Junior Draftsman and Fabricator. Before that, he spent eight years constructing and installing scenery for the Hartford Stage, honing his skills in welding, rigging, carpentry/woodworking, and stage lighting.  He obtained a diploma in CAD drafting from Porter and Chester Institute, and is OSHA 10 certified. Outside of work, he likes hiking in the woods and can sometimes be found defeating the thugs of the Cobra Kai dojo. He is the the proud parent of his two dogs Barron von Fluffy Pants, and Tsarina Anastasia.  

Tim Rinkerman, Senior Fabricator
Tim joined NAT in 1999. He is originally from Buffalo, NY, where he freelanced as an audio engineer and system owner, specializing in all aspects of live sound reinforcement. Tim moved to Connecticut in 1991 to become part of a large regional touring sound company where in addition to live engineering and mixing, he expanded his interests in mechanics. He learned, invented and built many flying portable audio systems which came in handy as he began working at NAT. He is certified OSHA 10, aerial lifts, forklifts, and Qsys Level 2. Outside of work Tim enjoys vintage audio equipment, vintage musical instruments, drag racing, and restoring classic anything from cars to guitars.

Kerry Clair, Purchasing Agent
Kerry joined NAT in 2013 as a Junior Technician. She grew up in a small farm town in Connecticut with a passion for music, playing various instruments for 12 years which developed into an interest in Audio Technology. Before NAT Kerry worked as a Technician for a local Casino, working with infrastructure for a wide range of equipment, as well as interning for a local radio station in the engineering department. Kerry holds a B.S. from University of Hartford in Audio Engineering Technology.  She is also QSC Q-Sys Level 2 Certified. Outside of work, Kerry enjoys listening to music, running, and hiking.

Sue Mangiagli, Accounting
Sue joined NAT in 2014 in Accounts Payable. She has no musical expertise whatsoever, so we keep her in the back office. Sue worked as a Project Manager at Accenture implementing systems for various clients. She assisted with the implementation of a Financial Accounting and Reporting System at CT DOL, a Document Management System at Boehringer Ingelheim, Accounts Receivable issue resolution at LabCorp, an Epic scheduling and electronic medical record system at Aetna Professional Management Corporation. Sue holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Fairfield University with Minor in Mathematics. Outside of work, she is actively involved in the First Congregational Church of Southington, Steeple Players, Girl Scouts, and her daughters’ schools. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her family. She resides in Southington with her three daughters, dog and two cats.

Chuck Lauf, Director Projects (Tek Electrix)
Chuck helped create NAT's sister company Tek Electrix in 2009 in his current position. Tek Electrix is the electrical contracting side of the A/V systems installations and is signatory with Local 90 and 35 IBEW. Before Tek, Chuck was a foreman for Woods Electric for 10 years and worked as an electrician for 14 years prior for various electrical contractors within Connecticut. He is a Connecticut licensed E1 Electrician and is certified in Aerial Lifts, OSHA-30, and Siemon. Outside of work Chuck enjoys playing golf, home remodeling projects, and spending time with his two daughters.

Jayson “JRon” Ronalds, Project Manager
JRon joined NAT in 2020. He holds a B.S. in Communications/Audio Production and completed a dual major in theatre with a focus in lighting. Before becoming a part of the NAT team, he spent 19 years in the live entertainment industry at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Upstate NY where he held several positions including Entertainment Technician (Monitor Engineer), Assistant Production Manager, and Entertainment Area Manager. His knowledge base encompasses live sound, theatrical lighting, rigging, general construction/electrical, among other skills. JRon is Dante Level 1, 2, and 3 certified. Outside of work JRon enjoys being with his family, boating, and snowboarding.