Biographies

Tom Barrett is President of Ambient and oversees the Company’s Engineering and Sales initiatives. Tom is the primary architect for all customer solutions and is highly regarded for his expertise in a wide range of communications technologies. In recent years, Tom has served as a key technology consultant for the U.S. Army’s Classroom XXI Program.

From an early age, Tom has had an endless fascination with the dissection of electronics in terms of how and why things work. Tom credits his love of taking things apart and putting them back together as the core of his success in applying his problem solving abilities to the unique challenges of Ambient’s customers.

Prior to Ambient, Tom had a variety of experiences from serving as the Audio Engineer for several touring musical acts to coordinating microwave and satellite communications technologies for Rhode Island television station WLNE, an ABC affiliate.

Tim Quigley is Vice President of Ambient and oversees the Company’s Marketing and Finance initiatives. Upon graduating from the University of Rhode Island, Tim spent several years teaching high school English. This experience has proved invaluable for Tim as he focuses a great deal of time and attention on making sure that Ambient’s complex technologies and solutions are explained and marketed in terms that are easy to understand among Ambient’s customers, partners and non-technical personnel.

An accomplished musician, Tim knows what its like to be on both sides of the stage and draws upon this mindset when recommending options for event production to Ambient’s customers. Outside of Ambient, Tim plays guitar with Erik Narwhal and the Manatees and has worked with such notable acts as Cheap Trick, Tower of Power, Sammy Hagar, and Spin Doctors. The band also performs at some of the world's top casinos, including Foxwoods and The Luxor in Las Vegas.

Tim Yuettner is the Secretary / Treasurer of Ambient and oversees the Company’s Operations. Tim’s vast prior experience in installing and servicing security, fire alarm, access control and closed circuit television systems has played a tremendous role in the development of Ambient’s installation expertise and techniques.

A born manager, Tim dedicates a significant amount of his time and attention to ensuring that all Ambient customers receive the highest levels of quality and service. Although Tim relies heavily on his experience as a systems installer and audio technician, he credits his ability to “trust his senses over gauges and meters” with providing him an edge.

A musician for over twenty years, Tim has contributed his vocal and bass guitar playing talents to several bands and has performed at venues including Foxwoods Casino and The Providence Performing Arts Center.


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