Sunday, February 21, 2021

In July 2020, Mark Gerick, a very experienced Reprographics Industry veteran, left ARC Document Solutions to join Wet Sounds

In July 2020, Mark Gerick departed ARC Document Solutions and the Reprographics Industry to join “Wet Sounds” as its Chief Operating Officer.  Wet Sounds is located in Richmond, TX.  Wet Sounds is a maker of high-performance marine and powersports audio systems

 

Counting his time with Ridgway’s, which was ARC’s largest acquisition, Mark’s career in the Reprographics Industry spanned some 27 years.  

 

We wish Mark the best of luck and success with Wet Sounds.

 

Mark’s prior positions:


Senior Vice President

ARC Document Solutions Full-time

Dates Employed2010 – Jul 2020

Employment Duration10 yrs

LocationHouston, Texas Area

 

▪ Managed over 30 locations across 7 states with 230 employees
▪ Directed 4 business lines of Managed Print Services, Archival and Information Management, Grand Format Color (RIOT Color) and Traditional Print
▪ Directed the Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting each year
▪ Supervised the Accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Receivables 
▪ Developed, communicated and administered clear policies and procedures to streamline operations and cutting non-essential expenditures by 40%
▪ Implemented 4 new company acquisitions into new markets
▪ Received Distinguished Most Improved Gross Profit Margin Award

President

Ridgway's (currently ARC) Full-time

Dates EmployedOct 1998 – Nov 2010

Employment Duration12 yrs 2 mos

LocationHouston, Texas Area

 

▪ Led Operations and Sales Divisions across Southern Region consisting of 167 employees 
▪ Increased the RIOT Color and Manager Print Service revenue by 43 percent within first year 
▪ Drove Archival / Scanning Revenues by 210 percent
▪ Elected as the PEER Group Leader across the United States  
▪ Produced annual budget and tracked performance to achieve

VP Sales and Marketing

Ridgway's

Dates Employed1993 – 1998

Employment Duration5 yrs

LocationHouston, Texas Area

 

▪ Managed Sales and Marketing staff of 23 team members, setting quarterly KPIs, managing Houston, TX  
their progress and achieving over 99% success rate
▪ Organized and executed sales strategies to reach undiscovered markets
▪ Build a strong Sales and Operational Team attitude
▪ Exceeded Sales Quotas every year
▪ Maintained Excellent Client Satisfaction
▪ Increased YoY Sales Growth by 14% on average

 

https://www.wetsounds.com

 

June 30, 2020, ROSENBERG, Texas – (Realty News Report) – Wet Sounds, a maker of high-performance marine and powersports audio systems, plans to build a new facility in Rosenberg spanning 118,386 SF of warehouse, fabrication and office space.

A design/build project by Houston-based KDW, the new Wet Sounds facility will be located on a 27-acre tract at 2975 Louise Street, about a mile north of the Southwest Freeway (Highway 59).

“Wet Sounds will bring significant capital investment to the tax rolls and create 40 to 50 high-paying jobs,” says Rosenberg Mayor William Benton. “It is a first-class company. We are honored to have them here in Rosenberg and greatly look forward to working with them.”

The site, near Airport Avenue, has been master planned to accommodate a total of 280,000 SF of future development.

Founded in 2005, Wet Sounds product lines include high-end marine and powersports amps, soundbars and subwoofers.  The company also offers a line of audio-powered coolers and accessories.

 

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