TAG Opens Its First U.S. Office In California

TAG Video Systems, a provider of IP monitoring and high-quality multiviewer solutions for the broadcast, production and post markets, will open its first U.S.-based office in the Los Angeles area, underscoring the company’s commitment to, and presence in, the important U.S. market.

TAG’s LA operation will be run by industry veteran Bil Apker, who brings more than 27 years of experience in the broadcasting and manufacturing industries to his new role as vice president of sales, U.S.

“We are extremely excited to be able to work more directly with our customers in the United States now, and increase our presence in this vital region,” said company CEO Abe Zerbib. “We are also delighted to welcome Bil to the team. We have every confidence that his outstanding business skills and technical prowess will be a tremendous asset to our current and growing US customer-base. Bil’s firm grasp of our industry’s technology evolution allows him to clearly identify TAG’s IP-based multiviewer and monitoring systems as the disruptors that they are. We couldn’t ask for a better representative to serve as the face of the company in the US and deliver the message that we are changing the way media is viewed.”

Prior to joining TAG Video Systems, Apker served as director of Western U.S. sales for ChyronHego where he was instrumental in re-establishing the brand in broadcast, production, and sports markets.

He also held management-level positions for numerous high-profile companies including director of strategic accounts for BroadStream Solutions, Western U.S. sales director for the Snell Group (now Grass Valley Group), Western U.S. broadcast account manager and senior field support engineer for Miranda Technologies (now Grass Valley Group) and customer support manager for Harris BCD Group. Apker also served as an engineer/consultant for NBC Universal Network News.