Key Contacts
Linda Goldsmith 419.874.2850 ext. 302     419.874.8056
Kevin Olden 419.874.2850 ext. 308     419.874.8056
Leslie Rayle 419.874.2850 ext 306     419.874.8056
Jorge Alfaro 419.874.2850 ext 303     419.874.8056
Mike Siddall 614.261.1272     614.263.5529
Dennis Rollins 419.874.2850 ext 305     419.874.8056
Rachael Karmol 419.874.2850 ext 300     419.874.8056

 

 

 

Linda Goldsmith

      President, Chief Financial Officer

  • Chief Executive Office
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Experienced broadcast professional with producer credits
  • Can be reached at the home office at ext. 302

Email: linda@provideosystems.com

A 1981 Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graduate of Bowling Green University, Linda began her career in television at WBGU-TV in 1978 while carrying a full class schedule at the University. 

While at WGBU-TV, Linda was involved in all aspects of television production, including live studio productions, studio lighting, field and post-production. She was heavily involved in both live studio and in-field productions, as a producer/director.  During her senior year, she produced, directed and edited a 90-minute feature presentation with Scott Hamilton and other Olympic athletes. The program enjoyed both local and national exposure.  

Upon graduation, Linda joined the staff of WDHO-TV (now WNWO-TV), an ABC affiliate as producer for the live “AM Magazine” program.  Later, Linda was hired on as a director/producer at the ABC affiliate, WTVG-TV. Initially directing news and commercial production, she later advanced to the position of Production Manager.  Currently, Linda serves as President and Chief Financial Officer for ProVideo Systems, Inc.


 

Kevin E. Olden, CBTE, CBNT

VP of Engineering and Operations

  • Certified Broadcast TV Engineer, Certified Broadcast Network Technologist, SBE
  • Manufacturer Trained Service Technician: Betacam SP Studio, CCD Camera, U-matic, Uplink, Windows NT, QNIX, MPEG-2, DTV/HDTV Conversion Solutions, etc.
  • System Design/Integration/Installation Coordination
  • 25 years experience in CATV, SMATV, Professional Production/Rentals, Manufacturer FSE, Broadcast TV
  • Can be reached at the home office at ext. 308

Email: kevin@provideosystems.com

A twenty-eight year veteran of the broadcast industry, Kevin Olden has extensive experience with live production, equipment maintenance and systems engineering. Kevin is an award-winning graduate from Grays Harbor College, WA and Western Washington University, WA.  He is involved in all aspects of planning, designing and installation of video/audio systems for broadcast mobile truck and television studio production facilities.

Kevin began his career during college as a technician and later, production manager for VIDEOTAPEstries, an independent production company in Washington; later as Local Origination Director for TCI-Cablevision in Bellingham, he built a studio/mobile production facility for cable franchise requirements and regional TCI marketing support.  

After moving to Dallas, TX, he began as service/installation technician for  MZB/Gray, Inc., a broadcast sales and system integration company, and was later  promoted to broadcast rentals manager, leading that department to record earnings.  While in Dallas, he performed duties as  a National Field Service Engineer for Ikegami Electronics, supporting salesman and customers over a  six-state territory in the Southwest Region.

In 1993, he accepted a position with WTOL-TV in Toledo, Ohio, as maintenance engineer. His responsibilities included news room remodeling, facility infrastructure installation, edit suite upgrade, network and phone installation, NewStar integration, master control rewire, and repair/operation of the station’s live-truck. Promoted to Dir. of Research and Marketing, he coordinated the changeover to a Columbine/JDS traffic system, installation and programming of an Interactive Voice Response system, developed a sales support guide, coordinated the upgrade to local area network, and performed regular research/marketing duties.  

Kevin joined ProVideo Systems, Inc. in 1997 as Director of Engineering (now as VP, Engineering and Operations) participating in design, fabrication and installation of numerous systems throughout the ProVideo Systems, Inc., sales area. He is SBE Certified as a Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE)  and as a Certified Broadcast Network Technologist (CBNT) and is nationally recognized as a remote senior video engineer, technical manager or data interface specialist for network multi-camera mobile productions.  He is the Chairman of Northwest Ohio Chapter 104 of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE).

 

                                             

Jorge Alfaro

Sales Manager 

  • Manager of Sales Department
  • Outside Sales: Michigan and the surrounding market
  • Account Responsibilities
  • 30  year veteran of broadcast industry

 

Email: jorge@provideosystems.com

 

A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Mr. Alfaro has worked in the broadcast industry for over 30 years. He has held positions in educational and broadcast television, post-production, and equipment sales. Jorge began his career as a Television Specialist for the San Diego Unified School District and later became Director of Telecommunications for the Adrian Public Schools. His broadcast experience includes positions with WGTE-TV, Toledo and WTVS-TV, Detroit where he worked in ITV and production. In 1980 Mr. Alfaro moved into broadcast equipment sales where he has since held a number of jobs in both sales and management. He has served as Section Manager for the Detroit chapter of the SMPTE and currently holds the CTS certification from the International Communications Industry Association.

 

                                             

Mike Siddall

Sales Engineer 

  • Outside Sales: Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati an the surrounding markets
  • Account Responsibilities
  • 17  year veteran of broadcast industry
  • Former editor and TV Director

 

Email: mike@provideosystems.com

 

Mike graduated from Capital University in 1983 with a major in broadcasting.  His professional career started with 4 years in the broadcast television industry.  He has spent 17 years in various positions in commercial production including shooting, directing and editing.  The last 10 years he also assumed the engineering responsibility for a major production facility in the Columbus area.  Mike joined ProVideo in January of 2005.

 

 

 

Leslie Rayle

        Integration Support

 

                                    Email leslie@provideosystems.com

Leslie Rayle is a twenty-year veteran having worked at a variety of commercial establishments while serving as operational support to company presidents. Leslie joined ProVideo Systems, Inc in January of 2000 as office manager and was promoted to the position of Operations Manager in July if that same year. Leslie is involved with many aspects of business disciplines including financial analysis. Her expertise extends to payroll, accounts payables and receivables. She is responsible for weekly and monthly financial reports, invoicing, reconciliation, payroll taxes, monthly tax payments and preparation of financial statements for accounting and quarterly audits. Leslie has purchased equipment, machinery and telephone systems. She produces written correspondences, technical reports, analytical tables, databases, drawings and diagrams. She is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Claris FileMaker, MYOB and Peachtree accounting software. She is knowledgeable in all matters of shipping and receiving and is the backbone of the ProVideo Systems, Inc administration and clientele support.