The Bellevue Christian Center, in Bellevue, Nebraska recently renovated an auditorium that would be used as a temporary sanctuary so its existing sanctuary could also be renovated.
AV systems integrator Whiteley Solutions turned to Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro). “We knew they’d have what we needed, and they’d have it on site when we needed it,” says Zach Anthony, senior systems engineer at Whiteley Solutions.
The equipment list was substantial and included lighting systems from Martin, Chauvet, Altman and Elation; audio products from Yamaha, RCF, Sennheiser and AKG; and video platforms from manufacturers including Vaddio, Blackmagic Design and Da-Lite.
The project was scheduled for two phases, the first taking some audio and acoustical products into the church’s auditorium to allow it to be used to hold Sunday services.
Once that was done, the work switched to the existing sanctuary, where the vast majority of the equipment purchased through GC Pro would be utilized.
GC Pro’s depth of inventory and logistical capabilities were crucial to the project’s success, says Anthony. “We’re a young contender in the AV industry,” he says, referring to the very recent merger of Whiteley Solutions with another regional AV systems integration company.
“What GC Pro gives us for complex projects like this is a one-stop vendor that can supply us with everything we needed on this job — every part, every product, every bolt. And they can do it at competitive prices. And on a project like this, time is critical. They simplified the process for us and the client.”
GC Pro also supported the project by taking care of the logistics, arranging for shipping from Dallas to the suburban Omaha job site. Jeff McDaniel, the GC Pro account manager that Anthony worked with, says this is what GC Pro does every day.
“We have the broadest selection of equipment in the business, so even the esoteric items are able to be sourced immediately,” he explains. “And GC Pro has locations all over the country, so getting it to a remote job location on time isn’t a problem. There’s no other company that can offer that level of service.”
Zach Anthony agrees — the Bellevue Christian Center project was scheduled to finish on time, with the opening on June 7.
“I’ve been working closely with GC Pro for five years, and they have never let me down,” he says. “It’s been a rewarding relationship, for me and for my clients.”
