H omeTalk enjoys one of the most loyal and long standing staff’s in the industry. We have a combined 70+ years of experience in a business that is generally considered less than 10 years old. Each of our staff takes pride in their craftsmanship, attention to detail, ability to solve problems as they occur, and of leaving satisfied customers at the end of each day.
John Bringenberg, President, CEO
With over 20 years of senior development experience in the cable TV industry, John has led several national developments of technology and services for the digital home. He has written trade articles on the subject of home integration and has been guest speaker at national functions. He lives in Denver with his wife and daughter.
Derek Hawkins, Sr. Marketing Director
Derek has led HomeTalk in both operations and sales and currently heads up builder relations and homeowner consulting efforts with our leading clients. Derek contributed part of his career to the US Marines.
Derek Manzanares, Marketing
Derek has served the technology distribution business for over 5 years. He currently is responsible for several of HomeTalk’s semi custom builders and their homeowner clients providing sales consulting services and relationship management.
Dave Houston, Sr. Integration Specialist
Dave has worked on special accounts, VIP accounts, and high end automation and integration solutions for HomeTalk for over 7 years. He is a master problem solver and a trusted advisor to HomeTalk’s clients.
Kara Robinson, Administration
Kara has managed business operations for HomeTalk since its inception with responsibilities for financial records, payables, receivables, document flow and payroll.
Jay Malone, Operations, Trim
Jay has worked extensively in both trim and pre-wire for HomeTalk for over 5 years. He currently is responsible for all scheduling of trim jobs and builder field relations. He also monitors the company’s quality control. Jay contributed part of his career to the US Army.
Aaron Campbell, Senior Services Tech
Aaron has been with HomeTalk since its initial formation handling virtually every field and inside operational tasks. He currently is responsible for responding to all service related issues as well as applying his expertise as one of the company’s lead security specialists. He lives in a home built by one of our client builders with his wife and 2 children.
Christen Knowles, Sr. Integration Specialist
Christen is HomeTalk's expert at high end audio, home theater, video and media integration. Christen came to HomeTalk from his own practice in providing audio / video based solutions to demanding homeowners and custom builders.