Long before Cutting Edge Design opened its doors to the public in 1995, owner and company president Roland Munroe was deeply involved in A/V and the audio video industry, including holding multiple successful sales management positions with reputable Pacific Northwest audio video retail institutions including Magnolia Hi-Fi, Northwest Auto Sound, Pacific Stereo, and Sound Advice.
Looking back Roland has always loved music, which ultimately lead him into the A/V industry after college. So as the A/V industry slowly evolved during those years and new opportunities for specialty trades including low voltage began to blossom, Roland realized that his calling was to start his own low voltage A/V company.
So in 1995, with his love of music and audio systems, wood working and construction experience, and an extensive exposure to the A/V industry over those years… he ultimately formulated a business plan to branch out on his own and start Cutting Edge Design, Inc. the Audio Video Integration Company.
Since the early days the company has grown steadily… helped in part by the introduction of new technologies like DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and flat panel TVs. To date the company has gone through several successful transitions, including the addition of two business partners (Aaron Van Beek and Karl Anderson).
Today the A/V integration industry is a $25 billion dollar industry and Cutting Edge Design has kept pace with its evolution spurred on by a loyal referring customer base, constant A/V product and technology innovations, and the activities of industry trade groups including CEDIA and InfoComm.