Staff

Roger Talkov

Managing Partner
(781) 431-8708 x211
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Roger has been working in audio for over 45 years, hence his gray hair. Roger attended the University of Miami with Bill Porter as his mentor and Berklee College of Music, followed by 11 years at NYC’s Hit Factory. Roger’s credits include Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Keith Richards’ “Talk is Cheap”, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, and many others. Roger also did a brief live sound stint with the Expensive Winos and on the Amnesty International World Tour with Sting. After serving as Director of Partnering Programs at Sonic Solutions, Roger went into business for himself, founding DVDLabs, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a new media leader that created some of the first HD audio discs. In 2011, he joined Parsons Audio. He works tirelessly as a volunteer in his hometown of Swampscott and also holds a 200GT Captain’s License.

Rick Scott

Sales Weasel
(781) 431-8708 x213
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With over 25 years of sales experience at Parsons Audio, Rick is the only alum of the “old” Parsons among the new owners.  He is a founding member of the musical group Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, serves on the Executive Committee of the Boston AES, and is a man of few words (unless you get him talking about cars, the Red Sox, microbrews or gear!).  Rick owns a vintage motorcycle and would be an avid rider if he had any spare time

William Castro

VP of Sales
(781) 431-8708 x225
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A professional sound engineer and acoustician, Castro has more than 20 years of experience working in the music and entertainment industry, including working directly with international record labels and urban and Latin urban music artists. In the past two decades, Castro has provided strategic counsel for music studio owners, artists, and investors looking to finance and launch their own music studios. He has also designed and overseen the building of numerous music studios in Puerto Rico, Florida, and New York City. Willy also records and mixes music intended for international consumer audiences and has vast experience in international pro audio e-commerce.

Cat Reuthe

Office Manager
(781) 431-8708 x218
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Cat earned her BS in Communications with an emphasis on Audio in 2008 from the New England School of Communications. Prior to joining the Parsons family in 2011, she worked as an Assistant Engineer at East Coast Recording Company in Warminster, PA. Cat has become an integral part of the Parsons team, wearing many hats and helping keep everyone in line as the Office Manager. When she’s not busy answering audio questions, Cat can be found spending time with her plethora of pets at home, enjoying the great outdoors with her boyfriend, or visiting family in New Hampshire.

Steve Wirtes

Sales Support
(781) 431-8708 x212
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Steve studied Audio Engineering at The New England Institute of Art, graduating in 2012. Previously, he’s worked as a Technical Support Representative for Bose, as well as Assistant Engineer at Labrador Studios, where he continues to freelance. Steve joined Parsons in early 2016 assisting with sales and installations. Living close to the city allows him to pursue his niche of recording standup comedy albums. Also an avid podcast enthusiast, Steve’s non-audio spare time is usually spent paddle-boarding and clamming with family down on Cape Cod in beautiful Onset.

Marko Freedman

Partner & VP of whatever is left
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Marko is a recording engineer/studio owner (Labrador Studios) and working musician of over 40 years. Marko understands the needs of the home recording enthusiast as well as the discerning professional, always staying current with the latest market conditions and emerging trends. Marko’s friendly and wacky demeanor makes it easy to talk to him and utilize his wealth of experience both as a recording studio owner and as a musician while providing great insight into the workings of the music industry. Marko’s also a board certified Physician Assistant and a professor at Tufts Medical School. So, if you need a prescription for an audio problem or even something more personal, Marko is your man.

Morgan Chasse

Marketing Manager & Sales Support
(781) 431-8708 x221
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Morgan received her Bachelor of Science in Communications: Audio Engineering at New England School of Communications in Bangor, ME in 2016. Prior to joining the Parsons team, she was an intern at Soundtrack Boston, Editbar, and Sweet Rickey. Since her mid-college years, she has been a freelance live sound engineer, AV technician, and location recording engineer. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, gardening, playing a plethora of instruments, and rock climbing.

Ken Furutani

Technical Services
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Ken has been working in Professional Audio, video and the IT industry since 1983 as a technician, installer and systems and facility designer. Ken is the go-to person at Boston’s Symphony Hall among other larger venues for Parsons Audio. Ken enjoys working with architects, designers and project team members and occasionally can be seen on the slopes or fishing on the Cape.

Matt Dailey

Install Technician
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Matt Dailey hails from Dover, NH. He graduated cum laude from New England School of Communications at Husson University with a B.S. in Communications Technology (Live Sound concentration) in May, 2017. He has experience in Audio from small bars up through theatrical productions and festivals. During his free time Matt can typically be found taking photos, making music or watching movies.

Zachary Lacroix

System Technician
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Zachary studied Live Sound Technology at Husson University’s New England School of Communications and graduated in 2019. He is excited to work on sound systems of all sizes, and always loves to learn about what’s new in software and hardware. Before coming to Parsons, Zachary worked as freelance in AV production around Boston and in theaters at home and college. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, biking, and hiking, but can also be found tinkering with his car or computer.

Chris Ostrom

Sales Representative 

781-431-8708 ext 214

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After receiving his Associates Degree in Science for Audio Production from the New England Institute of Art, Chris took on the role of Staff Engineer at The Bridge Sound and Stage and continues to freelance there. Chris has worked with various local artists and podcasts during his time at the Bridge and is always excited to share his knowledge of studio recording and operations with anyone. In his free time, Chris enjoys playing guitar and trading stories with friends.