Feb 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly

STEVE KUSICIEL

Longtime Gepco employee and audio engineer Steve Kusiciel has passed away.

Kusiciel got his start in the audio engineering field while working at Paragon Studios, where he worked with the late Malcolm Chisholm and the late Marty Feldman, as well as Gepco founder Gary Geppert, whose friendship would later lead Kusiciel to join Gepco in 1991. Kusiciel then worked at Chicago Recording Company and Streeterville Studios (the latter also with Geppert). During this time, Kusiciel worked on projects for the Ohio Players and Tyrone Davis, among others.

At Gepco, as the company expanded and additional divisions were formed, Kusiciel took on more responsibilities for the design, installation and maintenance of many of the factory's manufacturing and other processes, later taking on lead responsibilities for the company's IT and test and measurement systems.

“Along with being a close friend, Steve was a part of the company's foundation, a welcoming presence in the workplace and a knowledgeable asset to the team,” says Geppert. “Regardless of how busy he was, Steve always made time for friends and co-workers. He was a natural teacher, ready to share his knowledge with anyone who asked. Steve will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”

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