About Bay Marketing

The Right People

Michael Pupo
Michael brought 11 years of audio/video retail experience to Bay Marketing when he joined the company in 1991. He, and Bret, bought the company in 2002. Michael is the sales rep for PA, NJ, and Delaware. Michael's high-level of industry expertise allows him to offer an unsurpassed level of product knowledge and technical support.

Bret Theakston
Bret brought 12 years of audio/video retail to Bay Marketing in 1992. Bret is the Sales Rep for Southern MD, DC, and VA. His extensive experience and competence in the industry makes him a powerful company resource.

Paul Houpert
Paul, one of the newest members of our team, brings years of custom audio/video sales experience to Bay Marketing. Paul’s sales history includes working as a manufacturer’s rep for both factories and independent sales organizations. His vast product and industry knowledge are a valuable asset to the company. His area will include the metro DC area, and looks forward to working with all the dealers in the region.

Lori Pupo
Lori came to Bay Marketing with 15 years of management experience and 2 years in the Custom Audio Video Industry. She manages our accounting, human resources and inside sales department.

Jim Wissinger
Jim is a highly knowledgeable audio/video professional with 10 years of retail and management experience. He is responsible for creating and implementing marketing material and over-seeing customer service.

Rick Staron
As a new addition to our team, Rick brings 23 years of management experience to the table. He’s responsible for customer service, distributing orders and the everday running of Bay Distributing.

Kelly Moyer
Kelly is the newby here at Bay, she brings 19 years of management experience with her in owning her own business. She is responsible for the direct orders for Bay Marketing, and customer service.

The Right Products

For over twenty years, Bay Marketing has been specializing in the sale of high-end home theater merchandise to factory-direct dealers (both retailers and custom installers) in the Mid-Atlantic territory. We provide a wide range of audio & video products from an impressive selection of top of the line manufacturers. Our large availability of products from audio/video to custom wiring solutions to home theater seating and lighting, etc. makes Bay Marketing the complete solution for your home theater purchasing needs. View our Bay Marketing manufacturers here.

As usual, Bay Marketing takes our service one step further than our competitors by also operating a distribution company - Bay Distributing. Among other things, this company responds to the time sensitive needs of our direct dealers by stocking various manufacturer items. Click here to view the list of manufactures available through Bay Distributing.

The Right Approach

Our Mission - To exceed the expectations of our dealers by providing an unmatched level of knowledge, experience, and customer service.

Bay Marketing takes pride in providing the finest in dealer service and support; we specialize in providing an unparalleled level of experience, professionalism and sales performance. We want you, and our factories, to know that we work hard for our dealers and manufacturer partners. We have offices in both the north and the south, a highly competent staff of six, including three outside sales professionals and a dedicated marketing person (who handles website development, dealer communications, newsletters, etc.).

In addition, we also have a complimentary rep distribution business in the Mid-Atlantic territory – Bay Distributing.

Together the two companies strive to be the complete solution for the custom installation and retail market.