INDIANAPOLIS, IN 10.29.2025 — Premium Audio Company, LLC (“PAC”) is proud to announce the appointment of its President and CEO, Paul Jacobs, to the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) Board of Industry Leaders (BIL). Jacobs joins a distinguished group of executives from CTA member companies who bring deep expertise in consumer technology and represent the industry’s collective interests.

Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of CTA, stated, “We’re thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of innovators and visionaries to CTA’s Executive Board and Board of Industry Leaders.”

Paul’s 43-year career in Consumer Electronics includes 33 years at Klipsch, Premium Audio Company. He began in 1982 with Fretter Appliance, opening markets and completing his first retail acquisition, gained distribution experience at National Mill Supply, and managed major brands with Lyons & Associates. At Klipsch, he rose from sales representative to President and CEO, shaping the company’s growth and reputation in premium audio. He brings decades of executive leadership in manufacturing and sales to the CTA Board of Industry Leaders, drawing on experience with Klipsch, Onkyo, and Premium Audio Company.

“On behalf of myself and the entire PAC team, I am deeply honored to serve on the CTA Board of Industry Leaders,” said Jacobs. “As we approach eight decades of innovation, with PAC celebrating the 80th anniversaries of both Klipsch and Onkyo, our commitment to advancing the consumer electronics industry has never been stronger. It is a privilege to represent PAC and Gentex while contributing to the important work of the CTA boards and leadership team.”

CTA 10-21-25 Press Announcement: 

https://www.cta.tech/press-releases/cta-announces-2026-executive-board-and-board-of-industry-leaders

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About Premium Audio Company, LLC

Established in 2020, Premium Audio Company is the most innovative, complete, and premium audio solutions provider in consumer technology. We connect people to their passion for entertainment. Premium Audio Company includes some of the most legendary and revered brands — Klipsch, Onkyo, Integra, Magnat, and Heco. Premium Audio Company, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX).

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