Charlie Santmire started The Sound Environment 47 years ago and hasn’t looked back. He has wide-ranging musical and audio knowledge. He has designed many rooms for the store and clients and they always look and sound spectacular. He is deeply immersed in classical music, attending live orchestral concerts frequently in Omaha and around the country. The annual Aspen Music Festival is a favorite.

Doug has been Charlie’s partner in The Sound Environment for six years. His audiophile roots go back into the 1960’s and he was one of Charlie’s very early customers. Doug has eclectic musical tastes including vocal music, jazz and classical and is the proud owner of a very large library of music. He has a knack for putting together awesome playlists and always knows the right song to put on no matter the genre of music.

Jim is the Sound Environment’s long-time installation specialist. For almost 38 years he’s been meeting clients needs with amazing multi-room and theater set-ups. We get great feedback from clients working with Jim, many who have gotten his help in home after home. He works extremely well with designers and architects to make any project’s vision come to life. Jim likes rock, jazz, and a bit of classical in his musical diet.

Gale has an impressive 30 years of experience with TSE. He is a master of system setup and in his spare time plays drums for a local rockin’ soul band. He has a music degree from UNL, is our go-to guy for everything analog, and is one of the best audio advisors in the business. Gale enjoys jazz, classical, and classic rock.

Famous Quote:

“Get the pace and rhythm right and the rest will follow.”

Todd has a passion for a well thought out stereo or home theater system. He’s been with TSE for 10 years, distinguishing himself as a favorite advisor of many of our clients. In his time with TSE, Todd has grown to an incredible system setup specialist. He enjoys a wide range of electronic, art-pop, and experimental music.

Famous Quote:

“A great system is as much about execution as it is product.”

Zach is our new Audio Consultant, but he’s not new to great sound. He played trumpet and French horn in school, and has spent years building a great stereo. He’s traded in his job in biological indicator R&D (ask Zach) for his first love, music. Zach likes alt-rock and electronic music and is active in the local music scene.

Famous Quote:

“I get to go to Wilson training in my second week, what a great job!”

Sandi is the Sound Environment’s accountant. She has been with us for two years and keeps the financial ship tight. To get away from the world of numbers, Sandi enjoys spending time with her beautiful grandchildren, riding horses, swimming, and even country-western dancing. Chances are if Sandi throws on some music it will be in the country or pop music realms.

Eric oversees store activities, marketing, our web site and social media. He’s played in a band as lead guitarist and loves all genres of rock, electronic music, classical and has recently been delving into jazz thanks to the guitar stylings of Grant Green and albums like “A Tribute to Jack Johnson” by Miles Davis. He’s been with the company for five years.

Ben is our shipping, receiving, and inventory guy. He’s also become adept at installation through his work with Jim Wichita. At a young age Ben developed into a musician playing guitar and creating electronic music. Ben has been with us for three years and loves all music including hard rock, electronic, and classical. Exposure to new music in the store has him branching out even further.