Philadelphia, PA — August 27, 2025 — Almo Pro AV, a leading value-added North American Pro AV distributor with nationwide reach, announced today that Josh Taylor, Sales Director and Amanda Mecutchen, Director of Customer Marketing, have been named part of Commercial Integrator’s (CI) 2025 admirable class of 40 Influencers Under 40.
According to CI, each year, there’s a wide-ranging search of all corners of the commercial AV industry to find the women and men who, despite being younger than 40, have proven themselves genuine superstars and industry-changers.
“With more than 300 individual nominations this year, the CI 40 Under 40 list was more competitive than ever before,” Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security, Emerald, said. “For two Almo associates — Josh Taylor and Amanda Mecutchen — to earn places on this coveted list speaks not only to their personal excellence but also to an organizational culture of excellence. I can’t wait to see Josh and Amanda’s ongoing contributions to their company and to our industry.”
Almo Pro AV’s Executive Vice President, Dan Smith said, “We’re thrilled to celebrate Josh and Amanda for being recognized on this prestigious list.” He added, “Make no mistake, leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about behaviors. And every day, Josh and Amanda show us what true leadership looks like: dedication, collaboration, creativity, and a relentless drive to make everyone they engage with stronger.”
With 13 years of experience in various sales roles at Almo Pro AV, Josh Taylor stands out as an exceptional sales leader with visionary leadership and deep industry knowledge. This leadership inspires his team to perform at their best, fostering a culture of excellence. Whether mentoring rising talent or leading transformative initiatives, Taylor consistently elevates company performance and industry benchmarks. He is a top-performing sales director who exceeds revenue and profit goals, however, he makes time to regularly mentor and train his inside/outside sales team to drive their professional development.
Amanda Mecutchen brings a rare mix of deep commitment and a people-first mindset that fuels both her own growth and the success of those around her. She began her Almo career in Appliances and Hospitality before moving into Pro AV. In the newly created role of Director, Customer Marketing, Mecutchen leads marketing strategies to drive customer growth, enhance brand performance, and deliver measurable business results. While her focus is on developing creative and impactful marketing initiatives that foster long-term success, her passion is building strong, longstanding partnerships with vendor partners and increasing customer engagement.
Both Taylor and Mecutchen will be on the fall leg of Almo Pro AV’s E4 Experience, coming to Santa Clara on September 10 and Chicago on October 7.
About the E4 Experience
The E4 Experience brings together top educators, manufacturing partners, AVIXA CTS Renewal Unit certified training, technology firsts and endless networking opportunities. Attendees can expect to learn the latest business and industry trends necessary to stay productive and gain valuable skills that can immediately be implemented. E4 stands for the four main pillars of the experience: Explore, Engage, Educate, Expo.
About Almo Pro AV
Formed in 2009, Almo Pro AV is a leading value-added North American Pro AV distributor with nationwide reach. Backed by a team of seasoned professionals with deep technical expertise and vertical-specific knowledge, Almo Pro AV delivers personalized service and support to customers of all sizes. Almo Pro AV’s focus extends beyond Pro AV, with dedicated teams focused on Hospitality, Emerging Technologies, Professional Services, and NSP. With strong industry relationships and a commitment to partner success, Almo Pro AV goes beyond distribution, empowering customers with the products, training, and support they need to grow with confidence. Follow Almo Pro AV on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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