There was no shortage of candidates for our look at some of the young people who are making a difference for their companies and this industry. See who made the cut for 2014.

At 28, Bryan Gorog of BCG Concepts in Los Angeles is already a 10-year veteran of the electronics industry. The combination of having so much experience under his belt while still a young man is serving him well not only in creating, selling and installing integrated A/V and control packages that are attractive and affordable for GenY clients, but also in running his business efficiently. 

Gorog’s playbook is not unlike many small veteran integrators: He runs a lean-and-mean operation in which he does all the sales and system design himself. He also recognizes the importance of strong customer service and upselling audio via a quality demo technique in his home showroom. 

But where he departs from the norm is how he brings his solutions to market for the next generation of custom electronics clients. The Internet, packaged solutions for condo owners and a successful collaborative relationship with skateboard legend and MTV star Rob Dyrdek are all means BCG uses to grow. Internally, he also embraces technology and software for purchasing, communications, billing and more... 

Director of Educational Technology, Javy Martinez, discusses the Buckley School Tech Room with 146" touch screen video wall, multiple gaming stations, Xbox360, Wii and much more.

A television's lifespan can be pretty long, and sometimes clients just don't feel like upgrading what they view as a big investment. So don't be too surprised every time you go into a house that has all kinds of modern technology amenities but still relies on a behemoth rear-projection or CRT TV in the living room...

When working in the homes of audiophiles, integrators must really keep on their toes. Bryan Gorog, president or Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based BCG Concepts, knew going into this job that the homeowner would be scrutinizing his work. The client, a well-known producer and concert promoter...