The Legacy of TEA

Bill Pegler | President and Founder

What started in 1969 as ‘one guy with a brief-case’ has matured into 20 plus dedicated professionals who are responsible for providing a world class range of headsets and communications products.  This ‘hard driving’ bunch make customer satisfaction their number 1 priority. Today’s focus is on tactical headsets but many years ago we were the commanding marketer of Video Tape Cleaners and Evaluators – Broadcast Intercom communications – video delays – essential for video switching and video filters – a vital component of analog to digital video products.  Over the years, we have partnered with outstanding industry leaders such as Matthey, LINK, Racal and Davies – all UK and Elcon, Canada.

Today, TEA headsets are the #1 choice of American Special Forces as well Law Enforcement SWAT teams – these are very serious guys who need and deserve cutting edge communications and they have our undivided attention.

Steve Tocidlowski | Vice President and Director of Business Development

Steve joined TEA about 35 years ago and has been involved in every aspect of our operations ever since. When he’s not involved with company operations and product design, he concentrates on new business development. Steve has played a major role in the growth of our company and the outstanding relationship we have within the SOF and Law Enforcement communities. He has become an international authority on acoustic design and headset applications and is personally responsible for our current range of products.

Nicholas Lafferty | Director of Marketing and Training

Nick joined the TEA team in 2009 as the Director of Marketing. Nick started his career in the USAF as a Special Forces Operator. Over the past decade he has gained extensive experience in headset development, engineering, global operations, training, sales and marketing. His background helps bridge the gap between R&D and our tactical customers. Nick is directly responsible for the recent redesign of TEA's company image, all of our marketing efforts as well as the training of SOCOM/SWAT operators. He also plays an active role in our military, law enforcement and program level sales efforts.

Gus Prohaszka | Director of Operations

Gus joined the TEA team in 1996. For the past 14 years Gus has been a key figure in overseeing the day to day operations of the company. He supervises personnel, manufacturing, purchasing and logistics. Over the years his operational and sales expertise has and continues to have a major impact on the strong reputation that TEA has today.

Jeff Norment | Director of Sales

Jeff joined the TEA team in 2010. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2006, where he held the position of Regimental Signal Detachment 1SG and Regimental Signal Operations NCOIC. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in organizing, managing, installing, operating tactical communications in remote locations and has also been involved with projects from Natick Labs and Darpa. Jeff contributes in the growth of TEA military, government and program level sales.

Gerard Rotunno | Sales

Gerard joined the TEA team in early 2005. As a native Australian, he has extensive experience working with many different cultures abroad and also speaks several languages. Gerard contributes in the growth of TEA sales in our military and law enforcement markets.