Marshall Graphics Systems is a Value-added Reseller of products and services from many manufacturers in the digital media marketplace. We provide solutions addressing digital workflows associated with editorial environments of Avid Technology Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple Final Cut X, BMD Resolve, and others. No two workflows are alike, often involving tasks such as ingest, shared digital storage, media asset management, automation of tasks, manipulation of media codecs and metadata, archival, and delivery systems. The solutions range from simple to complex, depending on client needs and the technology required to address those needs whether on-prem or in the cloud. There are a lot of pitfalls in complex workflows, and we have years of experience addressing those.
Marshall Graphics Systems is an Elite Solutions Provider for Avid Technology, Inc. and has been for many years. This is the most demanding class of reseller that Avid certifies. Our personnel are among the most competent in the United States in selling, deploying and supporting Avid systems. Over half our business is selling and supporting many systems from other manufacturers, both
complementary and competitive with Avid. For instance, we have technical certifications from ELEMENTS, EditShare, Facilis Technology, Apace Systems, StorageDNA, SNS (Studio Network Solutions), Vizrt (previously NewTek), TrueNAS Systems, Jet Digital, P5, Iodyne, and others.
For 48 years, we have been a developer and a value-added reseller for some of the best manufacturers in the digital marketplace. We have helped pioneer the birth and proliferation of many products that are now mainstays in the industry.
Bill Hite, President
PROJECT MANAGER
STRATEGIC SALES
Bill is in charge of sales and strategic directions for Marshall Graphics Systems. Bill’s responsibilities also include corporate management, systems integration, engineering oversight, and project
management for enterprise-level system configuration & installation.
Professional Certifications:
• Professional Engineer, State of Tennessee (Inactive Status)
• Admitted to Tennessee Bar
• Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Education:
• Juris Doctor, University of Tennessee, 1981
• M.B.A., University of South Alabama, 1981
• M.S. Engineering Mechanics, Tennessee Tech University, 1974
• B.S. Engineering Science, Tennessee Tech University, 1972
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
Nick Kneece is our Account Manager throughout the Southeast. At Marshall Graphics Systems, his responsibilities include specifying and sales of production asset management systems, non-linear post production and shared storage workflows that are customized to each customer’s needs. After earning a B.F.A. in Film and Television and an M.F.A. in Sound Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, Nick first worked at Larson Studios setting up mix stages and earning a membership to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Nick then headed back east to become the Chief Technical Officer at NorthSouth Productions, a very successful episodic television production facility. There he oversaw the installation of products like Avid NEXIS/ISIS, Interplay, MediaCentral, StorageDNA, Telestream, and many other systems to maintain a workflow across multiple cities with hundreds of workstations. He can assist in technical consulting, holding an ASCR in Avid Editors and a background in IT infrastructure and security. He is also certified in Vizrt products.
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Josh is an Account Representative for our company. He joined us with a background as a Line Producer and Production Manager for episodic television production companies for the past 17 years. This background serves him well in understanding the intricacies of complex collaborative workflows. Josh is based just north of Atlanta, Georgia.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER &TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Todd is one of the finest Avid ACSR’s in the United States, with numerous and extensive installations of Editors, NEXIS, and MediaCentral Cloud UX with integration incorporating various ancillary systems.
Todd joined us in 1998, having had several years’ experience as a Media Composer Editor/Producer. Todd is one of our best support persons and has deep knowledge of not only Avid products but also many related systems that integrate into an Avid workflow. Todd has been an Avid Certified Instructor.
Todd is an Avid Elite ACSR, encompassing Avid Editors, NEXIS, and MediaCentral Cloud UX. Todd also has extensive experience and certifications in systems, e.g., Facilis Technology, StorageDNA Evolution & Fabric, Telestream Content Agent, iX Systems, Spectra Logic, EditShare, & CatDV.
SYSTEM SPECIALIST
Dakota has technical experience with many different systems, including various shared storages, Adobe and Avid editing systems, networking, and many ancillary products. He has worked in the film industry and in live production prior to joining Marshall Graphics Systems. He is certified on Vizrt products, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
INSIDES SALES & SUPPORT
Teresa is in charge of support renewal sales and inside sales of various products. She also has primary responsibility for all Vizrt sales and support sales.
Teresa is an Air Force veteran of avionics and has substantial experience as a technician working closely with audio and video engineers, assisting with installations and ongoing repairs.
ADMINISTRATOR
Danita is responsible for Purchasing, Invoicing, and other bookkeeping and administrative matters.
She also assists Teresa with various inside sales activities such as quotations.
DEMONSTRATOR
Brian is responsible for installing, demonstrating and providing training for Vizrt products.
Rick Hite founded our company in 1978 and “made it happen”. Rick’s role in the last 10 years or so has been to create and maintain our web site and supervise building maintenance.