AUGUST 15, 2006 PHOENIX AZ –
The Sextant Group, a nationally recognized, independent consulting and design firm specializing in audiovisual technologies, information technologies and acoustics, announces the addition of Brian Bylenok CTS as Senior Design Engineer based in the firm's Phoenix office.

Brian Bylenok has over 30 years of experience in communications systems engineering and design with a demonstrated track record of success with major projects for higher education, performing arts, broadcast systems, government, corporate and retail sectors. Brian's recent projects range from audiovisual design for University of Washington and Seattle University, to corporate projects such as Starbuck's Seattle Corporate Headquarters and Microsoft's Silicon Valley Campus.

Bylenok has been credentialed as a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) by InfoComm International and has had various product training from recognized industry suppliers, such as AMX, Crestron, Biamp Audia, and Extron.

"I am personally excited by the addition of Brian to our team," said Mark S. Valenti, President of The Sextant Group. "His experience and significant knowledge of audiovisual systems will greatly strengthen the engineering services we provide."

With the new staff addition, the Phoenix office will be able to more effectively serve architects and engineers in Western United States with AV & IT design & specification, acoustics consulting and strategic technology planning & programming development.

The Sextant Group opened the Phoenix office in 2002, and is one of the foremost technology consultants in the region, with notable experience in higher education, medical, corporate, government, institutional, performing arts, broadcast, and sports & recreation. Current and recent projects include Stanford University School of Medicine, Arizona State University BioDesign Institute, University of California San Diego, eBay, and Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

The Sextant Group is an award-winning full service digital technology consulting firm specializing in design, engineering and specification of architectural and environmental acoustics, audiovisual systems, IT, telecommunications, security and structured cabling technologies.

Clients include education, medical, corporate, government, institutional, performing arts, broadcast, and sports & recreation on over 700 projects for 350 owners in 36 states and 8 countries.

Recognized by architects and institutions internationally for the integration of communication technology into the built environment, The Sextant Group was founded in 1995, and now operates offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Pittsburgh.