Heil Sound, the Fairview Heights, Illinois-based manufacturer of professional microphones, has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Bob and Sarah Heil to current President and CEO, Ash Levitt, and Director of Operations, Steve Warford. Sarah Heil has retired, but Bob will continue to do outreach work and product design within the amateur radio space under the title Founder and CEO Emeritus.
When discussing the transition, Heil said, “My life has been about achieving great sound, whether on the concert stage or in the amateur radio world. I’ve watched Heil Sound go from a regional sound company to a world-class microphone manufacturer. This company has been my passion but it is time for me to step aside. There is no better team to carry the company forward than Ash and Steve, and I have the utmost confidence in them.”
Both Levitt and Warford started working with Heil Sound as teenagers building and packaging products. Levitt took a different career path in academia for a number of years but continued to regularly consult with Heil Sound during that time. Levitt returned to Heil Sound full-time in 2017 and assumed the role of president in 2020. Warford worked his way up in the company during his tenure and has been responsible for daily operations for the past several years.
“Steve and I are honored to carry forward the legacy of Heil Sound,” Levitt responded. “We care very deeply about Heil Sound’s role in the industry and intend to build on that going forward with new products and greater distribution. An important part of that role that we pride ourselves on is the connection we have with professionals and end-users. As a musician and former broadcaster, I have spent a lot of time on stages and in studios in front of a microphone and understand our users’ needs. I and everyone at Heil Sound share a passion for what we do because it helps others achieve their creative endeavors.”
Congratulations Bob you make the best ! I used a Pr 22 you told me that would work the best Kenwood ts 590 s . Hop you will go to Dayton Hamvention one more time . 73 KD8PAX 👍
Bob, congratulations on your retirement.
Chuck W2EM
Congratulations to Bob and Sarah! I look forward to seeing Bob at an occasional amateur radio convention chatting with friends and fans. Considering the training and experience, the new owners have received, I’m sure Bob can know the business he build is in good hands. And I hope to hear more theater organ performances. Perhaps an ATOS tour?
Thanks, Bob, for all you have done and will continue to do for Amateur Radio. 73
October 14,222 Bob,one last chance, The Who is back in town, go set another sound record !!!
I wish Bob and Sarah Heil a very happy retirement. They need some time together traveling around the world. de WZ1L
Congratulations on your new position and retirement … Best wishes to you and Sarah
73s N8MWB Bob – Southern Ohio
Have a happy retirement Bob and Sarah!!
I have been using my HC-4 for at least 25 years!
Bob,
Lisa and I wish you the best!
As a broadcaster, we have Heil microphones in every edit booth, here in Philadelphia (KYW-TV). At home, in my ham shack, Heil mikes adorn two transceivers, a PR-781 and a PR-40. It’s an honor knowing you and working with you, professionally. All the best with “the next project”!
Ash and Steve….let’s keep the great solutions coming!!
Chris Brady
N3CB
Thanks Bob and Sarah for being the best manufacturers of professional and ham microphones.
Wishing you all the best in the future.
73
Sounds good to me, pun intended. K9WH
Congratulations Steve and Ash.
Congratulations to everyone! Bob will find his semi retirement wonderful. I wish Ash and Steve the best of fortune in their new path and I feel they will continue keep the legend alive and well !
Enjoy your retirement and hope to catch you on the air! 73’s
CONGRAT FROM W9MXR AND THANK YOU BOB FOR THE PAST
Good Luck Bob! Hope to hear more on 75M AM, now that you may have some free time…73.
Congratulations to Ash and Steve on your new responsibilities, I am so glad that Bob is continuing on in a role within the company. Heil microphones, headsets and products have set a standard of excellence. We use the PR-40’s globally in broadcast applications due to the excellent sound reproduction. The Pro Headsets with boom microphones are a standard in the Amateur market.
Lauren Libby, W0LD
International President/CEO
TWR International (Trans World Radio)