Industry mourns Crestron CTO Fred Bargetzi

Crestron has announced the death of its chief technology officer, Fred Bargetzi, a veteran of the AV industry who had served the company for three decades.

An official statement from Crestron reads as follows:

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Bargetzi, our CTO and dear friend.

His impact on our company cannot be overstated. The impact he’s had on our industry is even greater. Under Fred’s leadership, he challenged us to not only push the boundaries of what’s possible, but to do so with an eye towards making the world a better place.

Having just celebrated his 30th anniversary at Crestron, Fred leaves behind a legacy of innovation, creativity, enthusiasm and kindness that has helped shape the AV industry into what it is today. We are eternally grateful for his dedication and inspiration. He will be deeply missed.

We are planning several ways to honour Fred’s remarkable life. In the meantime, if you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences, simply email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..