Who We Are
Scott McKay
Director of Operations, Managing Partner
Transforming to meet customer needs is something Scott McKay, founder of WIP, is no stranger to. In 1981 Scott began working for one of the first private telephone companies. During that time, deregulation of the telephone industry opened the flood gates for ambitious entrepreneurs. Initially, Scott worked with the business side of General Telephone and Electronics Corp. (GTE) with an emphasis with commercial customers. GTE turned into Verizon and moved all of their work force to the cellular division. At that time, commercial telephone systems were the corner stone of business communications and Scott was fully immersed and integrating those systems. Scott split off and WIP was born - primed to install large scale communication networks, phone systems and early internet infrastructures on grand scales.
Over the last three decades, Scott has weathered transitions in networking, cabling, fiber optics, audiovisual integration, and more. Scott’s story is one of continual reinvention that’s allowed him to keep up with technology and to meet the needs of clients. It’s only fitting that WIP would become a long-standing member in the technology and communications industry.
Efrain Gastelum
Director of Integration, Managing Partner
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in June 2001, Efrain enrolled for school that fall with aspirations of pursuing a career immersed in technology. In the Winter of 2004, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Westwood’s Computer Network and Computer Management program. Shortly after graduating, Efrain took on a position with Robert Half Technologies where he managed high-end clients from IndyMac Mortgage to Berkshire Hathaway. Then in 2008, he stepped into the role of Network Administrator with a Steelcase Dealership.
In this position, Efrain leveraged his expertise to quickly redesign the organization’s back-end data infrastructure and moved them to a more reliable virtual environment using SAN for storage. As Efrain worked on deeper network design and storage, he began transitioning to a brand-new division of emerging technology within his company. In his new position, he utilized state-of-the-art audiovisual gear to transform stale work offices to tech-savvy work environments. Under Efrain’s command, the division grew quickly and ultimately led to him being promoted to Director of Integrated Technologies in February 2014.
In 2018, Efrain decided to venture out and join the team at WIP as the Director of Integration. Since Efrain’s arrival, he has been working together with Eric to create an optimal and inviting audiovisual experience for customers. Efrain holds a Low Voltage Contractors License from the State of California (C-7) and is also registered to provide service and products through Veteran Integration, which is designated as a as a DVBE.
Nikki Vigouroux
Office Manager
Nikki thrives on the front lines of communication and believes all customers should be shown the same level of care and urgency. She creates and manages WIP’s daily schedule, coordinates jobsite walk-throughs, sends estimates, assists in accounts receivable, as well as oversees timelines and product ordering for projects. As WIP grows, Nikki also assists in implementing and improving on company procedures. Nikki’s elite organizational skills help WIP ensure a smooth day-to-day operation in our busy work environment.
Eric Kalpakoff
Director of Engineering and Design
Eric brings over 20 years of audiovisual and broadcasting experience to WIP with a portfolio that encompasses every aspect of integrated technology. Eric’s design experience ranges from surgical exam rooms to large conference rooms all the way to emergency command centers utilized by major counties. Eric holds an Avixa CTS-D certification which is recognized worldwide for it’s focus on audiovisual design and engineering. His years of experience provide him the capability to confidently tackle a project of any size. Eric is also a certified Extron Control Professional (ECP) and a certified Crestron Digital Media Systems Engineer (DMC-E).
As Director of Engineering, Eric and his team will ensure your project is expertly engineered, professionally integrated and will provide ongoing support to be a complete solutions provider.