about us
Creating the experiences that make life better
Based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, AV Awakenings brings proven experience and expertise in home and office AV systems design, automation, and craftsmanship.
AV Awakenings was formed in 2009 by seasoned industry veterans Bill Reynolds and Brent Christian. Over their combined 70+ years in the audio/video business, they have completed projects throughout the West Coast.
Their mission is simple: to provide the highest quality products and systems automation available in the Portland area.
our team

Bill Reynolds
System Designer
In his free time, Bill is a lifelong Seahawks fan as well as an avid dirt bike rider, his hobby and passion for over thirty years!

Brent Christian
Senior Programmer
Brent has been working in the audio/video industry for over 20 years in various capacities ranging from product sales to technical and programming positions. He is one of a handful of certified Crestron programmers in the western US and is a highly trained and qualified technician. Brent also has a gift for graphics and system design. He has completed many audio, video, lighting, and control system trainings over his tenure, and currently holds a Bronze Master Level Crestron Certification for programming. Brent’s passion is designing systems that result in a positive and long term user experience.
When he’s not designing or programming a custom AV system, Brent can be found fishing, rock climbing, and traveling.

Josh vonAhlefeld
Project Manager
When he’s not working on projects, Josh can often be found working on his rally car or prepping for a race.
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