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About Electric Picture Display Systems

Electric Picture Display Systems creates displays for a wide range of special applications. Our capabilities include designing, engineering, integrating, and supporting visual display systems. Applications include dramatically realistic simulation for military and commercial training; Life-like 3D/VR displays for Healthcare, Air Traffic Control and Game Development; Control Room/NOC displays operating 24/7 for Homeland Security and wide-scale monitoring; and vividly sharp projection and direct-view systems for Churches, Situation Rooms and Conference Centers. We provide comprehensive services for:

  • Control room & network ops center displays
  • Aviation & maritime simulation
  • Virtual reality/immersive systems
  • Military display systems
  • Commercial display applications

Our support and services are unparalleled in the industry.

Put our experience and expertise to work for you. Electric Picture provides the best engineered display solution incorporating:

  • Design/Engineering
  • Integration
  • Long-Term Support

An array of industry experts, technicians and veterans that deliver solid solutions.

Robert Paul “R. P.” Higgins

President/Founder

Hometown: Homer, NY

Colby College, Bachelor of Arts Music
Syracuse University, MBA

Started Electric Picture (EPDS) in 2003 following stints with projector manufacturers General Electric-PDPO, AmPro Corporation, Electrohome/Christie Digital Systems, and VDC. EPDS has designed and built nearly 100 multi-channel simulation displays for training facilities worldwide. The company also provides KVM systems to major corporations. Sponsored the company’s first US Patent – Mantis Pictureblend – in 2018. Mantis is a device which eliminates projected blend zones in simulation night scenes. Mallard, an updated version is Patent pending. Plays keyboards twice a month in a local rock band “St. John’s Wood”. Enjoys tennis, boating on the Indian River and traveling.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (321) 757-8484

Pamela Higgins

Vice President

Hometowns: Northport NY, Pasadena MD, Rockledge FL
Education: BA Psychology Binghamton University, MBA Syracuse University

Pam Higgins administers our contracts, finances, human resources, and general management aspects of our business. When not at the office, Pam enjoys traveling, the outdoors, tennis, her book club, but especially time with her grandchildren.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 321-757-8484

Dave Jones

Director, Business Development

Dave Jones is an Audio-Visual professional with 40 years’ experience. Starting in dealer sales, mostly servicing military customers in the Southeast.
In 1998 transitioned to working as a manufacturing representative for Toshiba, Crestron, and Canon in the Southeast US region.

Currently, Director, Business Development for Electric Picture Display Systems.

Personal Info:
Involved in Community Choir, golf, scuba diving.
Enjoy Art Museums, and environments. Travel both in the U.S. and abroad.

Email: [email protected]

Jake Caracciolo

Project Manager

Hometown: East Rockaway, NY
Christopher Newport University, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies/Environmental Studies

Avixa Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Extron GCP Certified

Jake’s current role as Projects Manager for Electric Picture requires thoughtful and deliberate oversight of all projects related to simulation and general A/V. Jake works alongside customers to provide proposals, oversee inventory and budgets, and lead on-site installations of projects around the world. From air traffic control simulators in Tunisia to US Naval simulators in Japan, Jake has left his mark within the simulation industry. Outside of work, Jake can be found fishing, snowboarding, or traveling.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516-587-7531

Thomas Miller

Operations Manager

Hometown: Spencerport, NY

Extron GCP Certified
Kramer Control Certified

Mallard Patent Author (Patent Pending)

Thomas manages day-to-day operations of the company. Duties include scheduling, logistics, repairs, sales, procedure implementation, and procurement of equipment/material for installations. Thomas also assists with system design and maintains an overview of projects. This includes programming and configuration of equipment for installations & repairs. Thomas’s hobbies & interests include surfing, fishing, video games, watching football, and relaxing with his pets.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (321) 757-8484

Austin Caracciolo

Design Engineer

Hometown: East Rockaway, NY

Clemson University, Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers, Engineer Intern

Austin specializes in designs and layouts of both projection and monitor based systems. Utilizing AutoCAD and SolidWorks Austin create diagrams and drawings for installation as well as for customer’s records. In addition, Austin develops products that Electric Picture routinely sells and installs. This includes the Hydra Stand Monitor Stand system for customizable video wall and simulation applications. Austin enjoys fishing and being on the water in his free time as well as working on his cars.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (321) 757-8484

Colin Torbus

AV integration technician

Hometown: Port St. Lucie FL

Avixa Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Colin Torbus focuses on installation and calibration of simulation and video wall systems. At the office, Colin spends his time preparing shipments or materials and working towards various AV certifications. Outside of work Colin is an avid rock climber and enjoys playing video games

Logan Schlitt

AV Systems Integrator

Hometown: Rockledge, Florida

Avixa Certified Technology Specialist
Extron GCP Certified

Logan’s specialty is in the integration of Video Display Systems (VDS). Logan has a hand in the development, manufacturing, and installation of solutions Electric Picture Display Systems provide to the VDS market. This includes developments such as the Hydra Monitor Stand and Mallard Blend System for commercial and educational VDS applications.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (321) 757-8484

Kyle Kollarek

Office Manager

Hometown: Naples, FL via Long Island, NY
Edison State College

Often the first voice you encounter when calling Electric Picture, Kyle is crucial to the day-to-day function of our office. Years of solid administrative experience in the medical, legal and investment software industries provide Kyle with a great foundation for keeping Electric Picture running smoothly.

Email: [email protected]