Built on technical expertise and a passion for helping those with hearing impairment, Midwest Hearing Loops proudly delivers high-quality sound solutions guaranteed to make any listening experience worth hearing.

Get to Know the People Behind Midwest Hearing Loops

Steve Walsh, President

Before starting Midwest Hearing Loops, Steve Walsh had a distinguished career in a variety of businesses including telephony, software, and bio-technology.  

Steve was the primary inventor on many company patents while serving as Vice President of Technological Innovation for Islet Technology, a bio-tech startup company.  He designed and wrote software for several manufacturing companies, including ADC Telecommunications, 3M, Matthias Die Company, and FilmTec -- a subsidiary of Dow Chemical.  He developed a proprietary product for Dow, which they purchased for over 20 years.  He also designed, installed, and serviced over 600 commercial telephone systems and managed 25 employees as president of MinnTel.  Steve has been president of Advantage Computer Systems, Inc. since 1985, and started the Midwest Hearing Loops brand in 2011.   

As a person with a hearing impairment, Steve is especially enthusiastic about the benefits of this new technology. He is passionate about ensuring that loops he is responsible for will meet or exceed industry standards. 

Rick Korinek, Vice President

With more than 40 years of experience in building systems, Rick Korinek brings a deep technical background and hands-on expertise to every hearing loop project at Midwest Hearing Loops. Since joining the company in 2013, he has played a key role in the design, installation, and optimization of high-performance loop systems for churches, theaters, conference rooms, and other public venues across the upper Midwest.

Rick’s earlier career spanned electrical and forensic engineering, energy-efficient lighting design, building energy systems, and both residential and commercial construction. This diverse foundation gives him a unique perspective on integrating hearing loop technology seamlessly into new and existing environments.

In addition to overseeing system testing and troubleshooting, Rick delivers technical presentations to architects, engineers, and designers on the function and benefits of hearing loop systems. He also collaborates with product manufacturers to support the development and performance of emerging technologies.

Rick shares Steve Walsh’s commitment to excellence and accessibility. “What drives me,” he says, “is seeing the moment someone hears clearly—often for the first time in years. That kind of impact never gets old.”