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SSU: A Family Business
SSU is a story of vision and evolution, deeply rooted in the Berkowitz family’s legacy of providing exceptional electronics, sound, and security services in the greater Philadelphia area.
In 1954, Harold Berkowitz opened a factory TV and electronics repair shop in Northeast Philadelphia. Laying the foundation for his son Eric to pursue his own entrepreneurial ventures and go on to launch SSU.
Fresh out of college in 1976, Eric began installing sound systems for local grocery stores. Over the next 45 years, Eric’s ability to adapt to changing technologies, respond to customer needs, and anticipate market trends catalyzed SSU’s growth into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Under his leadership, SSU expanded its capabilities and service offerings.
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The evolution continued with Eric’s son Dane joining the family business in 2018. Bringing with him a wealth of experience as a System Engineer from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Dane’s fresh perspective and technological expertise positioned SSU for a new period of innovation and growth.
He officially took over as President of SSU in 2022. Dane has evolved the business further without sacrificing the family’s dedication to quality service and strong customer relationships. Today, SSU stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. This blend of old-school values and modern innovation continues to define SSU’s identity.
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Meet Dane
Long before entering the working world, Dane spent time working as an SSU technician, alongside his father. After graduating from Penn State University with degrees in Information Science and Technology and Security Risk Analysis, Dane began his career at Disney Parks & Resorts as an Associate Platform Engineer. Eventually, he was promoted to System Engineer, responsible for managing, maintaining and improving existing systems based on the organization’s changing needs.
In 2018, Dane returned to SSU as an Emerging Technology and Solution Engineering Specialist. In this role, Dane led the expansion of the company by broadening vendor and manufacturer relationships and adding to SSU’s capability to deliver cutting-edge technologies.
In 2022, Dane took the reins of SSU from his father, Eric, becoming President, while also continuing to oversee innovation. As the company continues to grow, Dane continues to push SSU to explore new technologies for clients.
- meet the president
Meet Dane
Long before entering the working world, Dane spent time working as an SSU technician, alongside his father. After graduating from Penn State University with degrees in Information Science and Technology and Security Risk Analysis, Dane began his career at Disney Parks & Resorts as an Associate Platform Engineer. Eventually, he was promoted to System Engineer, responsible for managing, maintaining and improving existing systems based on the organization’s changing needs.
In 2018, Dane returned to SSU as an Emerging Technology and Solution Engineering Specialist. In this role, Dane led the expansion of the company by broadening vendor and manufacturer relationships and adding to SSU’s capability to deliver cutting-edge technologies.
In 2022, Dane took the reins of SSU from his father, Eric, becoming President, while also continuing to oversee innovation. As the company continues to grow, Dane continues to push SSU to explore new technologies for clients.
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