Wayne, N.J. — Keith Ido, most recently buying groups and distributors VP for JVC Company of America, has left the company.

According to JVC, Ido left “to pursue new professional challenges” and was with the company for 36 years.

JVC said that in addition to his most recent position, which he held since 1994, Ido also served for 14 years as VP of the company’s East Coast branch.

No word from JVC as of this posting about a replacement for Ido.

JVC Americas reported earlier this week that it would

combine its operations

in the U.S. by April 1.