Al Ballard, 72, longtime Polk Audio vice president-marketing, died at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center Saturday from complications following surgery. Ballard joined Polk in 1985 and was recognized for his role developing the Polk-Fest ambassador program and…
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Polk Forums. In January 2014, Ballard and Paul DiComo founded CE Marketing Pros, working with startup CE brands. Ballard is survived by his wife, Hedy Klopfer, daughter Alison Ballard, stepdaughter Tracy Klopfer and ex-wife Monica Cortada. A celebration of Ballard’s life will be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wilmer Eye Institute.