The CEDIA Board of Directors approved the 2017 Executive Committee and appointed directors at last week’s board meeting held at CEDIA headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
“The expertise and passion of our unified global board puts CEDIA in an incredibly strong position. The right people are at the table to help determine our top priorities and guide our strategy for achieving success,” said Vin Bruno, CEDIA CEO. “We are excited to be working together with the common goals of improving services, providing deeper support and delivering important added value to all our members across the world.”
The complete CEDIA Executive Committee and Board now comprises:
2017 Executive Committee
Dennis Erskine, Chairperson
Erskine Group, LLC
Draper, UT
David Humphries, Chairperson-Elect
Atlantic Integrated
Rockleigh, NJ
Larry Pexton, Immediate Past Chairperson
Triad Speakers,Inc.
Portland, OR
Ex-officio, non-voting member
Giles Sutton, Treasurer
James + Giles
London, United Kingdom
Omar Hikal, Secretary
Archimedia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2017 Elected Directors
Christiaan Beukes
Sphere Custom Design & Installation
Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa
Henry Clifford
Livewire
Richmond, VA
Ken Erdmann
Erdmann Electric,Inc.
Springville, UT
Greg Margolis
HomeTronics, Inc
Dallas, TX
Rob Sutherland
Inspired Dwellings,Ltd
London, United Kingdom
Joe Whitaker
The Thoughtful Home
Clayton, MO
In the selection of the appointed positions, the CEDIA board felt that in the transition to a globally led organization that it was important to maintain continuity but also be able to diversify the skill set and expertise of the leadership. The following appointed positions were voted in by the CEDIA Board to fill necessary gaps and include a mix of one and two-year terms.
Hamish Neale
Barco N.V.
Kortijk, Belgium
2-year term
David Humphries
Atlantic Integrated
Rockleigh, NJ
2-year term
Jeremy Sweet
Connected Home
Mulgrave, Australia
1-year term
Hagai Feiner
Access Networks
Encino, CA
1-year term
Tom Butler
Artcoustic Loudspeakers
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
1-year term
David Weinstein
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Coopersburg, PA
1-year term
John Clancy
Crestron Electronics,Inc.
Rockleigh, NJ
1-year term
In addition, Vin Bruno serves as an ex-officio, voting member of the CEDIA board by virtue of his role as global president and chief executive officer of CEDIA.
