I have my CTS-D and CTS-I and I have been in the professional audiovisual industry with over 25 years of experience. Currently Executive Vice President at Pearl Technology based in Peoria, IL, I specialize in the planning and design of audiovisual systems, organizational management, employee motivation, the development of corporate standards and business growth strategies for all verticals under the Pearl Technology umbrella of services.I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I worked with my alma mater, Columbia College, to form a partnership with the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA) to develop an Audiovisual Systems Integration concentration within the college’s Audio Arts and Acoustics department. This partnership served as a model for what is now a major tenant of the AVIXA Foundation, which provides access to skills education, career pathways, and hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation of leaders in AV.I am an active volunteer both within the pro AV industry and my community. I previously served as the chair of AVIXA’s Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Certification Program where I oversaw the development and administration of CTS, CTS-D, and CTS-I certifications. From 2017 to 2019, I was a member of AVIXA’s Leadership Search Committee which appoints and develops mentors to serve on the AVIXA Board of Directors. I am also the chair of the committee for the renewal of the AVIXA/ANSI 2M standard. I currently serves on the SCN Magazine Advisory Board, board of directors for the Junior Achievement of Central Illinois and the Morton Premier Soccer Club. I have previously served as a member of the academic advisory board and instructor for the Audio Arts and Acoustics department of Columbia College Chicago.I hold a B.A. in Audio Arts and Acoustics from Columbia College, and have won several industry and community awards and honors, including: 2021 SCN AV Hall of Fame, iBi’s Peoria Top 40 Leaders under 40 (2017), the NSCA’s Randy Vaughan Founders Award (2017), AVIXA’s Educator of the Year (2017), Commercial Integrator’s 40 under 40 (2015), and AVIXA’s Young Professional Award (2015).
Listed skills include Av, Video Conferencing, Sound, Video, and 33 others.