Connie Cay-Santos

Director of Engagement Strategy, Quest AV
Annette Sandler

Sr. Director, Live Content, AVIXA

Ben Thomas

Head of Pro AV, Sr. Director of Publishing, MarketScale

Ben currently serves as the Head of Pro AV and the Sr. Director of Publishing for MarketScale, a B2B publisher and strategic marketing firm. He has over a decade of award winning experience in media publishing for large scale events, OTT & live streaming platforms, marketing, network television, and podcasting. Ben decided on his career path at the age of 7, and to date has led some of the most influential brands in the world including Intel, Nokia, Samsung and Segway, to billions of content interactions. A huge hockey fan (Go Stars!), and former contestant and current fan of Family Feud, Thomas resides in Dallas, Texas.
Samantha Buchanan

Administrative & Marketing Manager, WyreStorm Technologies

👩🏻‍💼 Strategic leader and business professional with experience guiding multi-industry efforts in Business Management, Leadership and Marketing in an award-winning B2B Pro A/V corporation, one of the most popular real estate organizations in the United States, and consumer goods. Go-getter, customer obsessed, and result driven.  Committees: Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) Marketing and Outreach & AVIXA's Women's Council Pursued fast-track MBA at Bloomsburg University, AACSB Accredited and B.S. Business from Keystone College, IACBE Accredited. Completed both degrees in 4 years total compared to average of 6 years with a 4.0 GPA. 🏆 2022 Brand Ambassador Award & 2020 Outstanding Business Graduate Award NYS Notary Public - If you are interested in notary services within New York State, please reach out. Let's Connect!  “Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabuchanan93/
Michael Barrett

Director of Design & Engineering, Pineapple Audio

Luis R Lopez

CEO, VIDEONET

DENNIS SMITH

Sr. Director Expo Sales and Business Development, AVIXA

I'm passionate about the Pro AV market and excited to assist AVIXA members and the broader community to engage in more business and support for the overall growth of the industry.
Lee Dodson

VP, Global Industry Engagement, AVIXA

I am responsible for Global Industry Engagement for AVIXA, including all membership, councils, sponsorships, and engagement programs. Oversee global sales and account management programs including our global partner accounts. Member of Strategic leadership team with involvement in association operational management and product development to meet Member needs and deliver them profitably. This function engages AVIXA ProAV members across all segments and global regions to maximize Association membership growth, member engagement, and revenue.