George Ouma Otieno

Engineer, Unified AV Systems Ltd
I am a principal consultant and Owner of Audiovisual Consulting Team, LLC (AVCT). We are based in Boston and NYC and provide AV and acoustic consulting services for commercial projects. WBE / DBE Certified! www.avconsultingteam.com 
At Wesco Anixter, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco Anixter employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco Anixter is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress.   Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.   Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
The Industry Group (aka Kiosk Association) comprises various related technology sites and news feeds from kiosks to digital signage to POS and Smart City. Retail Automation and EV Charging are others. Self-service technology (SST) is a type of technology that allows customers to perform various tasks without the assistance of a human. SSTs can bring many benefits to both customers and businesses, including cost savings, improved efficiency, and better customer experience. The Kiosk Association comprises companies involved in self-service, digital signage, digital menus, outdoor technology, kiosks, point-of-sale, smart city, healthcare, telehealth, voice order, thin client, EV charging and retail automation.   Intel Computing Kiosks More ATM Customers Intelligent Vending For more info contact Kathy Media Player Software Download Free Application Examples Reference Customers Sitekiosk Kiosks & Embedded Kiosk terminals Industrial PCs Paging Technology For more info contact Zahdan Kiosk Manufacturer and Design Olea Kiosks Olea Kiosks March 2025 HYPERMODULAR™ Custom Kiosk For more contact Frank Gold Sponsors Pyramid Computer – Kiosks Olea Kiosks – Kiosks Nanonation Software TPGi Screen Reader KIOSK Information Systems Kiosk Group Tablets 22Miles Digital Signage Intel Kiosk LG Business Solutions Peerless-AV Kiosks Acquire Digital Software Ingenico Payment Advanced Kiosks Entropy Cabinet Solutions Dolphin ADA ImageHolders Kiosks REDYREF Kiosks Alpine Kiosk ACRELEC America EasyPay Systems – bill payment Crane CPI SKG Manufacturing KT Group meldCX  Giada Digital Signage Urway Holdings NZ Technologies Inc. Innovative Technology  Full List
Total Audio Solution Provider Yamaha has prospered in a variety of businesses devoted to audio and music over 130-year history of making pianos, band and orchestral instruments, guitars, and electronic keyboards, as well as audio products for professional, home-use, and conferencing. We provide an incredible experience across a wide range of products and services, covering industries such as education, enterprise, house of worship, live entertainment, and more. Check Out Our Latest Solutions - THE SOUND BUSINESS CHOICE - Have you ever wished there was an easy way to improve the sound quality of your projects? Whether for remote conferencing, live performances, or installed solutions, Yamaha offers solutions that bring new technologies to an even wider range of applications! >> Yamaha Solutions Page>> Yamaha's Worldwide Business Network Yamaha has more than 60 group companies in the world, allowing us to work closely with our customers. Yamaha Corporation of America : California, USA-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment Yamaha Music Europe GmbH : Rellingen, Germany-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment NEXO S.A : Plailly, France-Manufacturing and sales of large-scale, high-output speaker equipment To find the products and distributors in your country, please select your country or region from this list. Feel free to contact us by clicking "START CONVERSATION" above.
Samantha Powell

Manager, Industry Advocacy, AVIXA

Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I

ELV Project Manager, IMAR Trading and Contracting

With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field
We’re the Hub for All People and Things AV We are the community for the creative professionals who use technology to create integrated experiences. AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry.
Stephen Trapani

Manager, Certification, AVIXA

Manager of AVIXA's Certification Program. I joined AVIXA in April 2018, and with Certification since January 2019. I've been working in the continuing education / certification field for the past 14 years.
Kelly Smith - AVIXA

Marketing Manager, US/Canada, AVIXA

Hi! I help connect people to AV education, standards and more resources from AVIXA. I am an expert in finding resources to help you meet your training and certification prep needs to help you reach your goals.
Shawna Tates

Member Services Representative, 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.
Frank Alaimo

Senior Audio Visual Systems Specialist, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Jason Jacoby

Project Manager, Diversified.

Jason "Jay" Jacoby (they/them) has spent the last 10+ years, working with integration firms guiding teams through multi-million dollar projects from conception to execution. Jay’s work as a program and project manager includes multiple types of projects ranging from corporate, communication collaboration, experiential, broadcast, digital signage and large venue sound. They recently returned to Diversified after working for a year with Shen, Milsom, & Wilke as an Audiovisual consultant.  Jay is currently based out of New Jersey. #avtweeps
Clinton Hughey-Trueman

Technical Director/Designer, FiveAVL

Erin Barker

AV Technologist, Canadore College

Gerald Richardson

AV Manager, Young Communications

Erica Williams

AV and Collaboration Manager, Henderson Engineers

Jay Ahmed

AV Design Manager, Queen Mary University of London

Isaac Aviña

Technical Manager, Extron Electronics