Lee Dodson

VP, Global Industry Engagement, AVIXA
Bill Fons

President, PTG

Annie Thuy Tran

Project Manager, Vega Global

Jennifer Steinhardt

Design Engineer, AVI-SPL

You may also know her as @NerdyGirlAV. Jenn is an active leader within the AVIXA Diversity Council, serving as chair since 2024. Jenn was also a part of SCN The Nine: Class of 2021 and Class of 2022 Commercial Integrators 40 Under 40. She’s passionate about creating opportunities for incoming folks into the industry and advocating for neurodiversity and mental health awareness.  Her experience in AV ranges from project coordination, rentals, marketing, sales, service, AV consulting, and she currently works as a design engineer with AVI-SPL. Something you may not know about her is that she achieved her BS in Media Arts & Design at James Madison University and her Master's in Sociology at The New School for Social Research. 
Frank Padikkala

Snr. Technical Sales Architect, Zoom

Frank is an IT/AV Evangelist in the AV Industry. Frank strives to bridge the knowledge gap between Tech disciplines. As a self proclaimed "cert junkie" he holds more than 10+ IT/AV Industry certifications, along with an MS in Cyber-Security/Information Assurance and BS in IT Sec. Frank is active on social media, is a life-long learner and believes in constant self-improvement. He contributes as an SME to AV publications and IT/Cybersecurity podcasts and events. He also hosts ITFactor, an IT - AV - Tech centric podcast on www.avnation.tv He volunteers with AVIXA currently serving as the Chair of the Diversity Council where he is constantly mentoring and creating opportunities for community development through open communication.
William Gray

Business Development Leader, Pivium, Inc.

Seasoned Executive with over 27 years experience in the Commercial Special Systems Technology Industry. A consistent profit driver. My experience lies in Operations & Project Management, Executive Sales & Business Development. Implementing internal business processes to increase gross margin, human experience, & strategic planning.
Matthew Deayton

Deputy CEO, Vega Global

AVIXA Mourns the Loss of Brad Sousa
Travis Duncan

Senior AV Technology Engineer, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Sandeep Upadhyaya

Asst. Marketing Manager , Sigma AVIT Technology Solutions PVT., LTD

I work as a liaison between an organization and its clients to discern their needs to offer them the best services. I am an individual with 10+ years of work experience, working and consulting with Digital Media Houses, and Marketing & Events agencies. My strengths are in Ideation, Conceptualisation, Effective decision-making, Coordinating, and Executing projects. I currently lead the Marketing and Communication functions for Sigma AVIT, an Audio Visual System integration company with different verticals and cater to the digital, and on-ground marketing and communication needs. My keen interest in music and the other arts has enabled me to hone my creativity in this industry and keep up with its ever-changing landscape.
Gerald Lipman

Chairman, Fredon Technology

Zane Au

Director, Shen Milsom & Wilke

Narin Nara

Producer, Digital Media, AVIXA

Hello, I'm the Digital Media Producer at AVIXA! I'm a proud #AVTweep and love working in the awesome, vibrant industry known as AV. I'm Thai-'merican, overly-obsessed with cars, a hockey rink rat, and a doggo dad. (he/him)
Dena Lowery

COO, Opus Agency

George "Red" Fournier Jr. CTS

Founder, Director of Technical Services, Laia Technologies North America

I have worked in AV since the early 1980s in various positions ranging from staging to video production. My responsibilities have included engineering, systems design, technical sales, product development, tech support, project management, customer service, CAD Management, drafting, purchasing, and marketing for A/V Integrators and Manufacturers. In 2015 I founded the AV Gives Back initiative on Twitter. Through the use of the #AVGivesBack hashtag on Twitter and LinkedIn, we help people and companies in the #AVcommunity get the information out about fundraisers, community service events, charity events, natural disaster relief, and more. Our motto is ‘helping others help others.’ https://twitter.com/AVGivesBack In the past, as a CAD Manager, I was responsible for managing successful drafting teams in the high-volume NYC Metro Area. While establishing CAD Standards and Drawing packages for A/V & Digital Signage companies I have also worked with the InfoComm International Standards development team that was working on the J-STD-710: Audio, Video, and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard. As a Social Media Advocate, I am active on Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) helping to get out the company message and project information. I have appeared on industry Podcasts including AVNation’s AV Week, ArchiTech, and EDtech. I have presented online webinars for AVIXA's System Integrators Council on Change Orders, and FSR on AV Infrastructure and HDBaseT technologies. I have been a volunteer firefighter in North Jersey since 1985 and currently volunteer as Fire Police in Pequannock NJ. I volunteer with my son's Boy Sout Troop 144 as the Advancement Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Merit Badge Counselor. I also volunteer for the Northern New Jersey (NNJ) Chapter of the Guardians of the Ribbon.
Lillie Fujinaga-Obioha

Creative Director, AVIXA

Carmen Martinez

Operations Manager, Viper Cabling Inc

Started my career in the insurance industry, specifically Workers comp. Eleven years ago I answered a call from an old friend I  went to grade school with and he asked me to come help him manage his broadcast cabling company. That old friend is Carl Craver and the company is Viper Cabling Inc.  WE handle everything from small voice and data /AV installs to large broadcast projects.  I took over Carl's  spot on the ITS Council and have been volunteering ever since 2012. I am excited to have been recently elected as the ITS Council chair.   As the new Chair I hope to recruit new members that would like to be a part of our next charity project. 
Iulia Popescu - AVIXA

Coordinator, Digital Content, Avixa

A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, I'm a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, I produce articles on a myriad of technology topics. I've also worked on virtual reality projects, transforming Romanian folk tales into VR narratives. 
Jonathan Seller, CAE

Region Senior Director, Asia-Pacific, AVIXA Inc.

I have 20+ years experience serving AVIXA's members in various parts of the world mostly focused within the Asia-Pacific region. In my current position I'm responsible for AVIXA's Growth and Industry Support in the region and leading a dedicated team of people that share that goal. If you would like to know how AVIXA can assist you or your business, please make contact.
Justin Frick

President, AV Chicago

Carla Charlton

Manager, Live Content EMEA, AVIXA