Patty Wanzer

President, Synigize llc
Brad Montgomery

designer , Tym llc

Kelli Lankford

AV Specialist , Freeman

keith neves

Creative Director / Tech Director, Neves Creative Inc

Keith Neves is a design expert with over 25 years of experience in live entertainment, permanent installations, and experiential marketing. His creative explorations span multiple media and industry platforms, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of technology and art. He is a driven creator with a long list of accomplishments; brands worldwide rely on him to bring large-scale projects to life.

Keith's notable accomplishments include serving as the lighting designer for the Wu-Tang Clan's live performance at Coachella, acting as technical director and designer for the GoPro Hero launch live streamed from Squaw Valley, serving as technical director for Spotify's Grammy Event in Los Angeles celebrating all ten Best New Artists, and being the designer and technical director for Panasonic Avionics' international tradeshow booth for ten years in a row.

He founded Neves Creative Inc. in 2010 and collaborates with award-winning production teams and agencies to create projects that wow audiences and win awards. Some of Keith's past projects include well-known companies like Adobe, Spotify, Slack, Panasonic, Tinder, Google, Disney, Pfizer, Nickelodeon, Webflow, Appian, GoPro, Samsung, Cadillac, Intel, Netflix, Nintendo, Amazon, T-Mobile, AT&T, WB, Jaguar, Meta, and Apple in the US and abroad.

Keith, an avid explorer of the technological frontier, is particularly interested in emerging technologies such as AI, AR, XR, and VR. He is constantly investigating these tools as new forms of creative storytelling, looking for case studies, and imagining novel use cases. His enthusiasm for fusing art and technology drives his work, which pushes boundaries and seeks transformative digital experiences that captivate and engage audiences.

Keith's extensive portfolio showcases his technical and creative direction expertise for live concerts, trade show exhibits, theater, corporate events, art installations, festivals, virtual production, and experiential brand activations. Keith has a well-deserved reputation for serving not only his clients but their teams, dedicating himself to being a solution-based designer who is always looking for new and innovative tools to bring into play.

Vincent Lepore

Director of Training and Professional Services, Audinate

ABU ALI FARMIDI

BROADCAST-PROFESSIONAL-MULTIPLATFORM-STRATEGIST, Weboxyzen

As a broadcast professional and multiplatform strategist with a passion for writing, I bring a unique perspective to content creation. Throughout my broadcasting career, which began in 2005, I have honed my skills in video production, system integration, and live event management. I have also managed interns and performed field marketing projects while maintaining a self-driven commitment to ongoing learning and growth.

In addition to my technical expertise, I am also an avid reader and enjoy exploring new avenues for personal and professional development. My work in the digital media and web development sector has given me a fresh perspective on the power of content to connect with audiences and create meaningful change.

As a multifaceted individual, I take pride in excelling in various pursuits. From international competitions and sports events to writing and volunteering, I always seek new ways to challenge myself and positively impact the world.

If you're looking for a collaborator who can help you bring your ideas to life and deliver results on time, I'm here to help. Let's connect and explore how to work together to achieve your goals.

Allan Rea

Senior Designer, A-Tek

Over 35 years of combined experience as a AV integrator, consultant and designer supporting the audiovisual needs of corporate, government, and broadcast clients.

Proud Grandpa, old truck and tractor enthusiast, like all the geeky details. 

Felipe Farias

Project engineer , Sibit

Amer Khan

Senior Technology Consultant, CKR Consulting Engineers

Mohd Muthi ur Rahman

Planning and designing of av and automation system , Audio video technology consultancy services Pvt Ltd

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)

Stacia Pfeiffer

Virtual Production Producer, Lux Machina Consulting

Brandy Petersen

Project Administrator/Branch Supervisor, AVI-SPL

Brian Dempsey

Application Engineer, Sonance

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.

Evelyn Ernst

Marketing, TeleData Technologies

Tammy Fuqua

Developer Partner Manager, QSC

I have been in the Audio-Visual industry for 20+ years in various sales and marketing roles in both the private and public sectors. My work history includes working with integrators and manufacturers such as Christie Digital, Epson, and currently with QSC. I am passionate about helping women succeed in the industry and have spent the past 6 years working with the AVIXA Women’s Council, a group of professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industry – first as a member, two years ago appointed as co-chair to the Los Angeles/Orange County region, and at the start of 2022, Co-Chair to the council. The council has over a thousand members and 50 groups throughout the world.
Steve Patrick

Design Estimator, Ford AV

Chuck Espinoza

Instructor, AVIXA

Paul Preman, CTS-D

Design Engineer/Project Manager, LVW Electronics

Krasimir Peykovski

Communication & Marketing Senior Specialist, SpinetiX

At SpinetiX, I drive multichannel comms campaigns and oversee digital marketing, from website management to social media moderation. I collaborate in cross-functional initiatives together with the product, support, and development teams to create product documentation. My role also involves directing our digital signage academy with AVIXA-approved courses and developing engaging brand-aligned content, as well as coordinating with internal and external partners to fulfill our marketing strategies.

All this, while thriving in a multicultural setting of teammates from across the globe.