Shawna Tates

Member Services Representative, Avixa
Christopher Murphy

Manager User Services , CSU Channel Islands

Keith Wojaczyk

Senior Hardware Technician, Lehigh University

Chris Wange

Workplace Technology Support Engineer, PwC

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. Technical leadership spans advanced audiovisual ecosystems including digital signage networks, broadcast and media systems, large-format LED environments, video mapping, PAVA and emergency communication systems, intelligent wayfinding, collaboration spaces, lecture theatres, hospitality technologies, and integrated control platforms. Known for bridging the gap between consultants, architects, operators, and technology vendors to ensure cohesive design delivery and future-ready infrastructure. Strong focus on user experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability across complex facilities. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and AVIXA CTS-D / CTS-I, demonstrating mastery in AV system design, integration, and project governance. Active contributor to the global AV community as an AVIXA Xchange Advocate across the Middle East and GCC. Industry speaker at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 & 2025 in Barcelona, Infocomm India Sep 2025, representing Qatar and contributing insights on evolving AV technologies, project delivery practices, and knowledge collaboration within the global AV community. 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
Ryan Pitterle

Sr Product Manager, Sharp NEC Display Solutions

Jeffrey Wilson

AV Specialist, Self Esteem Brands

Martin Schwarz

Global Solutions, HP, Inc.

Nick Payab

Vice President, Telenet VoIP, Inc.

Bill MAULDIN

AV Project Manager, Reliant Media, llc

Hal Filiar-Aguilera

Technical Design, Delta AV Systems

David C Safran

AutoCAD Technician, AVISPL

Betsy Deming

IT Support Manager , University of Pennsylvania

Kyle Way

Education Technology Coordinator, University of Notre Dame

Toby Scott Wise

CEO, Snelling Business Systems Ltd

Rob Manwill

Install Tech 1, AVI-SPL

Ameet Patel

Project Manager, AVI-SPL

Lighting&Sound America is a monthly publication for lighting, sound, and staging professionals working in theatre, music, theatre architecture, film and TV, corporate a/v, houses of worship, and much more.  www.lightingandsoundamerica.com
Eric Farkas

Product Manager, Black Box Ltd

DHARINI RASTOGI

markering incharge , SOLUTIONS INDIA SYSTEMS PVT LTD