Tom Gerace is Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Media Services for Tulane’s Business School and Law School. He leads the efforts of the teams that provide instructional and research technologies, video conferencing, and technology support. Tom's focus is on the value that IT provides to the teaching, research, and administrative missions of the University. Tom was Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Services with Tulane Information Technology prior to joining the Business and Law Schools.
Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from Tulane University. Tom was awarded Senior Member status in the Association for Computing Machinery, recognizing his accomplishments in higher education information technology as well as his service to the community.
Tom is a frequent speaker at higher education and corporate conferences, including the Louisiana IT Symposium.
I am Tanya Houston, the CEO of Wildwood Plus, a specialist PR and marketing agency I founded in 1994. With well over 30 years of experience in the industry, I am committed to supporting women in the technology and AV industry. As the co-lead for the AVIXA Women's Council in the UK, I focus on making connections, amplifying voices and creating opportunities to support women and allies working in, and dreaming of a career in, AV and its associated industries.
At Wildwood+, we work with manufacturers, service providers, consultants, designers and installers helping to tell their stories and make connections. We are also agency for AVIXA, CEDIA and ISE - and we love to help make connections and grow businesses together.
Started in the AV industry in 1981. have owned and or operated a number of businesses over the years and have not settled into Sales Design Engineering. I've been involved in virtually all verticals from k-12 to stadiums, Corp America, and foreign, and Government local and federal.
Richard Hodges
University Library AV Architect & IT Systems Engineer , Universtiy of Virginia
Renee Benson is a seasoned veteran of the A/V industry with over 15 years experience as a Regional Account Manager in the Midwest. Over the years, Renee has worked as a reseller, distribution and manufacturing rep, most recently with Sharp NEC Display Solutions.