I currently support the AVI-SPL Houston sales team by processing customer purchase orders, preparing sales proposals, tracking sales metrics, and contributing to our team’s goals. AVI-SPL is a global leader in digital workplace solutions, specializing in audiovisual (AV) and collaboration technologies. Our mission is to help customers communicate and collaborate effectively, no matter where they are, by designing, integrating, managing, and supporting systems that enhance communication. With fourteen years of combined experience in office management and leadership across various industries, including my time as a business owner, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the AV sector. I’m actively involved in several professional groups, including the AVI-SPL Culture Coalition, AVIXA Women’s Council Houston, AVIXA Rising Professionals, and the Houston AVIXA Women’s Group. Born and raised in Texas, I’ve lived in Houston for thirty-six years. In 2018, I earned my first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do after five years of dedication. Outside of work, I enjoy competing in billiard tournaments, participating in my APA pool league, playing daily chess games, working on DIY home projects, and exploring with my dog.

👩🏻‍💼 Strategic leader and business professional with experience guiding multi-industry efforts in Business Management, Leadership and Marketing in an award-winning B2B Pro A/V corporation, one of the most popular real estate organizations in the United States, and consumer goods. Go-getter, customer obsessed, and result driven.  Committees: Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) Marketing and Outreach & AVIXA's Women's Council Pursued fast-track MBA at Bloomsburg University, AACSB Accredited and B.S. Business from Keystone College, IACBE Accredited. Completed both degrees in 4 years total compared to average of 6 years with a 4.0 GPA. 🏆 2022 Brand Ambassador Award & 2020 Outstanding Business Graduate Award NYS Notary Public - If you are interested in notary services within New York State, please reach out. Let's Connect!  “Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabuchanan93/

I am a former sound designer for theater who has taken those skills and put them to use in the AV Systems Design and Integration field.

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.