Our Authors
Tim Albright
AuthorTim Albright is the founder of AVNation and is the driving force behind the AVNation network.
Robert Heron
AuthorRobert is a technologist with over 20 years of experience testing and evaluating consumer electronics devices, primarily focusing on commercial and home theater equipment.
Adaline Tatum
Guest AuthorAdaline Tatum is an accomplished professional in educational technology, currently serving as a Faculty Support Analyst at the University of Southern California (USC) within the ITS Learning Environments department.
Brett Bjorkquist
Guest AuthorWith 24 years in the CEDIA industry, Brett Bjorkquist got his start at GoodGuys, a local AV business, and was running his first location by 25. He’s been recruited by a variety of manufacturers including Logitech, Bowers & Wilkins, and Kaleidescape, served as a volunteer Co-chair for CEDIA, and won multiple Quest for Quality awards for training/support. Recognizing the industry's need for better training programs, he founded MRKTMKR, offering manufacturers a more effective way to engage Integrators. In 2024, he launched FAQnatics, a consumer-focused YouTube channel educating on technology trends and connecting consumers to qualified products and Integrators.
Patrick Norton
AuthorPatrick Norton is new to the Pro AV industry, but he's been writing about technology full time since 1995.
Mangesh Dixit
AuthorMangesh Dixit is a dynamic expert in SEO, writing, and technology. With a passion for cutting-edge digital strategies, he elevates brand impact.
George Tucker
Guest AuthorAs part of the AV community, Tucker has over 30 years of experience working for professional recording studios, live event production, residential and commercial integration, Broadway tour support, technology writing, automation programming, and as a tech support manager for premier automation manufacturers.
Josh Herring
Guest AuthorJosh Herring is a seasoned pro AV marketing communications professional and content creator with a background in publishing, PR and telling stories about transformative tech.
Bradford Benn
Guest AuthorBradford Benn has been involved in Audio, Video, Control, and Lighting design and installation for over 25 years. His comprehensive range of projects stretches from conference rooms to stadiums and from hockey arenas to theme parks. Bradford’s roles in the AV industry have included integrator, manufacturer, end-user, and owner’s representative.
Mitchell Toolen
AuthorOur quiet lion, Mitchell is invaluable when it comes to the content of AVNation Media.
Tobi Tungl
AuthorCTI's Chief Marketing Officer, Tobi, is an experienced sales executive with two decades in AV integration, and, yes, his CTS-D and RCDD certifications are still current.
Erin Maher-Moran
Guest AuthorErin Maher-Moran is the IT Manager – Classroom Technology at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). She manages the Classroom/Audiovisual Technology Services team. Her team designs, installs, supports and maintains the classroom technology in general pool classrooms, as well as supports events, on the Homewood Campus in Baltimore, MD. She is also the Vice Chair of the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA.org) and the host of AVNation’s EDTech podcast. With 25+ years in Higher Education AV, Erin has been programming Crestron control systems since the early 2000’s and an AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) since 2008.
David J Danto
Guest AuthorDavid Danto has had over four decades of delivering successful business outcomes in media and collaboration technology. He has developed and executed global technology strategies in leadership roles with multiple firms and been honored by many industry organizations. Today he is the IMCCA’s Director of Emerging Technology, hosts podcasts for AVNation-TV and is the editor of Commercial Integrator’s quarterly Collaboration Today and Tomorrow. His full bio and articles/podcasts are viewable at www.Danto.info