Tim Albright is the founder of AVNation and is the driving force behind the AVNation network.

Robert 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 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.

With 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.

With a deep passion for the intersection of people, place and technology, David has spent most of his career focused on developing products that enhance the workplace. His passion for technologies that enhance human connection and productivity is infectious and inspiring, and he enjoys sharing insights on the workplace experience with those across the AV, IT and Commercial Design industries. Outside of work, you'll likely find him on a soccer field as a cheering dad or friendly referee.

Josh Blalock is the Chief Video Evangelist at Jabra - with over 20 years of experience in engineering and architecting Microsoft technologies, he has deep expertise in unified communications and video solutions. In his current role, Josh talks with customers, partners, and social circles about the Jabra video portfolio, and how it is evolving to meet the changing needs of the modern workplace. Josh is also a co-founder and board member of Comms vNext, a community-led conference that brings together Microsoft UC professionals and enthusiasts to learn and network.

Eric Krapf is General Manager and Program Co-Chair for Enterprise Connect, the leading conference/exhibition and online events brand in the enterprise communications industry. He has been Enterprise Connect's Program Co-Chair for over a decade. Eric served as editor of the No Jitter website from its founding in 2007 until taking over as publisher in 2015. From 1996 to 2004, Eric was managing editor of Business Communications Review (BCR) magazine, and from 2004 to 2007, he was the magazine's editor. BCR was a highly respected journal of the business technology and communications industry. Before coming to BCR, he was managing editor and senior editor of America's Network magazine, covering the public telecommunications industry. Prior to working in high-tech journalism, he was a reporter and editor at newspapers in Connecticut and Texas.

Andrew Starks, AIMS Board Member and Marketing Work Group Chair and Director of Product Management at Macnica America's Inc. Andrew Starks is Director of Product Marketing at Macnica Americas and serves on the board of the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), where he also chairs the Marketing Working Group. He has worked in media technology for over 20 years, focusing on IP-based transport and interoperability. At AIMS, he contributes to the development and promotion of IPMX and related standards. He regularly participates in industry events and working groups related to the transition to IP in broadcast and Pro AV.

Costa Nikols is a leader with a background in sales engineering, sales team integration, project and product management as well as B2B sales in the broadcast industry. Experienced in integrating sales teams around M&A activities and aligning priorities to achieve corporate objectives. Have implemented Miller Heiman Strategic Selling and Large Account Management for a Global sales team. Have also been instrumental in adopting 80/20 account and product prioritization strategies, which help teams be more effective towards their key relationships.

David Jeon has more than 20 years of engineering and product development experience in various startups and internationally recognized companies. He is most notable for leading Beats by Dre as the first engineer, successfully scaling the business and integrating with Apple through acquisition. Before taking on the role of Senior Director, Engineering at HEA, he led the HARMAN Multimedia platforms development and set up its first software engineering team in Shenzhen.

Patrick Norton is new to the Pro AV industry, but he's been writing about technology full time since 1995.

Mangesh Dixit is a dynamic expert in SEO, writing, and technology. With a passion for cutting-edge digital strategies, he elevates brand impact.

As 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 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 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.

Avi Baum is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Hailo, an AI-focused, Israel-based chipmaker that has developed a specialized AI processor for enabling data center-class performance on edge devices. Baum has over 17 years of experience in system engineering, signal processing, algorithms, and telecommunications and has focused on wireless communication technologies for the past 10 years.

Kat Wheeler is an Account Executive at One Firefly, a role that allows her to combine her sales expertise and passion for marketing to help AV integrators grow. With 22 years in the AV industry, she has a successful track record of growing businesses, managing teams, boosting revenue, and creating marketing strategies across various sectors. Her love for technology began with her first computer, a Commodore64.

Bill Thrasher is a veteran leader in the audio-visual technology industry with over 15 years of experience at AV-Tech Media Solutions. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer, Bill oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and works to create integrated AV systems for enterprise-level partnerships. Bill is passionate about technology and is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market.

Jane Hammersley, AV’s self-styled “Queen of Collaboration,” co-founded Blue Touch Paper with Jon Sidwick in 2023. Together they help vendors and distributors weave the six hybrid-work pillars—people, process, space, technology, data, and AI—into go-to-market strategies that actually sell. Clients engage Jane and Jon for their unique knowledge and channel insights but stay for the infectious energy and humour - the Blue Touch Paper calling card.

Gaurav Bradoo is the Director and Head of Product and Portfolio of Education at Logitech. He is an advocate for designing education products for and with students as a way to boost student engagement and outcomes. Gaurav works at the nexus of human-centered design, engineering and business strategy to create delightful experiences that span physical and digital realms. Prior to his product management experience, he’s worked across disciplines in multiple countries - as an electrical engineer and management consultant in NZ, followed by being a product designer with projects in the US and India. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters degree in Product Design and Innovation.

Gus Marcondes is Senior Technical Training Manager for NETGEAR Enterprise worldwide, based in the UK. With a remarkable journey from recording studio assistant in Brazil to TV Globo broadcast director (cutting between 50+ cameras for shows like The Voice Brasil and Rock in Rio), Gus went on to work with leading AV manufacturers including RANE Pro, ALTO, DENON Pro, and Audinate before joining NETGEAR. He brings a unique "edutainment" approach to technical education and spearheaded the 2025 redesign of NETGEAR Academy, which offers free, AVIXA-accredited certification programs from NETGEAR and its partners. Gus teaches in five languages, using storytelling to make complex AV-over-IP and networking concepts accessible to professionals worldwide.

Our quiet lion, Mitchell is invaluable when it comes to the content of AVNation Media.

CTI'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 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 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

Phil Langley is the Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise A/V and UCC. Phil’s extensive background in power distribution and substation control set the stage for an early entry in the European Pro A/V industry. For over 20 years, Phil has consistently led in nearly every facet of the ICT space from consultancies to system integrators, manufacturing, and distribution across the globe.

With over 25 years experience in the AV industry, Dave is dedicated to harnessing his expertise to unlock the transformational power of AI across the AV industry. As the VP of Machine Intelligence at CTI, he leads initiatives that take AI from concept to production, delivering both internal enablement and customer-facing impact. His focus also includes developing employee skills, aiming to build a truly AI-enabled workforce.

Sean is responsible for leading AVIXA’s efforts to become an authoritative provider of insights and research for the pro AV industry. In this role, he manages, directs, and serves as a public face for the association’s research while exploring new areas of study, while also leading AVIXA's data strategy initiative. Throughout his over 20 years in the technology research sector Sean has made a career of maximizing data in a variety of roles, including leading a primary research business, centralizing a business intelligence practice, building an industry analysis department, performing advanced statistical analysis, and speaking/ writing about research findings. Sean previously served as VP of Research for BDS Marketing, Inc., President of his own research consultancy, and Director of Industry Analysis at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). He was also the recipient of the Gold Stevie Award for Maverick of the Year and for Marketing Service Department of the Year in 2014, thanks to his work to improve client reporting at BDS through the implementation of Tableau visualization.

Sean Reid, the Commodore formerly of Astroman Labs of US and Icelandic infamy, has returned from sabbatical. Mr. Reid has over twenty years of in-depth audiovisual experience ranging from design engineering to project management and business ownership in the field. Having worked in numerous states and abroad on a plethora of diverse projects and end users. Sean is proud and eager to share with our audience once more one of his other passions: writing and composition. Mr. Reid was formerly a regular contributor to AV Nation on podcast and as author of The Reid Report.

Bill Thrasher is a veteran leader in the audio-visual technology industry with over 15 years of experience at AV-Tech Media Solutions. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer, Bill oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and works to create integrated AV systems for enterprise-level partnerships. Bill is passionate about technology and is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the market.

Greg Schlechter is a technologist with more than 25 years of experience across IT, embedded computing, and networking. He began his career at Intel working on Pentium-based PC systems and has since contributed to numerous technology initiatives as computing evolved from personal computers to distributed and edge-based systems. Most recently, he led time-coordinated computing and time-sensitive networking initiatives at the intersection of compute, industrial automation and professional AV. Since retiring from Intel, Greg consults and advises companies and organizations on technology strategy, architecture, and ecosystem development.