CEDIA Board seats new executive committee for 2021

The CEDIA Board of Directors has approved the 2021 Executive Committee, authorised the seven-person Governance Committee, and welcomed Shannon Bush, Eddie Shapiro, and Michael Sherman as new, elected directors to serve the 2021-2022 term. Albert Mizrahi, whose appointed seat on the board expired in 2020, was voted by CEDIA membership for the 2021-2022 term as an elected member.

"CEDIA's Board of Directors is well-positioned to continue driving our industry forward and helping integrators throughout the world navigate challenges and support learning, business, and workforce development opportunities that help deliver tremendous value to our members and the industry," says CEDIA Chairperson, Rob Sutherland. "We commend our new board members, Shannon, Eddie, and Michael, our new Executive Committee, as well as Albert and our returning directors as we roll up our sleeves and work to support member success."

The 2021 CEDIA Executive Committee members include: Rob Sutherland, Chairperson, Inspired Dwellings Ltd, London; David Weinstein, Vice Chairperson, Lutron Electronics USA; Melanie Malcolm. Secretary, Bespoke Home Cinemas, Leeds; Alex Capecelatro, Treasurer, Josh.ai Denver, USA; David Humphries, Immediate Past Chairman, Atlantic Integrated, USA, ex-officio, non-voting member.

"As their terms have come to an end, CEDIA and the board of directors would like to thank Peter Aylett, Michael Cogbill, and Joe Whitaker for their years of service and dedication to the board," says Sutherland. "There's no question board responsibilities have their challenges, but the friendship and guidance from Peter, Michael, and Joe help make it worthwhile. All three exemplify the very best qualities of our industry and have left lasting legacies that will be hard to replace."

The following directors complete CEDIA's board: Jamie Briesemeister, Integration Controls, St. Louis, USA; John Buchanan, Meridian Audio, UK; Bill Skaer, Bill Skaer and Associates LLC, Mesquite, USA and Amanda Wildman, TruMedia, Ada, USA.

CEDIA has also announced the approval of the 2020 Governance Committee, which includes the board vice chairperson, two members of the board, and four additional individuals elected to the Governance Committee by the board. The Governance Committee includes Committee Chairperson and Board Vice Chairperson, David Weinstein, Board Member, Jamie Briesemeister, Board Member, Alex Capecelatro, Committee Member, Hagai Feiner, Committee Member, Steve Martin, Committee Member, Hamish Neale, and Committee Member, Matt Scott . The Governance Committee's tasks include preparing and presenting new board member orientation, nominating potential board candidates, and overseeing the board election and appointment process.