As members of the industry, these leaders provide foresight and perpective on what will prepare CEDIA members for the future.
CEDIA represents nearly 4,300 members, has a presence in 77 countries around the world, and supports two world-class global trade shows.
The association is driven by its volunteer leadership. As members of the industry these leaders provide foresight and perspective on what will prepare CEDIA members for the future. Committees of volunteers vet the ideas and activities of the association. In addition to the volunteer leadership structure, CEDIA is also supported by a professional staff headquartered in Indianapolis.
Amanda Wildman
Chairperson
Edward Gilmore
Vice Chairperson
Stuart Tickle
Treasurer
James Chen
Secretary
Alex Capecelatro
Immediate Past Chairperson
Chairperson
Amanda Wildman is a dedicated innovator and co-owner of TruMedia, a renowned family-owned business that has been at the forefront of pioneering home automation and entertainment solutions for families across Michigan for over two decades. She, along with her team, has diligently built TruMedia's reputation into one of a trusted provider of home automation systems, home theatre solutions, and custom integrations.
Amanda's unwavering passion lies in crafting technology solutions that seamlessly harmonize with the core of your home. Her commitment to user-friendly designs ensures that every member of your household can effortlessly enjoy the convenience and sophistication in smart home technology that TruMedia offers. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Amanda is an active contributor to the smart home technology industry. Her impressive volunteer positions within CEDIA, including Chair of the Professional Development Advisory Council (PDAC), CEDIA’s Certification Commission, CEDIA’s Business Working Group, and participation in Workforce Development, underscore her dedication to advancing the industry's skills and education.
Amanda's journey in smart home technology is supported by a solid educational foundation, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin University, CEDIA ESC, CIT-SME, and IST-SME certifications, and is an electrical apprentice. With a keen focus on innovation, dedication to her craft, and commitment to serving her community, Amanda Wildman continues to shape the landscape of modern smart home technology solutions.
Vice Chairperson
In 1988 as a professional classical musician, Ed began a parallel career as an audio consultant to a leading Architectural and Interior Design firm, which included designing, bidding out, and overseeing projects. By 1991, having learned many of the intricacies of custom installation, Gilmore formed his own full-service company, Gilmore’s Sound Advice, Inc. (GSA). Having been involved in the industry since the advent of audio distribution, the infancy of home theater, and witnessing the evolution of the “smart” home and residential control systems, affords Gilmore a broad historical perspective of the industry.
For many years, Gilmore’s Sound Advice strictly adhered to a word-of-mouth recommendation policy to insure the company’s commitment to superior installation and unsurpassed client support. This policy was directly responsible for an impressive, high profile client resume. With the move to an 8,000 square foot facility in 2016, Gilmore created one of the most unique showroom and event spaces in New York City. Additionally, increased workspace allows GSA staff to rack build, program, and test all systems before they leave the facility. This includes the ability to qualify dimming capabilities of LED lighting fixtures. An active member of CEDIA, HTSA, and HTA, a commitment to process, documentation, ongoing education, and certification underscores GSA’s commitment to provide clients with an informed assessment of the industry’s best available options and practices.
Treasurer
Stuart Tickle is the owner and Managing Director of AWE, a leading smart home technology distribution and training company in the UK that represents some of the industry’s best known AV brands & specialist custom installation products.
Stuart joined AWE in 1990 when the family business was a small hi-fi retailer and electronics manufacturer, based in South London, England. He steered the expansion of the business into specialised distribution for the custom installation market and took over as Managing Director in 2001 as the fourth generation at the helm of the family business.
Stuart served as a Director of the Industry Association CEDIA UK from 2003 to 2009 holding posts including treasurer and Expo Chair. In 2018, Stuart was presented with a Special Achievement Award by ERT Magazine recognising his contribution in encouraging retailers to evolve to meet newer market demands, including providing installation.
With a wealth of CI and retail industry experience, Stuart is a regular contributor for the UK trade and consumer press.
AWE is established as a key player, is the winner of a multitude of industry accolades including multiple CEDIA Best Trade Supplier and Best Training awards. Their Epsom based headquarters features an impressive show apartment which is available for integrators to use for training and client demonstrations. AWE is also a long-standing operational partner of Together For Cinema, a charitable company which has now provided over £1m worth of cinema systems to children’s hospices in the UK.
AWE’s impressive brand portfolio includes the exclusive UK or CI distribution of Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Projectors from Sony, Epson and Hisense, URC home automation systems, Denon & Marantz AV products and Adeo projection screens. Other CI distribution agreements include TVs from Panasonic, LG and Sony, automated window shading Silent Gliss, and video distribution products from HD Anywhere.
Secretary
James Chen is a US-Australian entrepreneur, author and speaker with over 30 years’ experience in the AV industry. James has dedicated his career to creating a connected world that works. At Kordz, a multi-award-winning cable manufacturer, he is managing director and lead product designer of Kordz’ professional-grade connectivity solutions designed for systems technicians. Working closely with the industry and technology leaders, the range is engineered to be robust, fast and effective and help integrators push the boundaries of the audio-visual experience.
James is a technology enthusiast passionate about the way it can serve humanity. He constantly seeks to expand his knowledge, which led him to recently complete his study of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology at MIT. He enjoys sharing his expertise and regularly authors and presents on topics such tech trends in AV installation and how to design for the human-technology interface.
James champions ‘Predictable Reliability’, a concept he created to define integrity in intelligent system design by predicting and engineering to prevent failure. For James, Predictable Reliability is a constant practice and way of life, extending beyond technology into behaviour, method, systems, products, people and business.
For many years, James has served on CEDIA’s Technology Council, Governance Committee and Certification Commission, which creates industry accredited certification to ANSI and ISO/IEC 17024 standards for Professional Systems Technicians. He is now part of the Technical Education Committee and RP23 video standards working group, and in 2023, was awarded the honour of CEDIA Fellow.
When he’s not dreaming up new products, James is an avid musician, photographer, foodie, people person and world traveller.
Immediate Past Chairperson
Alex Capecelatro is the founder and CEO of Josh.ai, a voice-controlled home automation system with a focus on artificial intelligence. Josh.ai utilizes a proprietary natural language understanding (NLU) engine with state-of-the-art home control integrations for a powerful smart home experience. Capecelatro's focus is at the intersection of elegant design, cutting-edge software, and purposeful hardware to offer transformational experiences. Capecelatro received his engineering degree from UCLA and currently splits his time between LA and Denver.
Mike Chorney
Board Director
Henry Clifford
Board Director
Rich Green
Board Director
Kris Hogg
Board Director
Jen Mallett
Board Director
MaryEllen Oswald
Board Director
James Ratcliffe
Board Director
Manojkumar Soni
Board Director
Board Director
As president of La Scala Integrated Media located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Mike’s passion for music has driven him from his humble beginnings in his garage start up business that eventually evolved to founding and building out the largest retail service provider brands in Canada – Geek Squad (Best Buy), Connect Pro (Future Shop); a far departure from the medical career that his schooling was focused on. After working for national companies for over 10 years, Chorney took an interest in the home automation side of the business and was the director of sales and marketing for Trends Electronics, which was most notable as the largest Sonance distributor.
Mike has always challenged himself and his team to be the benchmark for quality and has been active in organizations to share in the possibilities and importance of striving for excellence. Mike has been involved with many children’s charities, served on an advisory council for CEDIA, and is active with the graduating schools hosting events for new interior designers and legacy veterans. Mike believes that a career with passion and active participation is the best way to share in the art of technology.
Board Director
Henry Clifford founded Livewire in 2001 after identifying a need for simple home technology in central Virginia. Under Clifford’s leadership, Livewire acquired five competitors and launched a commercial division, Livewire for Business. Today, Livewire stands as the largest home technology integrator in central Virginia.
Board Director
Rich Green has been an active professional in the audio/video design and installation industry since 1978. His systems-integration company, Rich Green Design, serves the ambitious homeowners and businesses of Silicon Valley. His clients have included HP Labs, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison, Tony Fadell, Jim Clark, Jensen Huang, Gordon Getty, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Tilson Thomas, Sir George Solti and Luciano Pavarotti.
Since 1992, Rich has been an active member of CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, where he served as a three-term board member. He chaired the CEDIA Certification Council, co-founded CEDIA University, founded the CEDIA Technology Council, founded and chairs the Technology Education Committee and served as Secretary on the Executive Committee. Rich travels the world as an instructor, consultant and public speaker in the fields of Future Technologies and Design. Rich is a CEDIA Fellow and received the 2025 CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Rich participates in numerous standards committees representing CEDIA, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and InfoComm International. Rich has been a faculty member of CEDIA University and InfoComm University.
Rich is also an Adjunct Faculty member of Moraine Park Technical College, where he has created new curriculum on Emerging Innovations in Technology. Passionate about his local community, Rich served as President of the Palo Alto History Museum and continues to serve as Vice President of the Palo Alto Historical Association. He received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical Anthropology and Historical Geology from Northwestern University and continues to promote a humane, anthropological perspective on the future of consumer technologies.
Board Director
Kris Hogg is the Head of SmartThings Pro at Samsung Electronics European Display Organisation. He is focused on the future of connected buildings, future work spaces and future living. He helps partners, developers, and enterprises deliver secure, interoperable, and scalable experiences—spanning device ecosystems, building systems integration, energy and sustainability services, and occupant-centric design. His work brings together platform strategy, data-driven services, and open standards to turn buildings into responsive, value-creating environments.
Before joining Samsung, Kris founded and ran UK integrator Konnectiv and is a past CEDIA chairman, where he advocated for integration best practices, professional education, and cross-industry collaboration. Across these roles, he has worked with manufacturers, integrators, and real estate stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions that align usability, operational efficiency, and measurable ROI.
A recognized voice in the sector, Kris regularly contributes to industry working groups and speaks at events on topics such as interoperability, digital twins, secure-by-design IoT, and the convergence of residential and commercial technologies. He is passionate about reducing complexity for users and professionals alike—building connected spaces that are easier to deploy, simpler to maintain, and better for people and the planet.
Board Director
Jennifer Mallett has been in the home technology industry for 24 years with 15 years’ experience on the manufacturer side and 8 years’ experience as the owner of her own integration company, Level Up Automation. She founded Level Up in 2016 with a vision to bring outstanding home automation experiences to the mid market segment. In 2020 she founded Level Up Franchise which has pioneered the first national franchise system in the industry. Today, Level Up Automation creates smart homes and intelligent buildings in Massachusetts, Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut, New York, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and Maryland.
Prior to establishing Level Up Automation, Jennifer served as the head of the residential custom installation business unit for Bose in the U.S. and Canada, as well as providing additional global leadership advisory roles in Europe, India, the Middle East, and Australia. A graduate of Bentley University, Jennifer has a BS in Marketing and is a CEDIA Certified Outreach Instructor.
Board Director
MaryEllen Oswald is a seasoned consumer technology executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning partnerships, business development, publishing, and channel strategy within the custom integration and smart home industries. She currently serves as Partnerships Business Development Manager and Residential CI Channel Manager at Somfy Systems, where she leads strategic alliances, integration initiatives, and ecosystem development across the custom installation channel.
In her role at Somfy, MaryEllen focuses on driving scalable partnerships, advancing motorized shading and connected living solutions, and aligning manufacturers, integrators, and technology platforms to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences. Her work emphasizes collaboration, operational clarity, and long-term value creation for the CI community.
Previously, MaryEllen was the Founder and Publisher of Connected Design Magazine, where she successfully built a respected media platform bridging the worlds of technology, design, and architecture. Her entrepreneurial background continues to inform her strategic perspective, stakeholder engagement, and commitment to industry growth.
MaryEllen has been recognized for her leadership and long-standing contributions to the consumer technology industry, including being named a 2025 Powerful Women in Consumer Technology , 2024 CEPro's Women to Watch, a Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Award Honoree. She is deeply committed to mentorship, professional development, and advancing collaboration across the CEDIA ecosystem.
Board Director
James began his career in home technology and developed a passion for music, sound, and electronics from a young age when he joined a hi-fi store at the age of 14. His involvement with CEDIA started in 2002 and became the youngest member of the CEDIA EMEA Board of Directors at the age of 24. James established his design-centric, integration firm Homeplay, in 2006 with it earning the prestigious ISO:9001 accreditation for organizations that demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. Under his leadership, Homeplay became the second CEDIA member globally to achieve CEDIA’s Member of Excellence status and has been bestowed with numerous awards including CEDIA, Control4, D-Tools, and local business recognition. In 2018, Homeplay opened an experience center, with it winning Best Showroom EMEA at the CEDIA Awards. Over the years, James has continued to be heavily involved, assisting with the UK Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group, numerous CEDIA working groups, a UK lighting CPD course, and training at ISE. He regularly provides training to interior designers and architects as a CEDIA Outreach Instructor.
Board Director
Manojkumar Soni is the owner and principal consultant at AV4U, a leading technology integration firm in India. An avid volunteer, Soni plays a vital role in the CEDIA India core team. He is a CEDIA accredited presenter, trainer, and active CEDIA Smart Home CPD Provider. He also dedicates his time to the CEDIA RP23 Working Group, influencing global video standards.