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Ensuring the Board has strong and responsible leadership together with a wide range of skills.
The principal purpose of the governance committee is to monitor the balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity on the Board and the succession plans for CEDIA's leadership.
The committee has focused on ensuring that your Board has strong and responsible leadership together with a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience, which are critical to creating long-term value and success.
The committee continued to take responsibility for the oversight of talent development and ensuring that a future talent pipeline is taken throughout the Group.
James Chen
Secretary
Amanda Wildman
Vice Chairperson
Eddie Shapiro
Chief Design Officer - SmartTouchUSA
Adam Owens
President - CET & Associates
Edward Gilmore
Board Director
Nicolai Landschultz
Managing Director - IndigoZest
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.
Vice 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.
Chief Design Officer - SmartTouchUSA
Eddie Shapiro is chief design officer for SmartTouchUSA, which has operations in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He has worked in audio/visual and low voltage for more than 30 years in areas such as installation, system design, programming, marketing, sales, and executive leadership. A CEDIA volunteer for more than a decade, Shapiro says his focus today is on new technologies, developing industry standards, and increasing the industry’s reputation among architects, lighting designers, builders, and the design industry. Shapiro is part of the CEDIA Technology Council, which focuses on emerging trends and key industry topics.
President - CET & Associates
Adam worked as a sales technician for a small family owned integration firm where he was trained to ultimately run his own business. Through his own business he began interacting more with his direct manufacturers.
He was brought into the CET family where his focus is to provide a technical angle and a hands-on approach for all their customers. His goal is to provide a technical level of knowledge that creates confidence for all members of the supply chain.
Board Director
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.
Managing Director - IndigoZest
Behind the business of IndigoZest is Nicolai Landschultz who brings over twenty years’ experience and passion as a Home Technology Professional. A twice certified CEDIA Certified Technology Professional, Lutron certified, RAKO qualified, KNX Partner and Control4 programmer (to mention but a few).
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