Go TIA ANNOUNCES 2017 OFFICERS & NEW BOARD MEMBERS Jan. 26 .2017 Arlington, VA (January 26, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced the executives who are serving as officers on the 2017 Board of Directors, along with nine new and re-appointed board members. In late 2016, David Heard assumed the role of board chair and was also named interim CEO of TIA. Heard is a telecommunications industry veteran who has served as TIA's Board of Directors first vice-chair for the past two years. Joining him as newly-elected board officers are Mike Marcellin, Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) Chief Marketing Officer, and Glenn Laxdal, Ericsson’s (NYSE: ERIC) Chief Technology Officer and Head of Strategy for North America. Marcellin and Laxdal will serve as first and second vice-chairs, respectively. “This is an unprecedented time of technological progress and policy change, so TIA must have an experienced team of industry leaders,” Heard said. “The 2017 board is comprised of an impressive group of forward-thinking executives who bring a great diversity of backgrounds.” Heard continued, “This group has embraced the need for TIA to invest in ways that truly deliver on our members’ technology, policy and business needs. This is especially important as the development of next generation networks, the Internet of Things and wireless connectivity opens incredible new opportunities in healthcare, energy, transportation, smart cities and more. Some of the world’s leading brands, from Silicon Valley innovators to Midwest manufactures, have joined with TIA because they recognize the increasingly vital role of the network in nearly every aspect of the modern economy.” “Our industry stretches to every corner of the country, and is delivering high-paying jobs and significant economic opportunity,” Heard said. “Through strategic investments and changes that better align the organization with member needs, we will do even more to drive innovation, jobs, and economic expansion. This is an exciting time, and the TIA board is completely focused on execution as we head into our next chapter.” Mark Walker of Walker and Associates, who served as Chairman of the Board for two years, is now serving as Chairman Emeritus, while Betty Manetta, President & CEO of Asociar LLC, will serve as Secretary and Jennifer Pentecost Sims, CEO of Power & Telephone Supply Co., will continue as Treasurer. TIA announced the following executives as new or re-appointed members of the Board of Directors for 2017. TIA’s full board is made up of 30 members – a complete list is available here. Chris Drake iconectiv; Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer Amy Marasco Microsoft Corporation; General Manager for Standards Strategy Dr. Dennis Martinez Harris Corporation; Chief Technology Officer Doug Moore Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Victoria Obenshain Panasonic Corporation of North America; Vice President, Business Development, PSCNA Kanchana Raman Avion Networks, Inc.; President Christine Rapala Motorola Solutions; Vice President Integrated Command and Control Solutions Kevin Shatzkamer Dell EMC; Vice President, Service Provider Solutions and Strategy Dr. Sameh Yamany, Ph.D. Viavi Solutions; Chief Technology Officer Share: BACK RECENT NEWS MSO Leverages Nrby’s Flexible Framework to Accelerate Plant Construction Oct. 05 .2021 The Right Closure for The Right Network Sep. 09 .2021 Power & Tel Plants 10,000 Trees Aug. 02 .2021 Power & Tel donates warehouse for BDC Business Hub Jul. 23 .2021 Read More UPCOMING EVENTS SCTE Iowa Heartland Chapter Training Event Dec. 06 .2021 Read More CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Recruiting and retaining the top talent in the industry has been the foundation to our success. We have an all-star team and we are proud of it. Come take a look at the opportunities Power & Tel has open currently. FIND YOUR FUTURE THE POWER TO CONNECT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER PRODUCTS Cabling and Duct Electronics Hardware Cabinets, Closures and Pedestals Power Products Premise Equipment Test Equipment Tools and Safety SOLUTIONS AC/DC Power Systems Broadband Networking Data Center Outside Plant & FTTx PTMI®: Managed Inventory Quik•Pull® Video & IPTV Wireless RESOURCES Brochure Catalog Line Card Product Guides Specification Sheets Video White Paper ABOUT US Testimonials Leadership Diversity Career Opportunities Locations MANUFACTURERS NEWS & EVENTS CONTACT TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY STATEMENT SITEMAP HELP LOGIN/REGISTER Shop Now © 2021 Power and Tel. All Rights Reserved. Cookie Policy Learn more Decline Allow Cookies