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2010 Mark of Excellence Judges

The Mark of Excellence Awards recognizes products and companies in the forefront of innovation in the home technologies industry. The judges for 2010 are listed below.  





Thomas Ardolf

Cybermation, Inc.
President/CEO
  An MBA plus 2 other business ventures preceded Cybermation. Active in the CE industry (Vice Chair of CEA Small Business Council) & local community are hallmarks of Tom's business leadership. Cybermation is a 3-time 2010 Platinum Mark of Excellence winner.


Mark Cerasuolo

Xantech, Inc.
XYZ
  Pioneered products, systems and builder programs for installed entertainment and networking systems for Leviton Manufacturing, and similar ones for<br>JBL and Bose. Currently on CEA's MRAV Board; past chairman EHX Audio BootCamp Training.


Frank DeFilippis

Link Your House, Inc.
Vice President - Marketing
  DeFilippis is a designer at Link Your House, an integration firm based in Atlanta, GA. Frank works closely with architects, designers and homeowners to create adaptable living environments featuring enhanced entertainment, life safety and mobile controls.


Dan Fulmer

Fultech Solutions, Inc
President/CEO
  Dan Fulmer, CTS, DMC-E is founder and CEO of FulTech, a full service systems integrator with both residential and commercial divisions, in business since 1995. He is also a CEA TechHome Board member. He studied computer science and engineering at UCF, BS.

Brad Griffin

Home Theater Design Grooup, Addison, Texas
  3 time IASCA world champion; THX certified, ISF certified, HAA certified, Lutron certified, etc, specialize in ip automation and custom programming, i used to be a financial analyst and have been building my own electronics since 1976. College grad.'87


Robert Heiblim

BlueSalve Consulting and Interim Management
  I have 40 years of overall experience in the CE space including many of the products and technologies used specifically in the integration market. I have researched, specified, sourced, built and marketed these products to many channels globally


R L Johnson

Elite Systems Solutions
  Experienced, eccentric Technology Integrator who specializes in Active Adult installations and designs


David Kaplan

Digital Delivery Group
  Founding Executive Director of Digital Delivery Group. I have enjoyed a long & diverse career in consumer electronics industry as a manufacturer's rep, vice president at secialty retailers Magnolis Hi-Fi & Huppin's/OneCall and vp at Infinity and Terk.


Jason Knott

EH Publishing Company
  Jason has been covering the low-voltage electronics industry since 1990. He is currently editor-in-chief of CE Pro magazine and www.cepro.com.

Joe Lautner

HomeLogic, LLC
Vice President - Marketing
  On File


Nick Mcculloch

Link Your House, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
  I Have designed and been involved with hundreds of home technology projects large and small. My approach is unique as i spend as long as it takes to educate the client on home technology solutions andoptions.


Stephen Merola

Futuristic Home, Inc.
  My career in electronics started in 1969 for the USN. I was responsible for guidance systems for landing planes on carriers along with CCTV. Later taught at an Electronics training school & worked for Sperry Gyro. Am currently CEO of Futuristic Home inc


PAOLO MONGIOVI'

SISTEMA CASA S.A.S.
  Professional electrical engineer, founder and President and CEO of Sistema Casa company distributing in Europe Home Automation and Audio-video products since 1993.


Thomas Morgan

Worthington Distribution
Chief Technology Officer
  Thomas Morgan is a recognized technical trainer and system designer for residential automation. As Vice President of Worthington University, a national installer-training program, Tom teaches hundreds of students a year the fundamentals and benefits of system integration. From structured wiring to the Internet, lighting, security, telephone, HVAC, audio and video control, classes are shown how to put together affordable, reliable, state of the art systems.


Thomas Pickral Jr

Home Automation, Inc.
  HAI's Thomas Pickral, Jr. is Director of Business Development and is responsible for HAI's Smart Grid Solutions division. Thomas has 15 years of experience in all aspects of the home automation industry including sales, marketing, training, an development

Brian Post

LouisClark Ltd.
President/CEO
 


Rob Robinson

Concepts Marketing International
Bureau Chief
  I've been involved in the CE industry since 1970 as a sales, marketing and product development executive. I'm a past board member of the Small Business Council and have been both an Innovations and Mark of Excellence judge in the past.


Shawn Smith

S&S Electric Co., Inc.
President
  biography


Coleen Sterns Leith

Marketing Matters
Pres
  Coleen Sterns Leith is a 20-year veteran of the CE and custom installation industries. She has served as a member of the CEA Audio Division Board since 2006, and serves as chair for CEDIA's Professional Services Action Team.


Joe Strang

Showcase Home Theatre
President
  The president of Showcase A/V which is Canada's largest low voltage integrator. Vast experience in residential, custom and commercial.


Nick Tamburri

Aggressive Home Automation & Design
 


Bret Theakston

Bay Distributing
  Bret Theakston is a partner in Bay Marketing, a manufacturer's sales rep firm serving the mid-Atlantic territory, as well as in Bay Distributing, a stocking rep distribution business. He has over 30 years experience in the CE industry.


Kenneth Wacks

Home Systems Consulting
President
  Dr. Wacks has been a pioneer in establishing the home systems industry and a management advisor to clients worldwide. Corporate managers depend on Dr. Wacks for clear and practical advice regarding product development and market positioning.