Ken Goldberg, CEO of Real Digital Media, has been named chair of the new Board of Directors of The Digital Signage Federation [1], the independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry
[2]Real Digital Media’s Ken Goldberg
DSF has announced the election of its new 2015 Board.
Kimberly Sarubbi, president, Saddle Ranch Digital, the 2014 chairman, now heads the past chairman’s council.
Moving into the vice-chair role is Randy Dearborn, multimedia and guest technology, MGM Resorts International, while Richard Ventura, vice- president of business development and solutions, NEC Display Solutions joins the Executive Committee as Treasurer/Secretary.
The eight At-Large Director Board Director seats, which include three reinstated Board members returning to serve a second term, were decided by the DSF membership in an independent election from a slate of eleven nominees to serve two-year terms. They are:
- Spencer Graham, manager of operations, WVU Information Stations, West Virginia University (Second Term)
- Janna Rider, director of digital merchandising, American Dairy Queen Corp. (Second Term)
- Shaneeka James, consultant (Second Term)
- Manolo Almagro, managing director, digital and retail technology, TPN
- Len Dudis, corporate director IT, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
- Mark Geiger, associate director marketing and business development, Georgia World Congress Center
- Susan Heller, director global digital signage platform, Thomson Reuters
- Jeff Kent, chief technology officer, Cineplex Entertainment
Also sitting for the second year of their first term on the Board are:
- Marc Boidman, managing director, media, entertainment, communications, and technology group, Peter J. Solomon Company
- Steve Hargis. director, film and video production, Bass Pro Shops
- Brian McClimans, vice-president, global business development, Peerless-AV
- Rob Winston, industry analyst, The Winston Research Group
“The Digital Signage Federation has come a very long way in its first five years,” says Goldberg. “From a humble beginning, we have grown in size, influence and most importantly, value to our diverse membership. I am proud to have played a small role over that time, and prouder still of the incredible people that I’ve been honored to meet and work beside. As I assume the Chair of the DSF for 2015, one goal for the coming year is to focus the amazing group of volunteers on our Board and committees on tangible benefits for our members and our industry at large. Another is to extend the presence of DSF beyond the US, to help position the DSF as the recognized global advocate and resource for our dynamic industry. These are exciting times… join us!”